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Save data when backing up to Google Photos
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Backing up your phone’s photo library is a must if you want to ensure your precious memories last a lifetime rather than only the life of your phone. Taking Google Photos as a good example of how easy it is these days, here’s how to let the backups happen while saving your mobile data by restricting backups to when you get back to Wi-Fi.