The article discusses the common issue of storage space being filled up on Android devices, primarily due to photos. It explains a simple process to delete photos from a device without losing them from Google Photos. While Google Photos offers automatic backup, users may want more secure backup solutions. The author suggests using Google Drive or, for those looking to reduce reliance on Google, a Nextcloud instance for securely backing up images directly from their Android device. The article provides a straightforward approach to managing and safeguarding digital photos.
When she informed me her storage was filling up, I had to help her get the pictures off her device, while keeping the images in her Google account.
Backing up your photos to Google Drive requires only an Android phone connected to a valid Google account.
If you want to walk away from as many Google services as possible, I suggest using a Nextcloud instance.
To make sure photos are backed up to your Nextcloud instance, you need to open the app and enable auto-upload camera options.
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