Home Internet Privacy How To Delete Google Photos From Any Device? How To Delete Google Photos From Any Device? by Adeeb Aslam/ September 20, 2019/ 2351 Views Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos all present an excellent opportunity for storing and sharing photos. But, in the age of pervasive government surveillance and internet privacy concerns, it is easy to be worried about privacy and take the decision to get off any of these services. This guide will help you do just that when it comes to Google photos.Delete Google photos from the device while keeping the backupWith this option, you can delete photos from your device while maintaining cloud copies.Step 1: Open the Google Photos appStep 2: Go to Menu > Settings >Back UpStep 3: Turn the Backup & sync ONStep 4: You can now return to the main app screen. In case you have a lot of photos, you may have to wait for them to be backed up.Step 5: Go to Menu > Settings > Free up device storage and do what the instructions tellStep 6: You can access the Photos section of the app to access the cloud copies of your photosDelete Google Photos From Your Device and Google AccountsUsing this option will delete photos from your Google photo account along with all devices synced to your Google Photos library.Step 1: Open the Google Photos appStep 2: Go to menu > Settings > Backup & SyncStep 3: Turn the Backup & sync ONStep 4: Tap and hold on the photos you want to delete. Repeat for each photo.Step 5: Keep the trash icon tapped to delete the filesRestoring Deleted Google PhotosDid you accidentally end up deleting your Google photos? You need not worry since you can recover them within 60 days. Here is how:Step 1: Open your Google photos appStep 2: Go to Menu > Trash. All of your deleted photos will be visible here.Step 3: Hold down the photos you want to restore. Then tap the Restore buttonHowever, more than 60 days have passed, you can no longer restore the photos you deleted.Google Photos And Your PrivacyEven though Google maintains its stance of securing your permission first before using any content owned by you, you should know that the company can use what you have stored online to learn about your preferences and display targeted ads to you. But, you can always use this guide to delete Google photos completely. Tweet Pin It About The Author Adeeb Aslam A business analyst, strategist & a growth hacker. Who also loves to write, focuses primarily on technology but also pays attention and has an interest in writing in multiple domains, i.e: travel, entertainment, shopping, & memes.