A Google Photos bug locks key buttons after edits. Google's two workarounds help until the fix arrives.
After you edit a photo, the Share, Edit, Add to and Trash buttons can stop responding in Google Photos.
Reports cover the Pixel 8 through Pixel 11 series and the Galaxy S25 Ultra, among other Android phones.
When saving an edit, choose Save as copy instead of Save. The original and the copy both stay usable.
Open photos.google.com to share or delete photos you already edited. Changes sync back to your phone.
Google says a fix is rolling out ASAP. Watch for a Google Photos update in the Play Store.
Google Photos Freezing After You Edit? Use These Two Workarounds Until the Fix Lands