If you use Google Photos to backup and store your precious memories, you may at some point want to unsync your account from this service. Whether you’re switching to a different cloud storage provider or simply want to free up space on your device, unsyncing Google Photos is a straightforward process that can be done on Android, iPhone, and computer.
On Android, you can unsync Google Photos by opening the app and tapping the three-line menu icon in the top left corner. From there, go to “Settings” and select “Back up & sync.” You can then toggle off the “Back up & sync” option to stop your photos from automatically uploading to Google Photos. If you want to completely unsync your account, you can also tap “Sign out” from the menu to disconnect your Google account from the app.
If you’re using an iPhone, you can unsync Google Photos by opening the app and tapping the profile icon in the top right corner. From there, go to “Settings” and select “Back up & sync.” You can then toggle off the “Back up & sync” option to stop your photos from automatically uploading to Google Photos. If you want to completely unsync your account, you can also tap “Sign out” from the menu to disconnect your Google account from the app.
On a computer, you can unsync Google Photos by going to the Google Photos website and signing in to your account. Once signed in, click on the three-line menu icon in the top left corner and select “Settings.” From there, go to the “Back up & sync” section and toggle off the “Back up & sync” option. This will stop your photos from automatically uploading to Google Photos. If you want to completely unsync your account, you can also click on your profile icon in the top right corner, select “Sign out,” and disconnect your Google account from the website.
How to Unsync Google Photos: Android
If you have been using Google Photos to backup and store your pictures on your Android device, but now you want to unsync it, there are a few simple steps you can follow.
Step 1: Open the Google Photos app on your Android device. Tap on the three lines icon in the top left corner to open the menu.
Step 2: In the menu, select “Settings” from the list of options.
Step 3: Scroll down in the settings until you find the “Backup & sync” option. Tap on it to open the backup settings.
Step 4: In the backup settings, you will see a toggle switch next to the “Backup & sync” option. Tap on the toggle switch to turn it off. You will receive a prompt asking if you want to turn off backup and sync. Confirm by tapping on “Turn off”.
Step 5: Once you have turned off backup and sync, your Google Photos app will no longer sync your photos to the cloud. However, keep in mind that photos that have already been synced will still be available in your Google Photos account.
If you ever want to resync your photos, simply follow the same steps and turn on the backup and sync toggle switch in the settings.
Step 1: Open Google Photos app
To unsync your Google Photos account, you will need to start by opening the Google Photos app on your device. This app allows you to view, manage, and organize all of the photos and videos stored in your Google account.
If you don’t already have the Google Photos app installed on your device, you can download it from the App Store (for iPhone users) or the Google Play Store (for Android users). Once you have the app installed, you can proceed with the following steps.
Here are the steps to open Google Photos app:
- Locate the Google Photos app icon on your device’s home screen or app drawer. The icon usually consists of a multi-colored pinwheel.
- Tap on the Google Photos app icon to open it.
After opening the Google Photos app, you will be able to access all of your synced photos and videos. From there, you can proceed with the necessary steps to unsync your Google Photos account, which will be covered in subsequent steps.
Step 2: Tap on the three horizontal lines
To unsync Google Photos on your device, follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Photos app on your Android or iPhone device.
2. In the upper-left corner of the app, you will see three horizontal lines. This is also known as the “hamburger” menu. Tap on these lines to open the menu.
3. Scroll down the menu until you find the “Settings” option. It is usually near the bottom of the list. Tap on “Settings” to proceed.
4. In the “Settings” menu, look for the “Backup & sync” option. Tap on it to access the backup and sync settings for your Google Photos account.
5. From here, you will have the option to turn off the backup and sync feature for your device. This will prevent any new photos or videos from being automatically uploaded to your Google Photos account.
By tapping on the three horizontal lines and accessing the “Settings” menu, you can easily control the backup and sync settings for Google Photos on your Android or iPhone device.
Step 3: Go to “Settings”
Once you have opened the Google Photos app on your device, you will need to access the settings menu to unsync your photos. Follow the steps below to find the settings:
- Tap on the “Menu” icon, usually represented by three horizontal lines, located in the top left or right corner of the app.
- Scroll down until you find the “Settings” option and tap on it.
By accessing the settings, you will be able to make the necessary changes to unsync your Google Photos from your device. Take note that the steps to find the settings may vary slightly depending on the version of the app you are using.
Remember to consult the app’s documentation or online resources if you are having difficulty locating the settings menu.
Once you have successfully accessed the settings, you can proceed to the next steps to unsync Google Photos from your Android, iPhone, or computer.
