Google Photos Editor Bug Freezes Share and Delete Buttons
Google confirms a Google Photos editor bug that leaves Share, Edit, Add to, and Trash unresponsive after editing. A fix is in the works.
Google Photos users are running into a bug that breaks the app's editor after a photo has been edited. Once an edit is applied, the Share, Edit, Add to, and Trash buttons stop responding.
Google has confirmed the issue and says its team is working on a fix. The company has not given a timeline for when the update will arrive.
Until then, Google is pointing users to two workarounds. New edits can be saved with the "Save as copy" option, and already-edited photos can be deleted or shared through photos.google.com in a browser.
Reports of the problem span the Pixel 8 series through the Pixel 11 series, according to androidauthority.com. At least one reader also reported hitting the bug on a Galaxy S25 Ultra, suggesting the issue is not limited to Google's own hardware.
Quick answers
What is the Google Photos editor bug?
After a photo is edited, the Share, Edit, Add to, and Trash buttons become unresponsive.
Is there a fix for the Google Photos bug?
Google confirmed the bug and said its team is working on a fix, but no release date has been given.
What can I do while waiting for the fix?
Google suggests saving new edits with "Save as copy" and using photos.google.com to delete or share already-edited photos.