Cannot join a shared library

I am on iOS 16 and created a shared library. then invited a family member.

When she tries to join the library she gets this error

Which means

"Shared Library Cannot be Used - Library owner stopped sharing or you don't have permission"

I didn't stop sharing the library and grant permission to her

Anyone having the same error?

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 7:31 AM

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Sep 27, 2022 5:51 AM in response to udalmaz

Apparently the feature is delayed and was there removed from the iOS 16 release: https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/09/09/apple-delays-icloud-shared-photo-library-for-later-ios-16-release

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