attach photo to email from photo stream stopped working iPad 1OS 15.0.2

Hi there spmm,

We certainly want to help get you back to enjoying sharing photos with the Mail app, so let's start with some basics:

1. You mentioned already doing some troubleshooting, but which steps were tried?
2. As you mentioned having iPadOS 15.0.2 installed, we recommend backing up, then updating to iPadOS 15.1: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
3. Is this only happening with a specific photo, or does it occur with all photos in Photo Stream?
4. Is your iPad using cellular, or a Wi-Fi connection currently?
5. If you're using Wi-Fi, have you tested for this same issue when using a different Wi-Fi network?

Take care!

Hey there spmm,

Our apologies on the confusion, as we now understand that you are able to see your photos, it's just that it's not showing when trying to send one in an email.

Based on the details you confirmed earlier, along with the steps tried, we also think this is unexpected behavior.

We recommend contacting Apple Support, letting them know what steps you've tried, and they'll take it from there.

Here's the link to reach them again just in case: Get Support

We you have you have a great day!

Hey spmm,

Those details helped us better understand what's happening.

As you're signed into iCloud, and have My Photo Stream enabled, there are a few things to know about how long photos stay there. More details can be found in the first paragraph under 'How My Photo Stream works with iCloud Photos' here: My Photo Stream

While we recommend using iCloud Photos as it doesn't have the same restriction, along with more features available for your photos, the decision is up to you.

Here are more details about setting up iCloud Photos just in case you were interested: Set up and use iCloud Photos

If you still need more help with this, we recommend reaching out to Apple Support here: Get Support

Cheers!

Hello spmm,

Thanks for letting us know it also occurs on your iPhone, along with those other details.

Let's continue ruling out some other possible causes by confirming the following:

1. You mentioned this was a recent issue, but when did it start?
2. To clarify, you mentioned using Photo Stream, but this is a much older feature. Currently, Photos uses iCloud Photos to keep photos/videos synced across devices. How exactly are you using Photo Stream, and is iCloud Photos currently enabled under Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Photos?
3. In the same settings page, does it show any photos currently syncing with your iPhone and iCloud?

Have a good one!