We’ll also look at enabling link sharing.

OpenLibraryfrom the bottom of Google Photos.

pick the shared album with the link to be removed.

Google Photos delete link prompt for link sharing on Android, with “Library,” “Options, and “Delete Link” highlighted

From thethree-dot menuat the top right, chooseOptions.

TapLink sharingand thenDelete link.

If nobody else has been given access to it, the button is instead calledMake private.

Remove person and make private buttons in Google Photos app for Android

SelectRemove person, then selectRemove personagain to confirm.

Disable Sharing on a Single Photo

Select themessage buttonat the top left of Google Photos.

Choose the image you’ve shared.

Google Photos image gallery and direct share conversation, with the Share button and “Send” highlighted

bring up the menu button at the top right and chooseOptions.

TapLink sharingfollowed byDelete link.

The methods we just covered aren’t the only ways to share over Google Photos.

Link sharing options in Google Photos for Android with Options, Link sharing, and Copy Link highlighted

To see how to disable partner sharing, check out Google’s explanation.

This is more like instant messaging built into Google Photos.

Select one or more items to share, and then tap theshare button.

Pick someone from your contacts to send it to.

Optionally, include some text to provide context.

Use theLibrarytab at the bottom of the app to pick the album you want to share.

Tap the menu button at the top right, and thenOptions.

Choose which sharing options to disable, if any, by selecting them.

For example, to let other people add photos, ensureCollaborateis kept on.

TapCopy linkto get the share link.

IfAndroid apps continue crashingor yourAndroid phone keeps freezing, you should probably troubleshoot your gadget.

Start by updating Android and reinstalling apps that you’re having trouble with, then cycle your gadget.

In the Android Messages app, go toSettings>More Settingsand tapWeb previewto disable previews.