Random photos of strangers in my photo album

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Random photos of strangers in my photo album

I logged out of my Apple account on my phone and then logged back in (I was trying to fix a problem on my phone). I looked in my photo album and saw a bunch of random albums from apps that I don’t have, like WhatsApp. Some photos are from LA and I’ve never been to LA. And then in my main photo album, I have random photos from early this year (January-March 2019). Photos that I’ve deleted in the past showed up too. I don’t have photo stream enabled, airdrop was on for contacts only, and nobody has access to my Apple account. I don’t know what’s going on and I’m freaking out about my privacy. Is it time for me to get an android?!

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Dec 13, 2019 10:54 PM

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Answer 1

Eric Root

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685,215 points

Dec 17, 2019 1:45 PM in response to Confused-melon

Have you changed your password as a precaution?

Apple ID Password Change

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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Answer 2

Leanne_68

Community Specialist

Dec 17, 2019 1:18 PM in response to Confused-melon

Hello Confused-melon,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that there are unknown photos in your Photos library after recently signing out and back in with your Apple ID. I can definitely see how this could be concerning. Your privacy and security are very important. Please contact Apple Support for further assistance.

Contact Apple Support

Have a nice day!

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Random photos of strangers in my photo album

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