Understanding iCloud Photo Library

[jamiegoldsmith]

So I am trying to figure out which "folder" is the common one between devices. I have enabled Library on both phone and iPad and the only folder that shares pics is "Activity" but edits are not being shared. Can anyone expand my limited knowledge?

 

[anon(5140585)]

"My Photo Stream" is the common shares photos folder between all you devices. Check to make sure that is enabled under Settings > Photo & Camera.

Library is for backing up photos.

 

[jamiegoldsmith]

I have the "upload to photostream" enabled. I do not have any folders called photostream. Should there be one by that name?

 

[anon(5140585)]

With Photo Stream:


WithOUT Photo Stream:


Those where taken under the ALBUMS tab within Photos

 

[anon(5140585)]

I don't use My Photo Stream to upload all my photos between devices, but I did create a Photo Stream to add photos for the family to view on a website. It's easier than creating an entire website just for photos.

 

[jamiegoldsmith]

This is what I have in both phone and iPad. So confused

 

[anon(5140585)]

That indicates that Photo Stream is not turned on. Go into Settings > Photo & Camera and toggle ON



In the photo, mine is off because I don't use it.

 

[MattKerwin]

is there anyway to hide / delete the "Recently Deleted" folder...i know I got rid of them...I dont wanna see them anymore! lol

 

[anon(5140585)]

Lol, same here. I have not come across a way to remove it.

 

[MattKerwin]

Lol, same here. I have not come across a way to remove it.

awww shucks...its just annoying to look it lol

 

[jamiegoldsmith]

It IS toggled on. That's the confusing part. Appreciate your help BTW

 

[jamiegoldsmith]

This is what I have

 

[anon(5140585)]

Can you take a screen shot of your Photos app with the Albums tab selected.

 

[anon(5140585)]

Scratch that. When j toggle on iCloud Beta, my Photo Stream album disappears. So I assume you can view these photos through the website.

When Library Beta is off, Photo Stream is back within Albums.

 

[MattKerwin]

Anyone on the recently deleted? How can we get rid of them?