Different Apple ID sharing photos

My sister and I are on 2 completely different Apple ID’s and phone plans. We have never had any issues before until one day all of my photos are now on her phone?!? My Apple ID is not synced to her phone at all. Any ideas how to fix this?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 10:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 12:24 PM

Hello annahoffmn,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you need help with photos issues. We completely understand why you'd reach out, and are happy to help.


Is there a chance these are in a shared photo library? That would explain what is happening. The following article can show you how to check:


How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support


Please have a look and let us know if this helps! 


Cheers! 



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Mar 21, 2023 12:24 PM in response to annahoffmn

Hello annahoffmn,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you need help with photos issues. We completely understand why you'd reach out, and are happy to help.


Is there a chance these are in a shared photo library? That would explain what is happening. The following article can show you how to check:


How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support


Please have a look and let us know if this helps! 


Cheers! 



Apr 29, 2023 10:57 AM in response to annahoffmn

Hey there annahoffmn,


If the shared library option is not enabled, perhaps check each of the locations suggested in this article to see if your Apple ID is used on each other's iPhone: Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Keep in mind, once the photos are added to the other library, the only way to remove them is by deleting them. Make sure the Apple ID is signed out so that the photos aren't deleted from the device where they belong.


Kind regards.

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