GoKawiilGoogle Photos fixes bug hiding edited images from other apps' pickers
Google has resolved a Google Photos bug that kept edited images from appearing in the image picker used by other Android apps, such as messaging and social media services. The issue, which surfaced over the summer, mainly affected users who overwrote originals rather than saving edits as separate copies. Reports from APK Mirror's Artem Russakovskii and 9to5Google confirm the fix is now live.
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The fix follows another recent Google Photos glitch that froze key editing buttons, suggesting the app has faced a string of reliability issues in recent months. Quick turnarounds on both problems indicate Google is prioritizing stability fixes, which matters for users who rely on Photos as their default gallery and sharing tool across other apps.
- Google fixed a bug that hid edited Google Photos images from other apps' image pickers.
- The issue mainly affected users who overwrote original photos instead of saving edits as copies.
- This follows a separate Google Photos bug last month that froze Share, Edit, Add to and Trash buttons.
Source: engadget.com — Kris Holt, 2026-10-29
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