Why is the "Auto Add" option disabled in the new Google Drive?

[TarekSalama]

So I updated Google Drive to the new version and I found this option disabled, no matter how many times I tap it, it won't get enabled.

https://www(dot)dropbox(dot)com/s/t5luogmvbki2mc7/2015-04-02%2022.31.57.png?dl=0

I assume if I enable it, all my photos that we were auto backedup to Google+ will copied/moved to Google Drive.

 

[B. Diddy]

Can you enable it on your Google Drive on the web? Click on the gear button at the upper right, then Click Settings, and check the box for "Create a Google Photos folder."

I think all it does is make your Google+ Photos also visible in Google Drive (which can therefore manipulate those files as well).

Also, on the phone, go to Settings>Apps>All, select Google Drive, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Now open it again, and allow it to sync. Is the setting selectable now?

 

[B. Diddy]

By the way, that feature is still rolling out, so it's possible your device isn't quite ready for it yet. I have the folder, but my Google+ Photos haven't yet appeared in the Drive folder. There's a message that says they're coming soon.

 

[RealPetChicken]

Can you enable it on your Google Drive on the web? Click on the gear button at the upper right, then Click Settings, and check the box for "Create a Google Photos folder."

I think all it does is make your Google+ Photos also visible in Google Drive (which can therefore manipulate those files as well).

Also, on the phone, go to Settings>Apps>All, select Google Drive, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Now open it again, and allow it to sync. Is the setting selectable now?

This worked for me, thanks.