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Google Pixel XL

Android 7.1
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Back up pictures and videos to Google Drive

You can back up pictures and videos to Google Drive to ensure that no data is lost when you update your phone's software or if you lose your phone. To back up your pictures and videos, you need to activate your Google account on your phone and set up your phone for internet.

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
Press Photos.
Press the required picture or video clip.
Press the share icon.
Press Save to Drive.
Press the drop down list below
Press the new folder icon.
Key in the required name and press OK.
Press SELECT FOLDER.
Press SAVE.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Photos"
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen.
    • Press Photos.
  • 2
    Select pictures and video clips
    • Press the required picture or video clip.
    • Press the share icon.
    • Press Save to Drive.
  • 3
    Select location
    • Press the drop down list below "Folder".
    • Press the new folder icon.
    • Key in the required name and press OK.
    • Press SELECT FOLDER.
  • 4
    Back up pictures and video clips
    • Press SAVE.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.