Lets explore how to ensure you have the correct backup parameters to sync photos and find them later.

Using Google Photos on Android

Some Android phones come with the Google Photos app pre-installed.

If not, you’ve got the option to download it from the Google Play Store.

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A popup info panel will appear.

Here, if you see Backup is off, tap theTurn on backupoption, then tapTurn on backupto confirm.

Google Photos will then start syncing your devices photos to the cloud, as shown in the info panel.

The Google Photos info panel on Android

Upon signing in, you will be offered the option toBack up as [your name].

Tap it and choose whether to store photos and videos at theirOriginal qualityor useStorage saveroption.

Google Photos will then start backing up your images on the machine to the account.

Photos in the Google Photos app on Android

TappingGoogle Photos settingsbrings up further options.

This enables you to download photos and also back up images stored on the computer.

Using your gear is also the best way to search Google Photos for older images.

Toggling the switch to turn backup on in the Android Google Photos app

Google Photos app on iOS setting upload quality

Google Photos app on iOS backing up photos

Google Photos iOS app showing photos gallery

Accessing Google Photos in a web browser