Step 1: Open Google Photos
The first step is to open the Google Photos app on your device. This app is pre-installed on most Android devices and can be downloaded from the App Store for iOS devices.
Step 2: Access Device Folders
Once you have opened the app, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner and select “Device Folders” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select Auto Backup Folder
Scroll down until you see the “Auto Backup” folder. Click on it to open.
Step 4: Select Photos to Delete
Once you have opened the “Auto Backup” folder, select the photos you want to delete. You can either select them one by one or select all of them at once.
Step 5: Delete Photos
After selecting the photos, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select “Delete” from the drop-down menu. Confirm the deletion and the photos will be removed from your device.
Step 6: Clear Trash
To permanently delete the photos, you need to clear the trash folder. To do this, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, select “Trash” from the drop-down menu, and click on “Empty Trash.”
Step 7: Disable Auto Backup
If you don’t want to see auto backup photos in your gallery anymore, you can disable the auto backup feature. To do this, open the Google Photos app, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, select “Settings,” click on “Back up & sync,” and turn off the “Back up & sync” toggle.
FAQs
1. Will deleting auto backup photos delete them from my Google account?
No, deleting auto backup photos from your device will not delete them from your Google account. They will still be available in your Google Photos account.
2. Can I delete auto backup photos without deleting them from my Google account?
Yes, you can delete auto backup photos from your device without deleting them from your Google account. To do this, select the photos you want to delete and click on the three dots in the top right corner. Then, select “Remove from device” instead of “Delete.”
3. How do I recover deleted auto backup photos?
To recover deleted auto backup photos, open the Google Photos app, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner, select “Trash” from the drop-down menu, select the photos you want to recover, and click on “Restore.”