Google Photos: how to activate the backup of your WhatsApp photos

In order not to overload the use of the Internet during the pandemic, a couple of months ago Google Photos stopped automatically uploading to the cloud the photos that are sent to us by email. Whatsapp and by other instant messaging tools. But the reality is that this is an option that was very useful for some users. Therefore, you can reactivate it at any time you want. In this post we show you the steps to follow to return to have your backup of your photos.

How to backup your WhatsApp photos to Google Photos

Steps to follow

  1. Enter the application of Google Photos
  2. Go to the Library section, which you will find at the bottom
  3. Click on the Utilities tab
  4. In the Import Photos section, select Copy device folders
  5. Select WhatsApp Pictures
  6. Check the top option that says Create backup and sync

Once you have completed all these steps, the photos that are sent to you by WhatsApp will automatically be re-uploaded to Google Photos. And in the event that, in addition to the photos, you also want to have a backup of your videos, you will have to repeat the process, but this time choosing the WhatsApp Videos folder.

Other affected apps

WhatsApp has not been the only messaging application for which Google Photos has stopped backing up by default. In fact, Google's decision has affected practically all instant messaging applications, or at least the most popular ones. The tools that no longer upload your photos automatically are the following:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Snapchat
  • Live
  • Messages
  • Messenger
  • LINE
  • Helo

In case you want some of these applications to be done Backup, you will have to repeat the steps that we have indicated above. Simply, instead of WhatsApp Images you will have to choose the folder corresponding to the app.

Advantages of having a backup in Google Photos

The main advantage of automatically uploading your photos to Google Photos is that, by having a backup, you ensure that don't lose them in any moment.

In addition, you can access them from any device. Therefore, if they send you a photo to your mobile but then you want to enjoy it on your tablet or computer, the photo service will allow you to access them easily.

Do you automatically upload your WhatsApp photos to Google Photos? Do you think it's a useful feature, or do you think it's not necessary? A little further down you can find our comments section, where you can give us your opinion about it.


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