Google Photos: What Is Cloud Icon?

In Google Photos, there are several cloud-related icons that convey different meanings:

  1. Cloud with Checkmark: This icon indicates that a photo or video is backed up to Google Photos cloud storage.

  2. Cloud with Exclamation Icon: It typically signifies that the item failed to upload to backup due to insufficient space or excessive cellular data usage while uploading.

  3. Cloud with an Arrow Pointing Up: When you see this icon on a photo, it means that the photo isn't yet backed up to the Google Photos cloud. Tapping on this icon will initiate the upload process.

  4. Cloud with a Line Passing Through: If you notice a cloud icon with a line passing through it on your profile picture, it means that backup functionality is turned off for your account in the Google Photos app.

Remember that these icons can change depending on the context and version of the Google Photos application you're using.