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What is the difference between photos and my photo Stream?

What is the difference between photos 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 happens if I turn off photo Stream?

Disabling it turns off any photos you’ve shared in albums to other people, but it also deletes all shared images from other people that are on your iOS or macOS device. So disabling it won’t remove any images from your libraries or Camera Roll from your devices.

Can I delete photos from iPhone but not iCloud?

Open Settings from your iPhone homescreen and tap on the Apple ID with your name. On the Apple ID screen, select iCloud > Photos. Use the toggle switch for iCloud Photos to disable syncing. With the connectivity between iPhone and the iCloud disabled, you can safely delete photos from your iPhone.

What is the best way to manage photos on iPhone?

How to organize photos on your iPhone:

  1. Delete duplicate photos.
  2. Delete unnecessary screenshots.
  3. Utilize the search option.
  4. Use photo organizing apps.
  5. Create a “print-worthy” album.

How to access Photo Stream on iPhone?

To know how to set up and start using Photo Stream on your iPhone,first you need to click the gear icon on your iPhone to open Settings app.

  • Click on “Apple ID > iCloud” and locate “Photos”.
  • Tap on “Photos” and scroll down to find “Upload to My Photo Stream”.
  • What does turning off Photo Stream on iPhone do?

    My Photo Stream doesn’t update over cellular. On iPhone,My Photo Stream only uploads when connected to Wi-Fi.

  • Check your battery. To conserve power,My Photo Stream stop syncing if the device’s battery drops below 20%.
  • Make sure Photo Stream is turned on on each device.
  • Make sure you’re using the same Apple ID.
  • How to disable Photo Stream on your iPhone?

    – Step #1. Tap on iCloud. – Step #2. Tap on Photos. – Step #3. Turn off the switch for Photo Stream. – Step #4. Optionally, turn off Photo Sharing. – Step #1. Open Settings. – Step #2. Scroll down and tap on Photos & Camera. – Step #3. Turn off My Photo Stream. – Step #4. Optionally, turn off Photo Sharing.

    How to view photos in my Photo Stream?

    iPhone,iPad,or iPod touch. iOS 8 or later: Tap Photos > Albums > My Photo Stream.

  • Mac. Go to Photos > Albums > My Photo Stream.
  • Apple TV. Apple TV HD: After you sign in to iCloud,go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud and turn on My Photo Stream.
  • Windows PC.