Does deleting photos from camera roll delete from Google Photos?

If you remove copies of photos and videos on your phone, you'll still be able to: See your photos and videos, including the ones you just removed, in the Google Photos app and photos.google.com. Edit, share, delete, and manage anything in your Google Photos library.
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How do I delete photos from phone but not Google Photos?

The process is the same as that on Android devices but you just need to perform an extra step to delete the photo from your iPhone.
  1. Select the photos to back up.
  2. Click on the 3 dot option.
  3. Tap on back up to upload the photos and videos to Google Account.
  4. Now again select the photos and click on Delete device original.
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Will my photos stay on Google Photos if deleted from phone?

You have freed up space on your Android device without losing your photos and videos. If you need to view those photos and videos, open Google Photos, and you'll see them. If you need to get a local copy back, open the photo in Google Photos, tap the Menu button, and then tap Download–photo restored.
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When I delete a photo does it delete from Google Photos?

Conclusion. You can delete your photos from your phone after uploading all of them to Google Photos. Use the Free Up Space option to delete only the photos you already backed up to your cloud account. Don't forget to back up your photos on an external hard drive if anything goes wrong with your Google account.
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Can I delete photos from gallery after uploading to Google Drive?

After an update to Google Photos on Android today, a new button will appear in its settings tab offering to help "Free Up Space." Tapping it will delete all local photos that have already been backed up by the app.
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Solution to the Issue: "When I delete photos on my iPhone, they also delete from Google Photos."



Can I delete my iPhone photos once they are uploaded to Google Photos?

If you remove copies of photos and videos on your phone, you'll still be able to: See your photos and videos, including the ones you just removed, in the Google Photos app and photos.google.com. Edit, share, delete, and manage anything in your Google Photos library.
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How do I delete videos from my phone without deleting from Google Photos?

Navigate to Settings > Apps > Google Photos > Storage. And then deny access to storage. Once done, it will make you delete photos without deleting them from phone.
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How do I delete photos from camera roll without deleting from album on iPhone?

You just have to transfer your images on iOS photos to third party app and delete them from the iOS photos app.
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  1. The Camera Roll was renamed "All Photos" in iOS 8. ...
  2. Sure, but the photo won't be in the Camera Roll, which is what the question asked for.
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Which is better iCloud or Google Photos?

Using iCloud will mean your images can sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, with all the enhanced functionality that Apple's Photos apps offer, including the option to optimize your device's storage. But if some or all of your devices are not made by Apple, Google Photos is the clear winner.
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Why you should not use Google Photos?

When you use Google photos, then many of your images will contain hidden data, embedded into the files, that discloses the time and exact location the photo was taken, the device you were using, even the camera settings. Google admits it pulls this so-called EXIF data into its analytics machine.
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Do I need both Gallery and Google Photos?

The primary distinction of Google Photos is its backup feature. This ensures you won't lose important pictures if you misplace your device or upgrade to a new one. While you can use both Google Photos and your built-in gallery app at the same time, you have to choose one as the default.
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Do my photos automatically save to Google Photos?

About back up and sync

Back up and sync is a storage service that automatically saves your photos and videos to your Google Account. These photos and videos will be accessible from any device where you are logged into your account.
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How do I stop Google from accessing my photos?

How do I deny access to my Google Photos account?
  1. From the Navigation toolbar, click Settings and select Integrations.
  2. Mouse over Google Photos and click View Details.
  3. Click the Deny button beside the account name.
  4. Click Go Ahead.
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How do I reduce Google photo storage?

7 Ways to Free Up Storage Space on Google Photos
  1. Convert to High-Quality Photos. ...
  2. Disable Photo Backup for WhatsApp and Other Device Folders. ...
  3. Delete Unsupported Videos. ...
  4. Remove Junk Screenshots. ...
  5. Empty the Trash. ...
  6. Resize Photos Before Uploading. ...
  7. Delete Files From Google Drive and Gmail.
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Is there a way to move photos out of Camera roll?

Open the Google Photos app on your smartphone. Select the images that you wish to hide. Tap the three-dot icon in the top right-hand corner. Tap Move to Archive in the drop-down menu.
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Will deleting photos from Camera roll delete from iCloud?

Usually, your iPhone automatically backs up to your iCloud account, and if you delete photos from your iPhone, they'll also be deleted from your iCloud.
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How do I delete photos from my Camera roll?

How to delete all the photos on your iPhone at once
  1. Select "Albums" to see your "All Photos" album, which may also be called "Recents" or "Camera Roll." ...
  2. After selecting all photos by sliding your finger to the top, tap the trash can icon.
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How do I stop my iPhone from syncing photos to Google?

Turn back up & sync on or off
  1. Open the Google Photos app .
  2. Sign in to your Google Account.
  3. At the top right, tap your account profile photo or initial.
  4. Select Photos settings. Back up & sync.
  5. Turn Back up & sync on or off.
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Is Google Photos Safe?

Encryption. Encryption keeps data private and secure while in transit. When you store your photos, the data you create moves between your device, Google services, and our data centers. We protect this data with multiple layers of security, including leading encryption technology like HTTPS and encryption at rest.
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How do I delete photos from my iPhone only?

Open Settings from your iPhone homescreen and tap on the Apple ID with your name. On the Apple ID screen, select iCloud > Photos. Use the toggle switch for iCloud Photos to disable syncing. With the connectivity between iPhone and the iCloud disabled, you can safely delete photos from your iPhone.
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Do Google Photos stay forever?

Share All sharing options for: Google Photos will end its free unlimited storage on June 1st, 2021. After five years of offering unlimited free photo backups at “high quality,” Google Photos will start charging for storage once more than 15 gigs on the account have been used.
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What is the difference between Google Drive and Google Photos?

Google Drive is a file storage service. You can manually upload photos and videos to it, sort them using folders, and share those folders. There are no photography-specific features, and everything you upload counts against your Google storage limits. Google Photos is a photo and video syncing and backup service.
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How do you know which photos are backed up in Google Photos?

How to check if photos are backed up on your phone
  1. Start the Google Photos app.
  2. Tap your account avatar at the top right of the screen.
  3. You should see the backup status in the middle of the screen. Google Photos lets you know if all your images are backed up. Dave Johnson/Insider.
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