asked 2015-06-01 16:06:11 +0200
The Google Photos is detached from G+ now. Have a native client for that would be awesome. New-Google-Photos-app-is-here ... or some other native way how to automatically or manualy sync the camera photos from jolla to some cloud? I tried to install the APK photos, but it failed.
answered 2015-06-01 18:29:22 +0200
You can sync your photos to owncloud for example. An automatic way is provided by installing owncloud from Jolla-Store and a daemon from openrepos.
Update: I just recognized that the previous beta of googles photo and gallery bundle had auto-cloud uploads active - I don't know about the current one but I doubt it is any good in that matter either - oh and active means I get an error when I try to disable it so I uninstalled the apps completely.
I like the ownCloud app and the daemon - there are shortcomings (e.g. no sync when using mobile data, no video uploads, can't select multiple files...), but I hope it will be developed further. But this question was about Google Photos, maybe OP don't have a server to install ownCloud to, or just don't know how (ok, I admit, not a fair point, the process is documented really well and it's super easy) or simply doesn't want to. Google provides an API for Picasa, so I would guess they'll provide one for the new Photos platform as well.
raketti ( 2015-06-01 22:10:48 +0200 )editI think Chemist answered the last part of the requirement of "Other way". Yes, it's a possibility (how could I missed the application on the Jolla store? :o ). Anyway, I'll try it, and thank you for the hint. But I still think that having a simple application for uploading to Google would be nice. If I take a photo, then check connection and upload it. Sending options can be WLAN Only or any data connection. If at the moment when picture is taken is not allowed connection available, then mark the picture and send it immediately when right data connection will be available. Or mark every new pictures and upload it manually - manual sync opt.
cocovina ( 2015-06-02 08:39:03 +0200 )edit@cocovina how about the previous version of camera/gallery (that I just uninstalled because it uploads pictures to google and I do not want that) http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/google-edition-camera-apk-t2340751 the apk is the gallery + camera so do not wonder about getting both
chemist ( 2015-06-02 10:42:12 +0200 )editAsked: 2015-06-01 16:06:11 +0200
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I'd suggest an Android phone for use of Google's services. But maybe another option is to install Play services into your Jolla and install an Android app for Google Photos (just in case you didn't know, Android is owned by Google)
simo ( 2015-06-01 18:35:24 +0200 )editOK, and for Skype you suggest an Microsoft phone? :) Sorry. Google Photos is separate service now. I just think that simple app should be nice. I tried to install the Photos application via Aptoide, but it failed. Download the APK and install it directly also failed.
cocovina ( 2015-06-02 08:51:30 +0200 )editWell +simo is right Google Play Services should be required.
I installed the Google Photos App from the Play Store and it worked out of the box. Now uploading my photos from jolla camera
imunar ( 2015-06-02 11:38:11 +0200 )editAnd possibly, installing a good Android camera app enables uploading directly from that camera as well. For Play services: https://together.jolla.com/question/30926/howto-install-google-play/
simo ( 2015-06-02 11:42:26 +0200 )edit