Tech Desk 
Apr 23, 2025
Installing Google Photos on your new phone may soon be easier, with Google testing a new onboarding screen. This is part of an update to Google Photos, which is one of the most widely used apps for photo and video backup.
The new screen is intended to make it easier for users to begin using the app and become familiar with important settings immediately.
Google Photos' new setup
Google Photos is popularly used to store and manage images and videos. It provides auto cloud backups and intelligent features such as image search, albums, and editing features.
Developers have now included a new setup screen within version 7.26 of the app, shown for the first time when you install it on a new device.
This revised Google Photos setup screen is all about convenience. It simply puts your profile picture front and centre, so you have no doubt whose Google account you are using.
Notably, a useful addition is a switch that allows you to enable photo backup on mobile data, in addition to Wi-Fi. Previously, you had to delve deep into settings to have this option. Now it's there immediately at setup.
There is also a mention of how your videos and photos will be stored in their Original quality, but that you can still adjust this later in the app settings. Generally, this new installation process is meant to ease things out for new users as well as for anyone who's upgrading his or her Android phone.
