Partner Sharing lets you instantly share your Google Photos library with someone else, but now it won't work with external photos.

Google has released a new update for the Photos app, which brings a new “Updates” feed. The new tab replaces the “Sharing” tab. As of now, the new feature is available only on Android devices. The iOS counterpart of the app hasn’t yet received the new functionality.

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The Partner Sharing feature in Google Photos has received an update that prevents images from third-party apps from being shared.

A new Updates page replaces the Sharing option in Google Photos The feature has been rolled out for both Android and iOS users It also offers shortcuts to the specific activity for quick access

There is currently no easy workaround for this Google Photos limitation.

Originally launched back in 2017, Partner Sharing is a form of sharing in Google Photos where you can share your library of photos automatically with another user. This can share all photos, photos of specific people, or time-based sharing after a specific date. It’s a handy feature, but it’s seeing a change right now.

Google quietly tweaks its partner sharing feature, blocking screenshots and third-party app images—leaving users scrambling for answers and workarounds.