How to Install the Google Photos App

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

With Google Photos you can back up unlimited photos and videos for free, providing they're smaller than 16MP and 1080p resolution. Anything over those guidelines will use up your free space and you'll have to purchase more.

Access them from any phone, tablet, or computer on photos.google.com. Your photos will be safe, secure, and always with you.

Tools You'll Need:

A paperclip
iPhone charging cable
Access to a computer with iTunes installed
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Supplies You'll Need:

Zip ties
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Before You Begin:

You must have access to a computer with iTunes installed.
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To continue, we need to know what Operating System your smartphone or tablet has.

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS. Google Photos has an app for both of them, but we need to know which you use to determine which version of the App you get.

Android Smartphone

Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, and OnePlus.