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Google confirms Photos bug preventing editing and deleting, fix coming soon
Key points
- Google Photos bug prevents sharing, editing, deleting edited images.
- Google confirmed a fix is being developed and will roll out "ASAP."
- Workarounds include "Save as copy" or using photos.google.com.
- Affected users appear to be primarily on Tensor-powered Pixel devices.
Google Photos Bug Identified
Google has acknowledged a bug within its Google Photos application that is preventing users from performing basic actions on images once they have been edited. Affected functionalities include sharing, adding to galleries, re-editing, and deleting photos.
Fix Underway
The Google Photos team is actively working on a solution for this issue. Google stated that a fix is being prepared for release "ASAP" to address the reported problems.
Temporary Workarounds Provided
While awaiting the official fix, Google has suggested two temporary workarounds. Users can select "Save as copy" when saving new edits to prevent the original image from becoming locked. Alternatively, users can access the web version of Google Photos at photos.google.com to share or delete already-edited photos.
Affected Devices
Reports indicate that the bug primarily affects users with recent generations of Google's Tensor-powered Pixel devices. Users are advised to monitor the Play Store for an upcoming update.
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Reporting from
Google has confirmed a bug in Google Photos that prevents users from sharing, editing, and deleting images after they have been edited. The company is working on a fix, which is expected to roll out "ASAP." This bug affects the usability of Google Photos for those impacted.