How to Delete Auto Backup Photos on Android

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/11/2025

Many people dislike using the automatic photo backup feature of Google + because they are not accustomed to this type of backup and it often causes device lag and consumes data, especially when using 3G.

Your photos are stored on Google, and if for some reason you want to delete these photos stored on Google and disable the automatic backup feature for future uploads, you can do the following:

Step 1: Launch the Google + app.

Step 2: Tap on Menu and select Settings.

Step 3: Click on the first item in the list which is automatic backup, and select it.

Step 4: Your Google account is currently set to backup, toggle the switch to Off to turn it off.

Step 5: Go back to settings and navigate to your Google account.

Step 6: Click on delete account and uncheck the Sync photos with Picasa option.

Step 7: Access the website http://picasaweb.google.com, log back into your Google account, and you'll see your previously synced images. Select all or the ones you don't like, delete them, then return to your phone and log back into your Google account as before. Everything will revert to its original state (contacts, calendar, apps, including auto backup images). However, at this point, auto backup images will only contain the ones you haven't deleted.

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So there you have it, we've guided you through deleting Auto Backup photos on Android. Follow the instructions, it's quite simple. Additionally, to make your photos look even better, you can use the Photowonder app for editing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I disable the automatic photo backup feature on Google+?

To disable automatic backup on Google+, launch the app, go to Settings, select 'Automatic Backup', and toggle it off. This will stop future photo uploads automatically.

Can I delete my previously synced photos from Google after disabling automatic backup?

Yes, after turning off automatic backup, go to Picasa web, log in to your Google account, and delete the synced photos. This will remove them from Google storage.

Why does the Google+ automatic photo backup feature cause lag and data consumption?

The automatic backup feature can cause device lag and high data usage, especially when on 3G, as it constantly uploads new photos, consuming bandwidth and slowing down performance.

How can I prevent Google+ from syncing photos with Picasa?

To prevent syncing with Picasa, go to Google+ settings, navigate to your account settings, and uncheck the 'Sync photos with Picasa' option. This will stop future synchronization.

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