Turning off photo location sharing in a Google Photos shared album helps you maintain your privacy by preventing others from viewing the exact location data embedded in your photos within that specific album. This setting exclusively applies to shared albums and does not alter the location data saved with your personal photos in your Google Photos library or the broader location permissions of your device.
To disable the sharing of photo locations within a Google Photos shared album on your Android device, follow these simple steps:
Steps to Stop Sharing Photo Location in a Shared Album
- Open Google Photos App: On your Android device, launch the Google Photos app.
- Navigate to Sharing: Tap on the Sharing tab, typically located at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Shared Album: From your list of shared albums, tap to open the specific album for which you wish to turn off location sharing.
- Access Album Options: At the top of the screen, tap the More options icon (usually represented by three vertical dots or a gear icon) to reveal the album settings.
- Toggle Location Sharing: Locate the Share photo location option and tap the toggle switch to turn it off.
Practical Insight: Disabling this feature is a crucial privacy measure, especially when sharing albums with a broad audience or individuals who do not need access to the precise geographical data of your photos. This allows you to share your visual memories without compromising your location privacy.
