#STOP GOOGLE PHOTOS BACKUP HOW TO#

Visit the App Store or Google Play store to check for updates, because apps are prone to bugs when there are updated versions waiting to be downloaded. Whether you’re using just the Google Photos app or the additional Backup and Sync app, you may want to check if there are any updates available for either of these. If not, just switch the toggle and the backup will start. The first thing to do is follow the instructions from the section above and make sure you’ve turned on the backup option. If you’ve noticed your photos aren’t syncing between your phone and your computer, or between two phones, try these simple fixes.

#STOP GOOGLE PHOTOS BACKUP HOW TO#

How to Fix Google Photos Not Syncing Between Devices

Go to “Privacy” and then “Photos.” Make sure “Google Photos” is turned on. If you haven’t given permission to Google Photos to access your images, you may be asked to do it now. Select “Back up & sync” and switch the toggle to turn on the backup.Choose “Photos settings” with the gear icon from the menu.Select your profile picture in the upper right corner so that the main menu opens.If you haven’t previously logged in to your Google account, do it now.Open Google Photos on your iPhone (or tablet, since it works the same way on both devices).If it’s already set up, follow the instructions below to check your backup status. To set up the Google Photos app, follow the same steps as you would for Android phones (if it’s the first time you’re using it). Select “Back up & sync” and switch the toggle to “On” if it’s not already set up.Select your profile picture in the top right corner.

If you’ve already been using Google Photos and only want to check the backup status, do the following:

Stop google photos backup