Quick fixes: bring back Google Photos classic search instead of ‘Ask Photos’ Gemini AI

Issue

You just want to search your archived photos, instead of interacting with an AI assistant.

Quick fix

Inside the app, tap the Google account button at top-right, then go to Photos settings > Preferences > Gemini features in Photos, and turn off either "Search with Ask Photos" or "Use Gemini in Photos".

The full story

When Google rolled out its new AI-powered 'Ask Photos' search tool, I gave it a go - but after finding it slower, less helpful, and more confusing than the classic search, I always wound up pressing Google's handy button labeled "Switch to classic search" or "Use classic search" instead. (Some people found you could g ...

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