I’ve read on reddit that Google still provides unlimited photos backup if you own Pixel 5a and lower. On rooted Android you can fake that and get free backup storage, but who wants to give pictures to Google?! I was thinking if it’s possible or done by someone to create an environment on Docker by faking device info to access that free storage and backup rclone crypted files as images (by .jpeg fake extension or something)?
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That’s a recipe for data wipeout.
I know it’s not the point, but I do think it would be easier to set up a photo server than to hack around Google.
Look into self hosting
Setup seafile for normal dropbox like functionality and immich for photogallerly.
In the end , after alk rhe effort to trick Google, all your shit aill still be on google.
MiniPCs are quite cheap now on Alibaba or Amazon etc. Wait for a sale on a large HD abd you’re good to go.
100% @gargari
Even something simple like syncthing is very easy
Immich is a great service and the app is basically Google photos
The word you’re looking for is steganography
Mm no, that is encoding a message in the image, but the image remains the same and normal. Only the msg within is hidden cryptographycally…
I remember getting a 500mb picture one time, and found out it was the dark side of the moon album embedded in it. Its not just messages within pictures.
I was trying to point out that OP is asking for a complete different thing.
I am not sure that can be done. For some devices, the free backups only apply to “Storage saver” quality, which means decreasing resolution and quality, which obviously couldn’t be done here.
Secondly, there is some file size limit. I think 50MB/image, but you could split the files, if it worked in the first place.i don’t have unlimited photo storage for any of my two pixel 3 anymore. is this regional?
I just buy a pixel 1 for 50 bucks. Then I use that to upload my current photos. Works flawlessly
You’re trying to trick Google into giving you paid service. It’s very much different to ad blocks and whatnot. This will cause you mountains of problem, if possible in the first place…
