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What caused the iOS DCIM folder structure to change?

For years, whenever I connected an iOS device to my Windows computer, in file explorer I saw a DCIM folder with subfolders following a pattern of 100APPLE, 101APPLE, 102APPLE, etc. Today when connecting one of my devices (running iOS 14.6), I noticed those folders are gone. Instead, the pattern seems to be YYYY__MM (e.g. 2013__01 and 2021__07). However, on a second iOS device (running iOS 14.7), the folder pattern is unchanged--I still see the original folder names.

What triggers this change? Is there a way to switch back? At first I thought it was updating to iOS 14.6; since my second device has an even more recent version, though, I'm wondering if there's some other necessary condition to trigger the folder name change.

Posted on Oct 16, 2021 4:39 AM

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Oct 17, 2021 9:37 AM in response to saadJafarawan

Hello and welcome to Apple Support Communities  saadJafarawan,


Thanks for posting here! This is a place where other Apple users can submit questions or respond to others to help lend a hand. Let’s take a closer look as we do our best to provide some additional insight. We understand you're inquiring about the extension on photos and the folders they are stored in.  To start, make sure you have the most current operating system on your device. (Settings > General > Software Update) The best place to submit information like this would be Apple's feedback page and we have attached a link below.


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If you need further assistance after following the link above, please don't hesitate to reach out.


Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities.


Best regards.

What caused the iOS DCIM folder structure to change?

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