How to Set Up Partner Sharing in Google Photos on Android
If the constant reminders from your partner to share certain photos and videos are getting to be a bit much, it’s time to set up Partner Sharing in Google Photos so they can start seeing content in your own library. Don’t worry, though. The app gives you total control over what they can and cannot access.
Let’s look at what Partner Sharing is and how to fine-tune it to automatically share some or all of your pictures and videos with that special someone.
What Is Partner Sharing?
Google Photos' Partner Sharing feature automatically shares photos and videos with a person of your choice. It’s a convenient way to merge two libraries together and give it that “couples” vibe.
And if one or both of you have a ridiculous amount of photos and videos in your Google Photos library, considersharing your Google One storage with your partnerto maximize storage space.
Partner Sharing can only be used with one person at a time.
How to Share Photos and Videos in Google Photos
To invite your significant other to Partner Sharing, open the Google Photos app and go toSharing > Share with partner. You’ll see a screen labeledShare photos with your favorite person, along with two options to be choosy about the content you share with your partner.
SelectAll timeif you don’t mind sharing your library with your partner since you began using Google Photos. Remember that this will share everything with your partner. If you’d prefer to choose a specific date, selectSince specific dateand choose the date forward to share with your partner via the pop-up calendar.
Choose Which Photos You Share With Your Partner
Integrating the baggage of past relationships with new ones can be tricky. Leave certain people or places in the past by finding theChoose photos to shareoption and tappingOnly photos containing selected people.
You will see all the faces tagged and labeled in Google Photos. Choose only the people you want to share with your significant other. Any time they are tagged in your photos and videos, they will be uploaded to your partner’s library (and vice-versa).
SelectDoneto go back to theShare photos with your favorite personscreen. TapSelect partnerand choose them from theSuggestionslist or type their email address. Bop theConfirmicon to send an invitation their way.
How to Remove Someone From Partner Sharing
Some relationships work; others don’t. If you need to remove a partner from Partner Sharing, follow these steps:
Take Control of What You’re Sharing With Your Partner
Whether you want to share all of your digital life or just some of it, Google Photos' Partner Sharing feature gives you the tools to do precisely that. With a few taps, you’ll automatically share the people and places that matter most to the two of you.
Want to be able to remember where you shot your photos and videos? you’re able to add location information to them in Google Photos on Android.
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