What would you improve about Google Photos? Let us know in the comments below. Don’t forget to back up your photos on an external hard drive if anything goes wrong with your Google account.
Use the Free Up Space option to delete only the photos you already backed up to your cloud account. You can also choose what personal info to show when you interact with others on Google services. You can delete your photos from your phone after uploading all of them to Google Photos. To edit the info that you use on Google services, like your name and photo, sign in to your account. For example, you may forget your account password, or hackers might break your account.īy the way, there are plenty of alternatives to Google Photos if you’re not really happy with Google’s cloud storage service. Backing your photos up to a cloud storage service is not 100 percent safe. If your photos capture unique moments in your life, you should always back them on an external hard drive. While the File Manager should not delete your photos from Google Photos, you can’t know for sure if you uploaded all of them. Don’t Use Third-Party Apps to Delete Photosĭon’t use third-party apps such as the File Manager to delete your photos. Keep in mind that you can’t get back photos you deleted from your phone if you haven’t uploaded them to Google Photos.
Check that you’re signed in to the account that you backed up photos to. Any photos that have not been backed up yet will remain on your phone. At the top right, click the profile picture. The Free Up Space option will delete only the photos you already backed up to your cloud account. Just tap your profile picture and follow the link to Manage your Google Account.
That’s the safest way to delete pictures from your phone. A safe place for your info You’re never more than a tap away from your data and settings. To stay on the safe side, you can use the Free Up Space feature in the Google Photos app.
Now, you can choose a delivery method, export frequency. Step 2: Find photos from apps like Facebook or Instagram On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app Photos. Scroll to the bottom and hit Next to continue.
Optionally, you can choose the export format, and even which albums to include. It's easiest to tap the blue Deselect all button near the top, and then scroll down and only select Google Photos. You can safely delete your photos from your phone once you’ve uploaded all of them to Google Photos. Check the box next to Export Google Photos. If available, open your device folders to find your missing item. At the bottom, tap Library Find the folder under Photos on device. Can I Delete Photos from My Phone If I Back Them up to Google Photos? On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Photos.