Do you have technical questions? I already have the answer. We recently had a message from Linda, a reader in Sevierville, Tennessee. Here’s what she had to say.
“Apple sent an email stating that effective July 26, 2023, all Photos on iPhone will be deleted (except on iCloud). I paid over $1,000 for storage space on this iPhone. can they do it “
All Apple has to do is kill the My Photo Stream service. Let’s dig into what exactly this means, and how to save photos before this happens.
What is My Photo Stream?
My Photo Stream is a service from Apple that allows users to keep the last 1,000 photos stored in iCloud for free for 30 days. You can then view those photos on any Apple device signed in with the same Apple ID. The purpose of this service is to allow Apple users to view and download photos taken on Apple devices (iPhone or iPad) locally without taking up additional storage space on iCloud.
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Check if My Photo Stream service is enabled on your iPhone
It’s important to check that the My Photo Stream service is enabled on your iPhone so that if you’re affected by changes Apple has made to the My Photo Stream feature, you’ll know how to proceed.if you Do My Photo Stream is not required when iCloud Photo Library is enabled.if you No If you’re using iCloud Photo Library at all, you should see a “My Photo Stream” folder.
How to Check if My Photo Stream Is Available on iPhone
- Open photo app and click the album
- look for a sheet called my photostream. If you see it, My Photo Stream is turned on.
- If you don’t see it, here’s what to do:
- tap set up
- click on our your name
- tap iCloudthen click photo and check if my photostream is open.If it’s open but you still can’t find the album, close it and click the delete. Turn it on again.
- then click photo and check if my photo stream is open.If it’s open but you still can’t find the album, close it and click the delete. Turn it on again.
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Screenshot of how to check if My Photo Stream is enabled. ( )
Apple to shut down My Photo Stream service in July 2023
Apple customers have received an email reminder that photos uploaded after June 26, 2023 will no longer be added to My Photo Stream, there will be no more photos in My Photo Stream, and the service will be disabled. closure.
However, all photos uploaded to My Photo Stream before June 26 will remain in iCloud for 30 days from the date of upload and will be available on My Photo Stream-enabled devices. The photos in My Photo Stream are already stored on at least one device, so as long as the original photos are on that device, you won’t lose any during the process.
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So, once Apple turns off My Photo Stream, are my photos gone forever?
No, thankfully once the feature is removed, photos from My Photo Stream won’t disappear forever. This means you can only access your photos on the device they were taken on, not all Apple devices. So, for example, if you include photos taken with your iPhone in My Photo Stream, you can only view them on your iPhone, not on your iPad or any other Apple device you own .
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Can I use other tools to access photos on all my devices?
Yes, if you still want to be able to use your Apple ID to access these photos on all your devices, you must set up and switch to iCloud Photos before the July 26, 2023 deadline to avoid losing any photos.
iCloud Photos offers all the same services as My Photo Stream, but with a few extra features. One of the great benefits of iCloud Photos is that it allows you to use more image file formats, save videos, and keep images permanently in the cloud. It also saves and syncs all photos across all your devices, unlike My Photo Stream which only saves and syncs the most recent 1,000 photos from the past 30 days.
One downside is that iCloud Photos eat up your storage space, which My Photo Stream doesn’t. However, iCloud Photos has several different storage plans, so you can choose the one that works best for you.
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How to switch from My Photo Stream to iCloud Photos
iCloud Photos is a service that allows you to take photos and store them in iCloud, so you can use your Apple ID to access your photos from any Apple device you own. One thing to note about iCloud Photos is that the more photos you put in it, the more storage space it takes up. So if you plan to upload a lot of photos here, you might want to consider purchasing a storage plan that meets your needs. Apple offers the following plans:
iCloud storage plans and pricing
- 5GB: free
- 50GB: $0.99 per month
- 200GB: $2.99 per month (Can be shared with up to five other family members at no additional cost)
- 2TB: $9.99 per month (Can be shared with up to five other family members at no additional cost)
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How to set up iCloud Photos on iPhone when you’re ready to leave My Photo Stream
- open your settings app
- choose your name
- click iCloud
- tap photo
- turn on Sync this iPhone.
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Screenshot instructions on how to set up iCloud Photos on iPhone. ( )
How to Set Up iCloud Photos on Mac When You’re Ready to Leave My Photo Stream
- click apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen
- go system settings
- click Apple ID
- click iCloud
- choose photo
- turn on Sync this Mac
- click complete.
Check how much iCloud storage you have on your iPhone
- Open set up on your iPhone
- Click on your name at the top of the screen
- tap iCloud
- Here, you’ll see a bar graph of your iCloud storage with colored sections showing how much space each type of data is taking up.The diagram includes data types such as documents, backups, home files, and others (such as service files)
- You can click Manage account storage or manage storage more details. You’ll see a list of apps and features and the iCloud storage they use. If you want to free up some space, you can tap an app or feature to get more information or delete data.
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What if I don’t want to use iCloud Photos when I’m ready to give up My Photo Stream?
If you decide you don’t want to use iCloud Photos after ditching My Photo Stream, you have two other options. The first option is to select the photos you want to keep in My Photo Stream and download them to your device. The second option is to manually transfer the images to another location, whether it’s your computer, hard drive, or another device. Here’s how to do both.
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After using My Photo Stream, users can download iCloud photos. (CyberGuy.com)
How to Download My Photo Stream Photos on iPhone
- open your photo app
- go to the album tabs at the bottom
- click my photo stream the album
- tap choose In the upper right corner
- select individually Photos you want to download or click select all In the upper left corner
- click share icon in the lower left corner
- Scroll down to see your options.You can save photos of your choice by clicking save image Or you can save them to your files app with a single click Save to file.
How to Download My Photo Stream Photos on Mac
If you have My Photo Stream on your Mac, here’s how to save photos.
- open your photo application
- go to My Photostream Album
- choose a photo you want to save to your Mac
- Drag photos to library titles in the sidebar to save them.
How to Manually Transfer Photos Between Devices When You’re Ready to Leave My Photo Stream
If you wish to transfer photos between devices after leaving My Photo Stream, you will need to use the appropriate cables to connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to whatever other device or storage system you are using. For example, if you want to transfer photos from your iPhone to your Mac, you can use the same wire that charges your iPhone as a USB cable, then plug it into your Mac. Once this is done, follow the steps below.
- have your iphone unlocked and in your hands
- Open photo app on your Mac
- Macs and iPhones may ask you to trust each device.tap Trust your Mac and iPhone if this happens
- click device name In the Photos sidebar on Mac
- Any new photos that don’t already exist on your Mac will appear on the screen.choose import all new photos
- All your new photos will be uploaded Once loaded, send it to your Mac.
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You can manually transfer photos between devices. (CyberGuy.com)
Kurt’s key takeaways
Unfortunately, My Photo Stream was taken; however, that doesn’t mean all your photos will be suddenly deleted. This means that unless you follow one of the options above, you may not be able to access your photos on as many devices as possible. Be sure to switch to iCloud Photos before the July 26, 2023 deadline. Or, if you don’t want to use iCloud Photos, you can manually download photos or transfer them to another location. Do what you think is best for you and let us know how the process goes.
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This article has been updated to reflect revisions to family pricing offered by Apple and to clarify additional photo storage options.
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