For pixel owners: the Google photos app cannot be uninstalled, but you can disable it using adb.
How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
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Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#22One benefit of having a Samsung, you can uninstall google photos and still be able to use your camera.
you can do that on any modern Android phone, just install Shizuku + Canta and "uninstall" whatever Google app you don't like
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
The amount they make Android insecure can not be overstated.
Currently there is a guy in court for giving a duress-password to border guards. From nuisance to a real problem in 30 seconds. =3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2rokxux5cU
he would be in same issues with Samsung and not giving the password
let's blame the tool, not the person using it, I assume you also think cars kill people, not the the people driving the cars...
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#24Older people (seen it at 65+) will just click the nag without knowing what the button does and end up beaming up all photos to google cloud with no ability to disable the nag (it keeps showing up after a while) even when dismissed. If you are concerned about your data privacy, you may want to check on what photos of say your kids your parents are beaming up to google without their or your knowledge.
It is worse than that. It fills up your accounts cloud storage, where your Google docs, sheets, drive files etc are stored. Once full you are caught in their trap: pay a monthly fee to the mafia or delete your data! This flow is intentional and they have set up everything to bring you there. The Photo-Backup popup (and arguably the whole photo feature) helps to shovel users more quickly to the end of the monetization…
Gmail uses the same storage space for a few years now. Fill it up and you can't receive emails any more.
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#25Earlier quoted context omitted.
Currently there is a guy in court for giving a duress-password to border guards. From nuisance to a real problem in 30 seconds. =3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2rokxux5cU
he would be in same issues with Samsung and not giving the password let's blame the tool, not the person using it, I assume you also think cars kill people, not the the people driving the cars...
Every iPhone and Android device can be cloned in a few minutes with physical access. Others with standard base-band cell LTE/G5 modem devices are remote tapped in seconds without user knowledge.
The fact is technology can never fix legal policy, privacy protection, or societal issues. =3
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#26I have a similar question: how do I stop Google photos asking me to update every time I open it?
"You're missing out
Update your Google photos app for the newest features"
... I have zero interest in updating. I'm not missing out on anything... other than being able to browse my photos without this annoying message getting in the way.
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#27This exact issue was the final straw for me ditching google photos! I had previously been using syncthing to sync & backup the photos, same as other files on my phone and laptop. I now use Immich [1] (mentioned elsewhere in this thread but without the proper link), having purchased a single-payment lifetime family licence. There is, as I understand it, no benefit to me to purchase it. After a month of use it was clea…
You know what I wish I could ditch but cannot due to their firm grip on it, Google Wallet.
Every other time I open it, it shows a pop-up asking "Can we use your payment data to show you more relevant ads?" which is annoying but what's more aggravating is the choices: "Yes", "Remind me Later".
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#28Older people (seen it at 65+) will just click the nag without knowing what the button does and end up beaming up all photos to google cloud with no ability to disable the nag (it keeps showing up after a while) even when dismissed. If you are concerned about your data privacy, you may want to check on what photos of say your kids your parents are beaming up to google without their or your knowledge.
It is worse than that. It fills up your accounts cloud storage, where your Google docs, sheets, drive files etc are stored. Once full you are caught in their trap: pay a monthly fee to the mafia or delete your data! This flow is intentional and they have set up everything to bring you there. The Photo-Backup popup (and arguably the whole photo feature) helps to shovel users more quickly to the end of the monetization…
Eventually all those valuable pics they take will be lost if GP is disabled and phone is lost or screen damaged.
And someone will complain - you can't even have sensible defaults.
I understand you perhaps have hatred for google but hosting immich or ente is not for everyone.
It is far easier for average Jose to pay for GP or some cloud.
Unless you plan to setup at least some free cloud don't bother to lecture others
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#29Earlier quoted context omitted.
It is worse than that. It fills up your accounts cloud storage, where your Google docs, sheets, drive files etc are stored. Once full you are caught in their trap: pay a monthly fee to the mafia or delete your data! This flow is intentional and they have set up everything to bring you there. The Photo-Backup popup (and arguably the whole photo feature) helps to shovel users more quickly to the end of the monetization…
Gmail uses the same storage space for a few years now. Fill it up and you can't receive emails any more.
Even without Photos plenty of users complain in Gmail forums and subreddits
- wtf gmail is full
At some point people should take self responsibility for their accounts.
Re: How do I permanently disable random Google Photos popup to backup photos? (2024)
#30This exact issue was the final straw for me ditching google photos! I had previously been using syncthing to sync & backup the photos, same as other files on my phone and laptop. I now use Immich [1] (mentioned elsewhere in this thread but without the proper link), having purchased a single-payment lifetime family licence. There is, as I understand it, no benefit to me to purchase it. After a month of use it was clea…
You know what I wish I could ditch but cannot due to their firm grip on it, Google Wallet. Every other time I open it, it shows a pop-up asking "Can we use your payment data to show you more relevant ads?" which is annoying but what's more aggravating is the choices: "Yes", "Remind me Later".
I mean, is it that much of a hassle to carry a debit card with you?