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[Docs]Add documentation for "Backup only new photos" feature#9875

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Description

This PR adds comprehensive documentation for the "Backup only new photos" feature in Ente Photos.

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  1. Feature guide (docs/docs/photos/features/backup-and-sync/index.md):

    • Added new section explaining the "Backup only new photos" feature
    • Documented how to enable the setting on mobile
    • Explained the folder selection prompt behavior
    • Provided instructions for disabling the feature
    • Listed common use cases (new devices, privacy, storage management)
    • Added FAQ link to the Related FAQs section
  2. FAQ (docs/docs/photos/faq/backup-and-sync.md):

    • Added FAQ entry answering "Can I backup only new photos without uploading my existing library?"
    • Explained how the cutoff timestamp works
    • Linked to the detailed feature guide

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N/A - Documentation only changes

https://claude.ai/code/session_01Y6BbEMFS6vZq2p32igWbWu

@Shanthy17 Shanthy17 changed the title Add documentation for "Backup only new photos" feature [Docs]Add documentation for "Backup only new photos" feature Mar 31, 2026
@Shanthy17 Shanthy17 requested a review from setalp March 31, 2026 11:11
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a) THis can be done at the time of signup/login as well
b) What we do is backup from that day minus 7 days. So there is something for the user to see and then use the app instead of it being empty

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