microg / microg/GmsCore

"Back up & sync" in Google Photos doesn't work, PHOTO_AUTO_BACKUP service is not implemented

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Description

The "Back up & sync" keeps "Status updating" in Google Photos

logcat is attached.
lc.txt

Version: 0.2.4-14-gdb93985

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Research direction

Start by reading the attached lc.txt logcat and locating the PHOTO_AUTO_BACKUP service in the Android source. Determine which missing implementation keeps Google Photos "Back up & sync" at "Status updating." Done means the service is implemented and the sync status advances successfully, with verification added where the project supports it.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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