What to do when Google Drive's Photos backup ends on August 10
Google Drive is ending its Photos backup feature, leaving users to find alternatives.
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Google Drive will stop backing up Google Photos on August 10. MakeUseOf, Pocket-lint, XDA, Inshorts and androidpolice.com all reported this change. The initial reports from MakeUseOf, Pocket-lint, XDA and Inshorts all stated that the Google Drive desktop app will no longer support Google Photos backups. androidpolice.com added that users should take action before the deadline.
Inshorts noted that photos already uploaded to Google Drive will remain unaffected. Pocket-lint suggested a workaround to keep the backup feature working. The Google Drive desktop app will stop backing up Google Photos on August 10.
Users should explore alternatives or use the workaround suggested by Pocket-lint.
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Coverage (7)
- Google Drive ends Photos backups on August 10—here's what you can do How-To Geek · 1d ago
- Google Drive for Desktop Ends Google Photos Backup Sync on August 10 gHacks · 1d ago
- Google Drive is ending Photos backups in August MakeUseOf · 1d ago
- An important Google Photos backup feature is being discontinued, but I found a way to keep it working Pocket-lint · 1d ago
- Google Drive is shutting down desktop app Photos backups in August XDA · 1d ago
- Google Drive desktop to stop Google Photos backups on August 10 | Photos already uploaded remain unaffected Inshorts · 1d ago
- What to do when Google Drive's Photos backup ends on August 10 androidpolice.com · 1d ago
Questions people are asking
What is changing with Google Drive's Photos backup?
Google Drive will stop backing up Google Photos on August 10.
Will my existing photos be affected?
No, photos already uploaded to Google Drive will remain unaffected.
Is there a way to keep the backup feature working?
Pocket-lint suggested a workaround to keep the backup feature working.
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