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Q: Accessing iPhoto on NAS using iPhone

how do i view iphoto library which is on a NAS on my iphone?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Jun 28, 2016 6:31 AM

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Q: Accessing iPhoto on NAS using iPhone

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Jun 28, 2016 8:20 AM in response to melodythaddy
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    Photos for Mac
    Jun 28, 2016 8:20 AM in response to melodythaddy

    you can not

     

    1 - the iPhoto library can not be on a NAS - it can only be on a local drive formatted Mac OS extended (journaled) connected with a fast wired connection

     

    2 - iPhone can not access iPhoto libraries on a Mac under any conditions

     

    with EL Captain and Photos you can use iCloud Photo Library and it will keep all connected libraries on Macs and IOS devices identical - all additions, deletions or edits made on any device will be made on all devices

     

    LN

  • by léonie,Apple recommended

    léonie léonie Jun 28, 2016 8:46 AM in response to melodythaddy
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    Jun 28, 2016 8:46 AM in response to melodythaddy

    If you want to see the photos from an iPhoto Library on an iPhone, sync selected albums from your iPhoto Library to the iPhone using iTunes:

     

    See this document:  Keep your photos safely stored and up to date on all your devices - Apple Support

    (Scroll down to the paragraph "Sync manually with iTunes").

     

    I'd remove the iPhoto Library from the NAS. Apple requires that an iPhoto Library is on a locally mounted volume:  iPhoto: Issues with FAT32-formatted drives:

     

         "Additionally, storing the iPhoto library on a network rather than locally on your computer can also lead to poor performance or data loss."