Samsung Galaxy S4 and Google Web Albums

[AC Question]

I have had the S4 for almost a year. I used to be able to see and use my google web album pics from the gallery.

Now I can only pic pictures that are on my phones 'Camera Roll".

Thanks for any thoughts.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Are you using the stock Gallery or the Photos app? Go to Settings>Accounts-Google>[your Google account], and make sure Google Photos (distinct from Google+ Photos) and/or Picasa are checked (it might vary depending on the phone). Google Photos syncs with stock Gallery, while Google+ Photos syncs with Photos. But the albums are the same in the cloud.

 

[sjscoach]

I believe I am using the stock gallery because I can't find any APP called google photos. Actually I can't find an APP called Google Photos in the Play Store either. Sorry if I don't make sense, still wrapping my head around this smart phone thing.....

Thanks for any additional info you may be able to provide.

 

[B. Diddy]

The stock Gallery is typically just called Gallery. The app called "Photos" has an icon that looks like a pinwheel, and is part of Google+--it isn't its own app, so you won't find an app called Google Photos in the Play Store. If you have Google+ installed, you have Photos as well.