Why aren't my photos transferring to my desktop?

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why are photos not transferring to desk top

I had an android ph until it was stolen a week or two ago . i bought exactly the same phone again.On my previous phone, my photos went overnight from my phone in to my google photos on my desktop but on my new phone, its not happening and I dont know what has changed. Can anyone help pls?

 

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Re: why are photos not transferring to desk top

Welcome to Android Central! Are you sure you have Google Auto Backup turned on? Open the Photos app, tap Menu>Settings>Auto Backup, and make sure the switch is turned on.