If you have not updated to iPadOS 16.3.1, deleting and re-installing the Google Photos App may resolve the immediate problem.
After deleting the Google Photos App from your iPad, you should perform a forced-restart before reinstalling the App from the Apple App Store.
App deletion:
Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Forced Restart:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
- Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
- Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
- Press and hold the top button.
- When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.
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Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
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