Unable to access Photos library to upload to Facebook using MacBook Air

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Unable to access Photos library to upload to Facebook using MacBook Air

Hello - Trying to upload a couple of pics to Facebook and when I attempt to access my Photos library by clicking the Add Photos/Videos icon within the posting space, the wheel just spins and spins - I've given it ten minutes or so each time but I've canceled out twice now. I found a thread from 2018 that indicated the first time you try to upload to Facebook after an upgrade it can take a really long time - the person was advised to let it spin for over 24 hours - but honestly, that can't be the right answer! Plus, who has that kind of time, right? :) So I'm wondering if there's something I need to do differently here. Thanks!

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 2:30 PM

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XSchwab Author

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Jul 15, 2021 11:40 AM in response to TonyCollinet

The wheel has now been spinning for over 112 hours. I'm going to pull the plug at this point. Part of me wants to let it keep spinning, just to see how long it takes, but the larger part of me wants to be able to use my Macbook again.

I have to say I'm very surprised this is such a problem on Macs. I have a work-issued PC that has no such issue. It's odd.

I guess I'll just create a folder for pictures I want to be able to upload to emails and social media. Thanks for that tip!

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Jul 10, 2021 2:39 PM in response to XSchwab

If you are not prepared to wait for the first time (seriously just let it go overnight)

Your other option is to export the photos you want to a folder, and then upload to facebook from there.

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Jul 10, 2021 4:43 PM in response to TonyCollinet

Thank you for replying! So, there is no shortcut. Well, maybe I'll just do a faux post and let it spin overnight. Thanks!

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Unable to access Photos library to upload to Facebook using MacBook Air

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