Humans have always shown a keen interest in preserving their memories. Paintings, sculptures, monuments, epitaphs, etc. were some of the many historical means used by people to make sure that their stories aren’t forgotten and lost in oblivion. With the invention of the camera, pictures and videos became the most popular means to celebrate and commemorate the glory days. As technology became more and more advance and the world stepped into the digital age, the entire process of capturing memories in the form of photos and videos became extremely convenient.
In the present times, almost everyone owns a smartphone, and with that holds power to preserve their fond memories, capture moments of fun and frolic, and make a video of those once in a lifetime experiences. Although modern smartphones have significantly large memory storage, sometimes it just isn’t enough to store all the photos and videos that we would like to keep. This is where Google Photos comes in to play.
Cloud storage apps and services like Google Photos, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc. have become an absolute necessity in the present times. One of the reasons behind this is the drastic improvement of the smartphone camera. The camera on your device is capable of capturing stunning, high-resolution images that could give DSLRs a run for their money. You can also record full HD videos at a significantly high FPS (frames per second). As a result, the final size of the photos and videos are quite large.
Without a decent cloud storage drive, our device’s local memory would soon be full, and the best part is that most of the cloud storage apps offer their services for free. Android users, for example, get unlimited free storage to back up their photos and videos on Google Photos for free. However, Google Photos isn’t just a cloud storage server, and, in this article, we are going to explore the various features that Google Photos is packing and also deal with the problem of Google Photos not backing up.
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What are the various services offered by Google Photos?
Google Photos was created by Android developers to solve the lack of storage issue in Android smartphones. It is a very useful app that allows users to back up their photos and videos on the cloud. All that you need to do is sign in with your Google account, and you will be allocated a designated space on the cloud server to store your media files.
The interface of Google Photos looks like some of the best gallery apps that you can find on Android. The photos and videos are automatically arranged and sorted according to their date and time of capture. This makes it easier to find the photo that you are looking for. You can also instantly share the photo with others, do some basic editing, and also download the image on your local storage whenever you want.
Sama sa nahisgotan na, Google Photos offers unlimited storage, given that you are willing to compromise a little with the quality. The app offers a choice between 15GB of free storage space for saving uncompressed original resolution photos, and videos or unlimited storage for saving photos and videos compressed to HD quality. The other salient features of the Google Photos iapil
- It automatically syncs and backs up your photos and videos to the cloud.
- If the preferred upload quality is set to HD, then the app automatically compresses files to high quality and saves them on the cloud.
- You can create an album containing any number of pictures and generate a sharable link for the same. Any user with the link and access permission can view and download the images saved in the album. This is probably the best way to share a large number of photos and videos with multiple people.
- If you have a Google Pixel, then you wouldn’t even have to compromise with the upload quality; you can save an unlimited number of photos and videos in their original quality.
- Google Photos also helps you in making collages, short video presentations, and even animations.
- Apart from that, you can also create Motion photos, use the in-built editor, use the Free Up Space feature to eliminate duplicates, and conserve space.
- With the latest Google Lens integration, you can even perform a smart visual search on photos previously saved on the cloud.
Despite being such an advanced and efficient app, Google Photos isn’t perfect. However, just like every other app, Google Photos might act out at times. One of the most concerning problems is times when it stops uploading photos to the cloud. You wouldn’t even be aware that the automatic upload feature has stopped working, and your photos aren’t getting backed up. However, there is no reason to panic just yet as we are here to provide you with a number of solutions and fixes for this problem.
How to Fix the Problem of Google Photos Not Backing Up
As mentioned earlier, sometimes Google Photos stops backing up your photos and videos on the cloud. It either get stuck on “Waiting for sync” or “Backing up 1 of XYZ” and it takes forever to upload a single photo. The reason behind this could be an erroneous change of setting on your phone or a problem with Google servers itself. Whatever may be the reason, the problem must be fixed as soon as possible, because you wouldn’t want to risk losing your precious memories. Given below is a list of solutions that you can try to fix the problem of Google Photos not backing up.
Solusyon 1: I-restart ang imong device
If your Google photos app gets stuck while uploading a photo or video, it could be the result of a technical glitch. The easiest solution to this problem is to reboot/restart your device. The simple act of turning it off and on has the potential to fix any technical problem.
That is why it is usually the first item on the list of solutions for almost every problem that might occur on an electronic device. So, without thinking too much, press and hold your power button until the power menu pops up on the screen and tap on the Restart option. See if you’re able to fix Google Photos backup stuck issue. If that doesn’t work, proceed with the other solutions.
Solusyon 2: Check your Backup Status
In order to fix the problem, you need to figure out what is actually preventing your photos and videos from getting backed up. To get a clear idea of the exact nature of the problem, you need to check the status of your backup. Follow the steps given below to see how:
1. Una, ablihi Google Photos sa imong device.
2. Karon i-tap ang imong profile picture on the top right-hand corner.
3. Here, you will find the Backup status just under the "Pagdumala sa imong Google Account" kapilian.
These are some of the messages that you can expect and the quick fix for them.
- “Waiting for connection” or “Waiting for Wi-Fi” – Try reconnecting to the Wi-Fi network or switching to your mobile data. In order to use your mobile data to upload photos and videos on the cloud, you need to enable it first. We will discuss this later in this article.
- “A photo or video was skipped” – There is an upper limit to the size of photos and videos that can be uploaded on Google Photos. Photos larger than 75 MB or 100 megapixels and videos larger than 10GB cannot be saved on the cloud. Make sure that the media files which you are trying to upload meet this requirement.
- “Back up and sync is off” – You must have accidentally disabled the auto-sync and back upsetting for Google Photos; all that you need to do is turn it back ON.
- “Backup up photos” or “Back up Complete” – Your photos are videos are getting uploaded at the moment or have already been uploaded.
Solusyon 3: Enable Auto-Sync Feature for Google Photos
Pinaagi sa remate, ang automatic sync setting for Google Photos is always enabled. However, it is possible that you might have accidentally turned it off. This will prevent Google Photos from uploading photos to the cloud. This setting needs to be enabled in order to upload and download photos from Google Photos. Follow the steps given below to see how:
1. Una, ablihi Google Photos sa imong device.
2. Karon i-tap ang imong litrato sa profile sa taas nga tuo nga kamot corner and i-klik ang Mga Setting sa Litrato kapilian.
3. Dinhi, i-tap ang Pag-backup ug pag-sync kapilian.
4. Karon toggle ON ang switch sunod sa Backup & sync setting aron mahimo kini.
5. If this solves your problem, then you are all set, otherwise, proceed to the next solution in the list.
Solusyon 4: Make sure the Internet is working properly
Ang function sa Google Photos mao ang awtomatikong pag-scan sa device alang sa mga litrato ug i-upload kini sa cloud storage, ug nagkinahanglan kini og stable nga koneksyon sa internet aron mahimo kini. Siguruha nga ang Wi-Fi network nga imong konektado nagtrabaho sa husto. Ang labing kadali nga paagi aron masusi ang koneksyon sa internet mao ang pag-abli sa YouTube ug tan-awa kung ang usa ka video nagdula nga wala’y buffering.
Gawas pa niana, ang Google Photos adunay usa ka adlaw-adlaw nga limitasyon sa datos nga gitakda alang sa pag-upload sa mga litrato kung imong gigamit ang imong cellular data. Kini nga limitasyon sa datos anaa aron masiguro nga ang cellular data dili mahurot pag-ayo. Bisan pa, kung ang Google Photos wala mag-upload sa imong mga litrato, nan among isugyot nga imong i-disable ang bisan unsang mga pagdili sa datos. Sunda ang mga lakang nga gihatag sa ubos aron makita kung giunsa:
1. Open Google Photos sa imong device.
2. Karon tap sa imong profile picture sa taas nga tuo nga kanto.
3. Human niana, i-klik ang Mga Setting sa Litrato opsyon unya i-tap ang Back up & sync kapilian.
4. Karon pilia ang Paggamit sa mobile data kapilian.
5. Dinhi, pilia ang Unlimited kapilian ubos sa Adlaw-adlaw nga limitasyon para sa Backup tab.
Solution 5: Update the App
Sa matag higayon nga ang usa ka app magsugod sa paglihok, ang bulawan nga lagda nag-ingon nga i-update kini. Kini tungod kay kung adunay usa ka sayup nga gitaho, ang mga nag-develop sa app nagpagawas usa ka bag-ong update nga adunay mga pag-ayo sa bug aron masulbad ang lainlaing mga lahi sa mga problema. Posible nga ang pag-update sa Google Photos makatabang kanimo sa pag-ayo sa isyu sa mga litrato nga wala ma-upload. Sunda ang mga lakang nga gihatag sa ubos aron ma-update ang Google Photos app.
1. Lakaw ngadto sa play Store.
2. Sa ibabaw sa wala nga bahin, imong makita tulo ka pinahigda nga linya. I-klik sila.
3. Karon, i-klik ang "Akong mga Apps ug Dula" kapilian.
4. Pagpangita sa Google Photos ug tan-awa kung adunay bisan unsang pending nga mga update.
5. Kung oo, dayon i-klik ang update button.
6. Sa higayon nga ma-update ang app, susiha kon ang mga litrato ma-upload sama sa naandan o dili.
Solusyon 6: Clear Cache and Data for Google Photos
Laing klasiko nga solusyon sa tanan nga mga problema nga may kalabutan sa Android app mao ang tin-aw nga cache ug data alang sa dili maayo nga aplikasyon. Ang mga file sa cache gihimo sa matag app aron makunhuran ang oras sa pag-load sa screen ug mas paspas ang pagbukas sa app. Sa paglabay sa panahon ang gidaghanon sa mga file sa cache nagpadayon sa pagdugang. Kini nga mga cache file kanunay nga madaot ug hinungdan nga ang app dili molihok. Maayo nga praktis ang pagtangtang sa daan nga cache ug mga file sa datos matag karon ug unya.
Ang pagbuhat sa ingon dili makaapekto sa imong mga litrato o video nga gitipig sa panganod. Maghimo lang kini og dalan alang sa mga bag-ong cache files, nga mamugna sa higayon nga matangtang ang mga daan. Sunda ang mga lakang nga gihatag sa ubos aron malimpyohan ang cache ug data para sa Google Photos app.
1. Lakaw ngadto sa setting sa imong telepono.
2. I-klik ang apps kapilian sa pagtan-aw sa lista sa mga na-install nga apps sa imong device.
3. Karon pangitaa ang Google Photos and tap on it to open the app settings. Then, click on the Pagtipig kapilian.
4. Dinhi, imong makita ang kapilian sa Tin-aw ang Cache ug Tin-aw nga Data. Pag-klik sa tagsa-tagsa nga mga buton, ug ang mga file sa cache alang sa Google Photos mapapas.
Now again try to sync Photos to Google Photos and see if you’re able to fix Google Photos backup stuck issue.
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Solusyon 7: Change the Upload Quality of Photos
Just like every other cloud storage drive, Google Photos has certain storage restrictions. You are entitled to free 15 GB of storage space sa panganod aron ma-upload ang imong mga litrato. Labaw pa niana, kinahanglan nimong bayran ang bisan unsang dugang nga luna nga gusto nimong gamiton.
Kini, bisan pa, mao ang mga termino ug kondisyon alang sa pag-upload sa imong mga litrato ug video sa ilang orihinal nga kalidad, ie, ang gidak-on sa file nagpabilin nga wala mausab. Ang kaayohan sa pagpili niini nga kapilian mao nga walay pagkawala sa kalidad tungod sa compression, ug makuha nimo ang eksaktong parehas nga litrato sa orihinal nga resolusyon niini kung imong gi-download kini gikan sa panganod. Posible nga kining libre nga luna nga gigahin kanimo hingpit nga nagamit, ug sa ingon, ang mga litrato wala na ma-upload.
Karon, mahimo nimong bayran ang dugang nga wanang o ikompromiso ang kalidad sa mga pag-upload aron ipadayon ang pag-backup sa imong mga litrato sa panganod. Ang Google Photos adunay duha ka alternatibo nga mga kapilian alang sa Upload Size, ug kini mao ang "High Quality"Ug"Ipahayag".
The most interesting point about these options is that they offer unlimited storage space. If you are willing to compromise a little with the quality of the image, Google Photos will allow you to store as many photos or videos as you want. We would suggest you select a High-Quality option for future uploads. It compresses the image to a resolution of 16 MP, and videos are compressed to high definition.
In case you are planning to print these images, then the quality of the print would be good up to 24 x 16 in. This is quite good a deal in exchange for unlimited storage space. Follow the steps given below to alter your preference for the upload quality on Google Photos.
1. Open Google Photos on your device then tap on your litrato sa profile sa taas nga tuo nga kanto.
2. Human niana, i-klik ang Mga Setting sa Litrato kapilian.
3. Dinhi, i-tap ang Pag-backup ug pag-sync kapilian.
4. Ubos sa Settings, imong makita ang opsyon nga gitawag "Gidak-on sa pag-upload". I-klik kini.
5. Karon, gikan sa gihatag nga mga kapilian, pagpili High Quality ingon imong gusto nga kapilian alang sa umaabot nga mga update.
6. Kini maghatag kanimo ug walay kinutuban nga storage space ug masulbad ang problema sa mga litrato nga wala ma-upload sa Google Photos.
Solusyon 8: Puwersa Ihunong ang App
Even when you exit from some app, it keeps running in the background. Especially apps like Google Photos that have auto-sync feature are constantly running in the background, searching for any new photos and videos that need to be uploaded on the cloud. Sometimes, when an app is not working properly, the best way to fix it is by completely stopping the app and then starting again. The only way to make sure that an app has been completed closed is by force stopping it. Follow the steps given below to force stop Google Photos:
1. Una, ablihi setting on your phone then tap sa apps kapilian.
2. From the list of apps look for Google Photos ug tapusa kini.
3. Kini moabli sa app settings for Google Photos. After that, tap on the Pakusog nga paghunong button.
4. Now open the app again and see if you’re able to fix Google Photos not backing up issue.
Solusyon 9: Sign Out and then Sign In to your Google Account
If none of the above methods, try removing your Google account that is linked to Google Photos and then sign-in again after rebooting your phone. Doing so might set things straight, and Google Photos might begin backing up your photos like it used to earlier. Follow the steps given below to remove your Google Account.
1. Ablihi ang setting sa imong telepono.
2. Karon i-klik ang Mga ninggamit ug account.
3. Karon pilia ang Google kapilian.
4. At the bottom of the screen, you will find the option to Kuhaa ang account, i-klik kini.
5. This will sign you out of your Gmail account.
6. I-reboot ang imong device.
7. When your device starts again, head back to the Users and Settings section and tap on the add account option.
8. Gikan sa listahan sa mga kapilian, pagpili Google and sign in with your username and password.
9. Once everything has been set up again, check the backup status in Google Photos, and see if you’re able to fix the Google Photos backup stuck issue.
Solusyon 10: Manually Upload Photos and Videos
Although Google Photos is meant to upload your media files on the cloud automatically, there is an option to do so manually as well. If none of the above methods work and Google Photos still refuses to back up your photos and videos, this is the last resort. Manually backing up your files is at least better than losing them. Follow the steps given below to upload your photos and videos to the cloud manually.
1. Ablihi ang Google Photos nga app.
2. Karon i-tap ang Library kapilian sa ilawom sa sulud.
3. Ubos sa “Photos on Device” tab, you can find the various folders that contain your photos and videos.
4. Look for the folder that contains the photo that you wish to upload and tap on it. You will notice an offline symbol on the bottom right corner of the folder that indicates some or all pictures in this folder has not been uploaded.
5. Now select the image that you wish to upload and then tap on the menu button (three vertical dots) on the top right corner.
6. Human niana, i-klik ang Tabang karon kapilian.
7. Your photo will now be uploaded on Google Photos.
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With that, we come to the end of this article; we hope that these solutions prove to be helpful, and the problem of Google Photos not backing up is fixed. However, as mentioned earlier, sometimes the problem lies with Google servers, and there is nothing that you can do to fix it.
All you need to do is wait as they fix the problem on their end. You can write to Google support if you want an official acknowledgment of your problem. If the issue isn’t resolved even after a long time, you can try switching to an alternate cloud storage app like Dropbox or One Drive.