How to Stop Video Playback (Grid Playback) on Google Photos
Google Photos now comes pre-installed as the default gallery app on most Android phones. When you open the Google Photos app, live previews of videos appear on the main timeline. This feature auto-plays the videos in the Google Photos grid without opening them.
Some users like the automatic playback in the Google Photos grid, while others find this behavior annoying and distracting. If you are also one of those users who want to stop Google Photos from playing automatically, then this is now possible with the help of ‘Photo Grid Playback Settings’.
In this article, I have shared how you can stop video playback (grid playback) on Google Photos. By disabling the grid playback settings, you can save your internet data as well as your phone’s battery to a great extent.
How to Stop Video Playback or Grid Playback on Google Photos
Before you follow the steps below, make sure you have the latest version of the Google Photos app installed on your Android or iPhone. If your Google Photos is outdated, then update it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
To stop videos from playing automatically on Google Photos:
1. Open Google Photos App on Your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap on Profile Picture at Top Right Corner.
3. Tap on Photos Settings.
4. Tap on Preferences.
5. Tap on Photo Grid Playback.
6. Turn Off Toggles Next to Videos and Motion Photos.
That’s it! Now the live preview of any video will no longer automatically play in your Google Photos grid.
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How to Disable Loop Video Playback in Google Photos
The Google Photos app also allows you to disable the loop video playback mode. For this, follow the steps below.
To turn off continuous loop playback of any video in Google Photos app:
1. Launch Google Photos App and Play Any Video.
2. When Video is Playing, Simply Swipe Up Your Screen to Access More Options.
3. Turn off Loop Video Mode.
That’s it! So by following the two methods mentioned above, you can easily disable both grid playback and loop video playback in the Google Photos app. If you want to re-enable these, you can do so by following the process above.
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