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 谷歌圖片, 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.
如前面提到的, 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 包括。
- 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.
解決方案1: 重新啟動您的設備
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.
解決方案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.首先打開 谷歌圖片 您的設備上。
2. 現在點擊您的 profile picture on the top right-hand corner.
3. Here, you will find the Backup status just under the “管理您的 Google 帳戶” 選項。
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.
解決方案3: Enable Auto-Sync Feature for Google Photos
缺省情況下, 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.首先打開 谷歌圖片 您的設備上。
2. 現在點擊您的 右上角的個人資料圖片 corner and 按一下 照片設置 選項。
3. 在這裡,點擊 備份與同步 選項。
4。 現在 打開備份和同步旁邊的開關 設定以啟用它。
5. If this solves your problem, then you are all set, otherwise, proceed to the next solution in the list.
解決方案4: Make sure the Internet is working properly
Google Photos的功能是自動掃描裝置中的照片並將其上傳到雲端存儲,並且需要穩定的網路連線才能執行此操作。確保您連接的 Wi-Fi 網路運作正常。檢查網路連線最簡單的方法是開啟 YouTube 並查看影片是否在沒有緩衝的情況下播放。
除此之外,如果您使用蜂窩數據,Google 相簿也會為上傳照片設定每日數據限制。此數據限制的存在是為了確保不會過度消耗蜂窩數據。但是,如果 Google 相簿沒有上傳您的照片,那麼我們建議您停用任何類型的資料限制。請依照以下步驟查看操作方法:
1。 打開 谷歌圖片 您的設備上。
2。 現在 點擊您的個人資料圖片 在右上角。
3. 之後,點擊 照片設置 選項,然後點擊 Back up & sync 選項。
4. 現在選擇 行動數據使用量 選項。
5. 在這裡,選擇 無限 選項下 每日限額 對於備份選項卡。
解決方案 5:更新應用程序
每當應用程式開始出現問題時,黃金法則就要求對其進行更新。這是因為當報告錯誤時,應用程式開發人員會發布包含錯誤修復的新更新以解決不同類型的問題。更新 Google 相簿可能會幫助您解決照片未上傳的問題。請依照以下步驟更新 Google 相簿應用程式。
1。 轉到 Play商店.
2. 在左上角,您會發現 三條橫線。單擊它們。
3. 現在,單擊 “我的應用程式和遊戲” 選項。
4。 搜索 谷歌圖片 並檢查是否有任何待處理的更新。
5. 如果是,則按一下 更新 按鈕。
6. 應用程式更新後,檢查照片是否正常上傳。
解決方案6: Clear Cache and Data for Google Photos
解決所有 Android 應用程式相關問題的另一個經典解決方案是清除故障應用程式的快取和資料。每個應用程式都會產生快取文件,以減少螢幕載入時間並使應用程式開啟速度更快。隨著時間的推移,快取檔案的數量不斷增加。這些快取檔案經常會損壞並導致應用程式故障。不時刪除舊的快取和資料檔案是一個好習慣。
這樣做不會影響您保存在雲端的照片或影片。它只會為新的快取檔案讓路,一旦舊的快取檔案被刪除,就會產生新的快取檔案。請依照以下步驟清除 Google 相簿應用程式的快取和資料。
1。 轉到 設定 在你的手機上
2。 點擊 應用程式 用於查看裝置上已安裝應用程式清單的選項。
3. 現在搜尋 谷歌圖片 and tap on it to open the app settings. Then, click on the 儲存應用 選項。
4. 在這裡,您將找到選項 清除緩存和清除數據。點擊相應的按鈕,Google Photos 的快取檔案將被刪除。
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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解決方案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 在雲端上傳您的照片。除此之外,您需要為您想要使用的任何額外空間付費。
然而,這是以原始品質上傳照片和影片的條款和條件,即檔案大小保持不變。選擇此選項的好處是不會因壓縮而造成品質損失,並且當您從雲端下載照片時,您會獲得原始解析度的完全相同的照片。分配給您的可用空間可能已完全用完,因此不再上傳照片。
現在,您可以支付額外的空間,也可以犧牲上傳的品質來繼續在雲端備份照片。 Google Photos 有兩個上傳大小的備用選項,它們是“高品質“和”特快“。
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。 打開 谷歌圖片 on your device then tap on your 個人資料圖片 在右上角。
2. 之後,點擊 照片設置 選項。
3. 在這裡,點擊 備份與同步 選項。
4. 在“設定”下,您將找到名為“ “上傳大小”。 點擊它。
5. 現在,從給定的選項中選擇 高品質 作為您未來更新的首選。
6. 這將為您提供無限的儲存空間,並解決照片無法上傳到Google Photos的問題。
解決方案8: 強制停止應用程序
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.首先打開 設定 on your phone then 點擊 應用程式 選項。
2. From the list of apps look for 谷歌圖片 並點擊它。
3. 這將會打開 app settings for Google Photos. 之後,點擊 強制停止 按鈕。
4. Now open the app again and see if you’re able to fix Google Photos not backing up issue.
解決方案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。 打開 設定 在你的手機上
2.現在點擊 用戶和帳戶.
3. 現在選擇 谷歌 選項。
4. At the bottom of the screen, you will find the option to 刪除帳戶, 點擊它。
5. This will sign you out of your Gmail帳戶.
6. 重新啟動您的設備.
7. When your device starts again, head back to the Users and Settings section and tap on the add account option.
8. 從選項清單中,選擇 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.
解決方案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。 打開 Google相冊應用.
2. 現在點擊 電子圖書館 屏幕底部的選項。
3。 在下面 “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. 之後,點擊 立即備份 選項。
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.