The "solution" is to run a patched version of GCam that allows you to select a different gallery app, e.g. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev...
The "solution" is to run a patched version of GCam that allows you to select a different gallery app, e.g. https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev...
Or if you are using an alternative os you can use a fake google photos app.
It used to use your default gallery app, I see it as another anti-competitive choice on googles part