How to Delete Local Photos and Videos from Google Photos on Android?

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If you want to clear space on your mobile device, then you can delete local photos and videos from Google Photos on Android phone. With back up and sync ON, you can delete local copies from Android phone, but keep cloud copies saved in your Google Photos library. If you are looking for a step by step to delete local photos and videos from Google Photos app on Android phone, read on.

Here are the steps to Delete Local Photos and Videos from Google Photos on Android:

  1. Open "Google Photos" app on your Android phone.
  2. Tap "Menu" icon located at the top left corner on the screen.
  3. Select "Device folder" option.
  4. Press and hold a photo or video that you want to delete from your device, then select any others you want to delete.
  5. Tap "Options" icon (3 Vertical dots) located at the top right corner on the screen.
  6. Select "Delete device copy" option.
  7. This way you can delete local photos and videos from Google Photos app on Android phone.

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