Google photos backup settings on my phone Tips: You can share photos, videos, albums, and highlight videos with any of your contacts, even if they don't use the Google Photos app. Manually back up photos & videos. To change the Google account you’re using to back up your photos and videos, follow the steps below: 1. Enable folder synchronization in your Google Photos backup settings to access photos saved in other folders. If this is your first time installing Google Photos or opening the app, there are a few options you’ll want to make sure are enabled. Turn Backup by Google One on or off. Press your profile picture in the upper-right corner. Make sure the account you want to use for backups is selected. At the top right, select Settings . Select with a long press the photos or videos that you want to back up. xawdknnwdlypyodkocthcphtpvpwaqsnmfashucidpknmsrxluamgiiktjfufoktmjoizucxtwyzjah