

- #Google drive not syncing to desktop how to#
- #Google drive not syncing to desktop install#
- #Google drive not syncing to desktop Pc#
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We're unifying these sync clients into the new Drive for desktop, bringing people the best and most used features from both Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream, including the ability to:

Indeed, some Drive File Stream users on version 45 or later will already see the name change implemented.ĭrive for desktop will perform the same functions as the two older apps – giving users access to their cloud-based files and photos directly on their desktop, and automatic syncing of files to the cloud in the background. The rollout of Google Drive for desktop will consolidate these two clients into a single app. To recap, there are currently two desktop sync solutions for using Google Drive – Drive File Stream, which is for business users, and Backup and Sync, which is designed for personal use. The company now says the new sync client will roll out "in the coming weeks" and has released additional information about what users can expect from the transition. 1: Edited for clarity.Earlier this year, Google announced that it planned to unify its Drive File Stream and Backup and Sync apps into a single Google Drive for desktop app. Updates, June 18: Edited for clarity Sept. In the Google Photos app, you can sync images from other folders. While you are here, in Device Folders, you can set other folders on your phone to sync with your Google Photos library. Tap Back up & Sync and then check you've toggled it on and you're backing up to the correct account.ģ. In the Google Photos app, tap the hamburger menu and then tap Settings.Ģ. You can also check that your Google Photos app is syncing with your Google Photos library on Google's servers.ġ.
#Google drive not syncing to desktop how to#
How to sync your photos with Google Drive using the Google Photos You'll see a message saying your selection is being uploaded to Photos. Select the image or images you want to copy from Drive and then tap Upload at the bottom right of the window. To copy photos over from Drive, tap Google Drive in the menu.ģ. In Google Photos, tap Upload in the top right corner.Ģ.
#Google drive not syncing to desktop mac#
And you'll need to use Google Photos on your Mac or PC.ġ. The tool doesn't sync these duplicate files, however, so changes you make in one spot won't affect the copy kept in the other spot.Īnd note: If you save your photos using the Original full-resolution setting, those duplicate files will count twice toward your Drive storage cap, instead of once, like they do now. How to copy photos from Google Drive to Google PhotosĪnother option is to move photos and videos from Drive over to Photos using the new Google Photos Upload tool. You can set other folders to sync with your Google Drive. To sync other folders on your computer with Drive, open Backup and Sync preferences and select the folders you'd like to sync, such as Documents or Pictures.
#Google drive not syncing to desktop install#
The app will install a folder on your computer called Google Drive, and you can drag photos and documents onto the folder to sync its contents with Google Drive on Google's servers.ĥ. If it asks, grant the app permission to access your photos.Ĥ. Follow the instructions to install it and sign in.ģ.
#Google drive not syncing to desktop Pc#
If you haven't already, download Backup and Sync to your PC or Mac.Ģ. Google's Backup and Sync app for Windows or Mac will back up photos from your computer, camera or SD card to Google Drive and Photos, and the app will upload a copy to both Google services for you.
