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How to Choose Which Folders to Back Up in Google Photos on Android

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Google Photos is a popular cloud-based service that allows you to store and back up your photos and videos. It offers a seamless way to access your media files across various devices. However, with limited storage capacity on most smartphones, it’s crucial to choose which folders to back up in Google Photos on your Android device. By selectively backing up folders, you can optimize storage usage and ensure that only the most important and cherished memories are securely stored in the cloud.

How to Choose Which Folders to Back Up in Google Photos on Android

We’ll guide you through the process of selecting specific folders to back up in Google Photos on your Android device.

Step 1. If you haven’t already installed the Google Photos.

[appbox googleplay screenshots com.google.android.apps.photos]

Step 2. Open the Google Photos app and tap on your profile image.

CLick on Profile icon
Click on the Profile icon

Step 3. Now, tap on the Photos settings option.

Photos Settings
Photos Settings

Step 4. The first option you will see would be Back up & sync; click it.

Back up Sync Off
Back up Sync Off

Step 5. Enable the toggle to turn ON the backup process.

Turn on Back Up and Sync
Turn on Back Up and Sync

Step 6. Now at the bottom tap on Back Up Device Folders.

Back Up Device Folders
Back-Up Device Folders

Step 7. Here Toggle ON the folders from which you want to auto-upload the photos and videos.

Enable the Toggle to Upload the photos and videos from folder
Enable the Toggle to Upload photos and videos from the folder

That’s it all the photos and videos inside the selected folders on your Android mobile are uploaded to Google Cloud Storage.

How to Choose Which Folders to Back Up in Google Photos on Android
How to Choose Which Folders to Back Up in Google Photos on Android

How to Backup PC Photos and Videos to Google Photos?

  • Click on the Google Drive icon located in the Tray.
  • Click on the gear Gear_ICon_Google_drive icon.
1 Open Drive Options from Taskbar
Open Drive Options from Taskbar
  • Choose “Preferences” to view more options.
Choose Preferences
Choose Preferences
  • Click on “My Computer” and then “Add Folder” to proceed further.
Add Folder to Backup
Add Folder to Backup
  • Choose a Folder with media files to back up to Photos.
Choose a folder
Choose a folder
  • Right-tick the box next to Back up to Google Photos and click Done.
Select Google Photos and Click DOne
Select Google Photos and Click Done
  • The Photos and Videos from the selected Windows folder will backup to Google Photos.

Conclusion:

By selectively choosing which folders to back up in Google Photos on your Android device, you can better manage storage space while ensuring that your most precious photos and videos are safely stored in the cloud. This process allows you to prioritize important memories, while excluding less significant files, such as screenshots or downloaded images. Take advantage of Google Photos’ backup customization options to optimize your storage usage and have peace of mind knowing that your cherished memories are protected.

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