Google Photos gets “Undo device backup” feature: Here’s how to use it
The latest update in Google Photos, known as “Undo device backup,” provides users with full control of all the media backed up from their devices. The feature is said to deal with accidental backups, which is always welcome since there is always a convenient way to undo the process with ease. Here are the facts you should know about it and how you can apply them.
Learn About the Undo Device Backup Feature
The new feature enables users to undo a backup on Google Photos from the device it was backed up from. Before the current form was implemented, it was not possible to directly revert a backup operation once it began. With one tap, the residents may delete unwanted items from their Google Photos cloud storage that were backed up accidentally.
This addition is especially valuable for knowing how much storage is left or knowing that there is only a backup of a selected media type.
How to Use the Feature
It is easy to use the Undo Device Backup option. Follow these steps:
- Open Google Photos
If it hasn’t already been done, launch the application that is associated with your Google Photos account on your device.
2. Go to Library or Search
Go to the folder containing the backed-up content you wish to delete.
3. Select Photos or Videos
Select the items that were accidentally included in the backup.
4. Tap on “Undo Backup.”
On the options menu, choose “Undo Backup.” This will only download it all onto your device but delete it off the cloud storage that you have chosen.
5. Confirm the Action
See information on how to complete the undo process and review the decision to complete it in the further section.
Why It Matters
As cloud storage restrictions remain a problem in today’s applications, this adds the capability to control usage properly. First, there is also a way of avoiding clutter, and lastly, having peace of mind on how to handle personal media.
Introducing this small yet incredibly useful feature shows that Google Photos is willing to simplify our lives.
Seize the power of your storage right now—give the Undo Device Backup a test drive and simplify media management!
