Using Google Photos to Back Up your Photos and Videos Install Google Photos via Self-Service Launch Google Photos Google Photos will ask for your permission to access your Photos. Select OK. Google Photos will ask for your permission to send you notifications. Tap Allow if you want notifications, otherwise, tap Don't Allow. (If you are not logged into Google, it will ask you to log in at this point) Verify "Back up & sync" is turned on. Select your preferred image quality level. "Original Quality" is fine for most purposes. Tap Confirm. Google Photos automatically will begin backing up your photos and videos from this point on.