Turn On and Off Google Photos and Videos Backup

Environment

U-M Google Photos

Issue

How to turn on and off Google photos and video backup.

Resolution

Note: Turning off Google Photos & Videos backup will stop photos and videos from automatically being uploaded to your U-M Google account. Google photos and videos being automatically uploaded (or manually uploaded) will impact your U-M Google Storage.

iPhone & iPad Devices

  1. Open the Google Photos app.
  2. Sign in to your Google Account (if necessary).
  3. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
  4. Tap the Google Photos settings Settings and then Backup.
  5. Turn Backup on or off.

If you get a message asking to allow the app to access your photos:

  1. Open the iOS settings app and tap Privacy and then Photos.
  2. Turn on Google Photos.

Android Devices

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app. 
  2. Sign in to your Google Account (if necessary).
  3. At the top right, tap your Profile picture or Initial.
  4. Tap Photos settings Settings and then Backup.
  5. Turn Backup on or off.

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.

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