Why can’t I edit a photo in a shared album from an iPhone?

This is pretty standard functionality and I’m confused why it’s not enabled. Unless I’m missing how to do it. C’mon Apple!

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 6:00 AM

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1 reply

muguy

Level 10

92,318 points

Dec 3, 2022 6:23 AM in response to JonnyYa

Once shared it cannot be edited in the shared album, just in the original library. Make your edits before sharing the photo.

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