Q&A

What is the difference between recents and my Photo Stream?

What is the difference between recents and my Photo Stream?

The simplest way to explain the difference between your Camera Roll and Photo Stream is that your Camera Roll is where all the pictures you’ve taken with your iPhone are, whereas My Photo Stream syncs only the most recent ones, so you can access them on other devices.

What is the difference between iCloud photo library and my Photo Stream?

Apple’s iCloud Photo Library makes it possible for you to store all of your photos and videos in iCloud. My Photo Stream automatically uploads new photos and sends them to all of your iCloud-connected devices. It stores the most recent 30 days’ worth of photos (up to 1,000 photos).

What is Photo Stream on iPad?

My Photo Stream lets you snap a series of pictures with your iPhone while on a day trip, upload them to iCloud, then automatically view them on your iPad, Mac or Apple TV when you get back.

Why can’t I see my photo stream on iPad?

I can’t see my imported photos in My Photo Stream Make sure your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac has an active Internet connection. Check if you’re using iCloud Photos in the Photos app. If you’ve turned on iCloud Photos, photos from other devices using My Photo Stream won’t appear on your device.

Will deleting photos from Photo Stream delete from camera roll?

The Photo Stream photos are transient copies of the photos in your Camera Roll; photos older than 30 days will be deleted, and if you have more than 1000 photos the oldest will be removed to make space for new ones.

Do I need to backup photos if I use iCloud photo library?

iCloud Photos is an optional backup feature on Apple devices that securely stores your photos and videos online in the cloud. It’s helpful because it means that even if you were to lose your device, you won’t lose your photographs.

Does photo Stream still exist?

It can sync pictures older than 30 days and supports Live Photos and videos. But you only get 5 GB of storage space for free. If you need more space, you can pay for an upgrade. My Photo Stream is free and doesn’t have any storage space limitations.

How do I access my photo stream on iPad?

Just follow these steps to turn My Photo Stream on or off on an iOS device.

  1. On your device, open Settings.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID account.
  3. Tap iCloud > Photos.
  4. Switch Upload to My Photo Stream on or off.

How do I get pictures on both my iPhone and iPad?

How to keep photos in sync between your iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Settings on your iPad.
  2. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap “iCloud” and then tap “Photos.”
  4. On the Photos page, turn on iCloud Photos.
  5. Repeat these steps on your iPhone.

Does Apple keep permanently deleted Photos?

Apple does not keep copies of your photos. Deleted means gone, no longer exists. Unless you have backed your photos up before deleting them, there is no way to retrieve them.

How does my Photo Stream work on iPad?

Use My Photo Stream with the Photos app to access recent photos on any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Up to 1000 images are stored automatically for 30 days without using iCloud storage space or iCloud Photos. My Photo Stream automatically uploads your most recent photos to iCloud; you can even see them on devices that aren’t using iCloud Photos.

How long does my Photo Stream Stay on iCloud?

Note: My Photo Stream is automatically turned off if you use iCloud Photos. Images in My Photo Stream remain in iCloud for 30 days––after that, they’re removed.

How do I Turn Off My Photo Stream on my iPhone?

iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi on all of your devices. Check that Wi-Fi is on and you have an Internet connection. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Check that My Photo Stream is on for each of your devices. If the feature is on, turn it off and tap Delete. Then turn on My Photo Stream again.

Why is My Photo Stream not working on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > [ your name ] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on Upload to My Photo Stream. If you recently created your Apple ID, My Photo Stream might not be available. If My Photo Stream isn’t available, use iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud. Note: My Photo Stream is automatically turned off if you use iCloud Photos.