Some Discord users on Android have noticed that the recent update has taken away a handy feature. For years, people could pick photos straight from Google Photos to share in chats. Now, that option is gone, and only Google Drive shows up when they try to upload images. Naturally, this glaring issue has left users complaining about it online.
The trouble started popping up just hours ago for some, while others saw it earlier in the day. One frustrated user, Aggressive-Jump-4428, posted on Reddit, “Discord isnt letting me select Google Photos anymore, now only Drive. Its always had google photos for years and now today its gone.” Plenty of others chimed in, saying they’re dealing with the same headache. Basic fixes like clearing the app’s cache or restarting phones haven’t worked, leaving folks stumped.
Not every Android device seems to be hit, though. Some users report their older models, like the Galaxy S9+, still work fine with gallery apps. But newer phones, like the S24 Ultra, are stuck with the issue. This patchy impact hints that the update might not play nice with certain phone setups or Android versions.
The timing points to Discord’s latest update as the likely troublemaker. The app’s developers have been rolling out changes lately, like new voice filters for select users and better Mastodon post embeds. But this tweak seems to have gone off the rails. Aggressive-Jump-4428 filed a report with Discord support, and with so many complaints piling up, the company probably knows something’s up. No official word has come out yet, though.
For now, users are stuck finding workarounds. Some are uploading photos through Google Drive, but it’s a clunky substitute. Others have tried different gallery apps, with mixed results. So it’s clear users will have to wait for a patch that brings back the feature. That said, Discord’s team definitely has its work cut out after all the backlash with the new desktop UI and a bug causing the mic to go dead due to a bug with the new overlay.
Until Discord sorts it out, Android users might need to get creative or sit tight for a fix.
Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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