How To Stop Google Photos From Syncing

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In this digital age, Google Photos has become an essential part of our lives, providing an easy way to back up and share our photos and videos. However, there might be situations where you’d prefer not to have your photos automatically sync with Google’s servers. This guide will walk you through the steps to stop your Google Photos from syncing.

Stopping Google Photos Sync on Android

  1. Open the Google Photos app on your device.
  2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines at the top-left corner of the screen).
  3. Go to Settings.
  4. Tap on Back up & Sync.
  5. Switch off the Back up & Sync toggle.

Now, your Google Photos app will stop syncing photos and videos with Google’s servers.

Stopping Google Photos Sync on iOS

  1. Open the Google Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap on your account profile photo or initial at the top right corner.
  3. Go to Photos settings.
  4. Tap on Back up & Sync.
  5. Turn off the Back up & Sync switch.

The above steps will stop Google Photos from syncing your photos and videos on an iOS device.

Stopping Google Photos Sync on a Computer

To stop Google Photos from syncing on your computer, you’ll need to access Google Drive settings. Here’s how:

  1. Open Google Drive on your computer’s web browser.
  2. Click on the gear icon at the top-right, then choose Settings.
  3. Under the General tab, look for the Google Photos section.
  4. Uncheck the box that says Automatically put your Google Photos into a folder in My Drive.

By following these steps, you can prevent Google Photos from syncing with your computer.

Conclusion

Whether you’re concerned about privacy, data management, or simply don’t want your photos to sync automatically, there are several reasons why you might want to stop Google Photos from syncing. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can take control of when and how your photos are backed up to Google’s servers.