iTunes cannot see all my Pictures folders, only a few

I'm trying to import my pictures into my iPhone, but when I click Photos, while trying to sync my phone, it shows only a portion of my pictures folder... I'm missing more than half of it. Is there any restriction? what's my problem?

MacBook Air (2018 or later)

Posted on Jan 13, 2019 5:26 AM

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Jan 14, 2019 7:22 PM in response to MartinMacIntensiveUser

Hello MartinMacIntensiveUser!

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!

I see from your post that when you try to sync iPhone with iTunes, certain folders containing photos are not showing up.

Take a look at this article called Resolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder and follow the steps provided.

Resolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder

Take care.

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