google play services will not let me turn off picasa

Google Play Services Won't Let Me Turn Off Picasa: A Frustrating Experience

If you're like me, you might have experienced the frustration of trying to turn off face detection in Picasa, only to find that Google Play Services won't let you. I recently went through this ordeal and thought I'd share my experience with others who may be struggling with the same issue.

I was having a blast exploring the new features of Picasa 3.5 when I stumbled upon the face recognition feature. At first, it seemed like a cool tool that could help me organize my photos more efficiently. However, after using it for a while, I decided to turn it off temporarily so that I could focus on other tasks in Picasa.

But here's the catch: Google Play Services wouldn't let me turn it off! It kept popping up with images of people I'd never seen before, and I was forced to identify them or ignore them. I tried ignoring them for a while, but eventually, I decided to take some time to figure out what was going on.

After digging deeper, I discovered that the face recognition feature is linked to FR (face recognition) which starts automatically whenever you open Picasa or add new pictures to an older folder. This means that every time you start Picasa with new pictures or add an older folder, it will trigger the face recognition feature and try to identify the people in those photos.

Now, if you're like me and aren't particularly interested in the face recognition feature, this can be quite frustrating. But don't worry, there's a solution! Simply go back and check the box again to resume working on face detection, or opt out of it altogether if you're not interested.

In conclusion, while Picasa 3.5's new features are exciting, they also require some getting used to. If you're having trouble with the face recognition feature, don't worry – you're not alone! With a little patience and exploration, you'll be able to master it in no time.

Google play services will not let me turn off picasa