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Q: Photos not appearing

Why are the photos I take on my IPAD or IPHONE NOT appearing on my IMAC?  My Photostream is selected on all 3 devices.

iMac (20-inch Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Posted on Aug 12, 2015 6:16 AM

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  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Aug 14, 2015 6:24 AM in response to golfingduo
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    Aug 14, 2015 6:24 AM in response to golfingduo

    Hello golfingduo,

     

    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.

     

    It seems like photos you take on your iPad and iPhone don't appear in My Photo Stream on your iMac. Verifying that My Photo Stream is turned on for all devices is a good step.

     

    Are you using OS X Yosemite on your Mac? If so, check the iCloud Photo Library setting next:

    If you're using Photos, follow these steps:

    1. Make sure your Mac has an active Internet connection.
    2. Check if you're using iCloud Photo Library in the Photos app. If you enabled iCloud Photo Library, photos from other devices using My Photo Stream will appear in All Photos.

    From Get help using My Photo Stream

     

    If you're not using Yosemite or iCloud Photo Library isn't turned on, see if you have the My Photo Stream folder in the photo application you're using (Photos, iPhoto, or Aperture):

    • Photos 1.0 or later: Go to Photos > Albums > My Photo Stream.
    • iPhoto 9.5 or Aperture 3.5: Open iPhoto > iCloud > My Photo Stream.
    • iPhoto 9.4 or earlier or in Aperture 3.4: Open iPhoto > My Photo Stream or Photo Stream.

    From My Photo Stream FAQ

     

    Best Regards.

  • by golfingduo,

    golfingduo golfingduo Aug 14, 2015 7:33 AM in response to jeremy_v
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    Aug 14, 2015 7:33 AM in response to jeremy_v

    I am using OS X Yosemite but I do not have enough space to use ICloud Photo Library.

     

    I have Photos 1.0 and when I go there I do have show My Photo Stream in the Albums. All I have under Albums is: All Photos, Faces, Last Import and Videos. Then I have IPhoto Events but there is no Photo Stream there either.

     

    Thanks for trying to help me. Any other suggestions?

  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Aug 17, 2015 5:45 AM in response to golfingduo
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    Aug 17, 2015 5:45 AM in response to golfingduo

    Hi golfingduo,

     

    Thanks for your reply.

     

    It sounds like you do have the My Photo Stream folder in Photos, but the pictures from your iOS devices don't appear there.

     

    Due to the nature of the issue, you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action.

     

    Sincerely.