Find photos and videos
Photos/videos you took
To search for photos or videos:
1. Open
the Photos app.
2. In the search box, type a search term, such as a location or person's name.
Make sure
back up and sync is on. You can only search backed up photos.
To browse for photos or videos:
1. Open the Photos app.
2. Do one of the following:
•
To scroll through photos and videos by date, touch
Photos.
•
To view photos and videos stored on your phone, touch
>
Device folders.
3. Touch a thumbnail to open the photo or video.
To learn more, touch
> Help & Feedback in the Photos app.
Photos/videos from text messages
To find photos you've saved from text messages:
1. Open the
Photos app.
2.
Touch
Albums.
3. Touch the name of your messaging app. (Swipe left if needed.)
Photos/videos from WhatsApp, Instagram, other apps
1. Open the
Photos app.
2.
Touch
Albums.
3. Touch the name of the app. (Swipe left if needed.)
Missing photos/videos
If you’re having trouble finding photos or videos, read Google's support information.
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