How to Stop Google Drive Uploads and Free Up Space

If you're running low on space on your Google Drive, it's time to take control of your uploads. You can stop Google Drive uploads and free up space by identifying and deleting unnecessary files.

First, take a look at your Google Drive settings to see how much space you're currently using. According to Google Drive's storage usage page, this is where you can see a breakdown of how your storage is being used.

To free up space, start by deleting any unnecessary files or folders. This will help you quickly free up space and prevent future uploads from consuming your storage.

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If your Google Drive won't stop uploading, you're not alone. This issue can be frustrating, but don't worry, there are ways to fix it.

You can try the 8 free and safe ways to stop Google Drive from uploading photos, documents, images, etc. presented in this article.

Canceling the current upload is a good starting point. Once you've done that, you can use the below-mentioned ways to fix the issue.

If your Google Drive cannot work normally, you can try the fixes below one by one or use CBackup to replace Google Drive directly.

There are helpful tips to fix Google Drive stopped working error on different devices.

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You can stop Google Drive from uploading files and folders using various methods, including canceling the upload task manually or using the cancel option and force-stopping the app.

If you're on a computer, you can cancel the upload task by clicking the CANCEL button in the upper right corner of the prompt box that pops up when your Google Drive is backing up.

On Android devices, you can stop an upload once it's stuck by using the cancel option and then force-stopping the Google Drive app.

Here are the steps to follow:

This will help you manage your uploads and prevent unwanted syncing.

You can stop Google Drive from uploading files and folders in various ways, depending on your device and preferences. One way is to cancel the upload task manually by clicking the "Cancel" button in the prompt box that appears when your Google Drive is backing up.

To prevent Google Drive from syncing automatically, you can disable the sync option on your device. On Android, you can do this by opening the Google Drive app, tapping the three-line menu icon, and selecting "Settings." From there, toggle off the "Sync on data usage" and "Sync on Wi-Fi" options.

If you're on a metered connection, you can block uploads over mobile data by turning off the "Transfer files only over Wi-Fi" toggle in Google Drive settings. This will ensure that Google Drive uploads files regardless of whether your device is on mobile data or Wi-Fi.

You can also stop Google Drive from syncing by disabling the sync option on your device. On Android, you can do this by following these steps: Open the Google Drive app, tap the three-line menu icon in the top-left corner, select "Settings", and toggle off the "Sync" option.

Here are some ways to stop Google Drive from uploading:

Note: If you want to stop an upload that's currently in progress, you can use the cancel option and then force the Google Drive app to close.

If you have folders that don't need to be synced regularly or contain large files that slow down the process, you can selectively stop syncing for specific folders.

To stop syncing a single folder, open the Google Drive desktop app, right-click on the folder, and select "Google Drive" > "Stop syncing this folder."

This approach is useful when you have large files that slow down the syncing process. You can also pause syncing for all folders and then selectively uncheck the folders you don't want to sync.

To pause syncing for all folders, open Google Drive in your internet browser, click the sync menu button, and select "Pause" on the sync menu.

You can then open your backup and sync preferences, uncheck the folders you don't want to sync, and click "OK" to save your new settings.

Here's a quick rundown of the steps to pause syncing for specific folders:

You can stop Google Drive from uploading files and folders by customizing your upload settings.

To do this, you can use the 8 free and safe ways presented in the article, which will be introduced in the following parts.

One of the ways is to use CBackup to replace Google Drive directly, which can help you fix the Google Drive stopped working error on different devices.

You can try the fixes below one by one to see which one works for you.

Alternatively, you can use CBackup to run your Google Drive account without any error.

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If you're dealing with a stuck Google Drive upload on your Android device, there's a quick fix to cancel the upload in progress.

To cancel the upload, long-press the Google Drive app icon and tap the "i" icon, then tap on "Force stop" and confirm.

You can then follow the steps outlined in the next section to fix the issue of Google Drive uploads getting stuck on Android.

If you're using an Android device and want to stop Google Drive from syncing, you can follow these steps. Open the Google Drive app and tap the three-line menu icon in the top-left corner.

Select "Settings" from the menu, and then tap "Sync." Here, you can toggle off the "Sync on data usage" and "Sync on Wi-Fi" options.

This will prevent Google Drive from syncing over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connections, helping you save data and battery life.

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If you're dealing with Android uploads in progress, you can stop them by using the cancel option and then force-closing the Google Drive app.

To cancel an upload, long-press the Google Drive app icon and tap the "i" icon. This will give you the option to cancel the upload.

If the cancel option doesn't work, you can force the Google Drive app to close by tapping on "Force stop" and confirming.

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Canceling an upload can be a lifesaver when Google Drive gets stuck. To cancel an upload, use the cancel option and then force the Google Drive app to close if the cancel option doesn't work.

You can stop an upload in progress on Android by long-pressing the Google Drive app icon and tapping the i icon. Tap on Force stop and confirm.

Canceling the upload is just the first step in fixing the issue. Once the current upload has been canceled, you can use the below-mentioned ways to fix the issue of Google Drive uploads getting stuck on Android.

To fix the issue, first, cancel the current upload.