How to Unsync Google Photos from iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

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Accessing Google Photos Backup Settings

📱 Open the Google Photos app on your iPhone to begin.
👤 Tap on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the app.

Disabling Photo Backup

⚙️ Navigate to the backup settings; you can do this by either tapping 'Backup' directly or by going to 'Google Photos settings' and then selecting 'Backup'.
🎛️ To disable the sync, click the slider next to the 'Backup' option.

Understanding Sync Changes

⚠️ Important Note: Turning off backup will only prevent new photos from syncing to your Google account.
🗑️ This action will not delete any photos that have already been uploaded to Google Photos.

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