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Q: How do I get the default Photostream on my MacBook Pro to match the Photostream on my iPhone and iPad?

Essentially, I am having issues getting photos that I save on my iPhone or iPad to automatically appear on my MacBook's iPhoto app (and vice versa). The iPad and iPhone automatically share all photos between each other. I have iCloud set up and all of the photo sharing options selected on all devices, so that's not the issue. I used a bit of a workaround and created and shared a custom stream, which ultimately works. However, it involves a lot of moving photos around on all three devices, so I'd like to get the Photostream service working the way it's intended by getting the default Photostream connected to my iCloud account automatically syncing among all three devices.

 

Thanks.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 7.0.3

Posted on Oct 27, 2014 8:09 PM

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Q: How do I get the default Photostream on my MacBook Pro to match the Photostream on my iPhone and iPad?

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  • by jeffd55,

    jeffd55 jeffd55 Oct 30, 2014 2:10 PM in response to TH3SPUS
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    Oct 30, 2014 2:10 PM in response to TH3SPUS

    Hello TH3SPUS,

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. 

     

    The following article contains the basics for viewing Photostream photos on your MacBook Pro:

     

    iPhoto and Aperture: Using Photo Stream

     

    Regards,

    Jeff D. 

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Oct 30, 2014 3:24 PM in response to TH3SPUS
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    Oct 30, 2014 3:24 PM in response to TH3SPUS

    Photos are kept in the My Photo Stream for 30 days or until more than 1000 have been added.  The photos will remain in the MPS for longer than 30 days if the 1000 limit is not reached.

     

    However, depending on when a device joined the iCloud feature and started receiving the MPS it will not see any that were added more than 30 days from the date of joining.  So if your MBP signed into iCloud and the MPS feature later than the other 2 devices it will not see photos that they might.  Also if you've turned off My Photo Stream on the MPB and then added it back it will only see the last 30 days worth.

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