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JaySeaAre Author

Level 1

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I used to be able to use Finder to sync my Mac's Photos albums to my iPhone. Can't do it with new phone.

Using Finder, I need help sending albums of Photos I have created that are located on my MacBook to my iPhone.

I've always been able to do this with my old MacBook and old iPhone, but I got a new MacBook and iPhone in December, but now when I go to sync my Mac and phone, there is no way to select "My Albums" in Photos (for example "Vacation 2022" or "Mom's 70th Birthday Photos") from my Mac like I used to.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 10, 2023 1:55 PM

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FoxFifth

Level 10

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Posted on Apr 10, 2023 2:01 PM

It may be because you apparently have iCloud Photos turned on in the Mac (see the red warning text in your screenshot). I've never tried syncing the devices using Finder with iCloud Photos turned on.

If you aren't familiar with iCloud Photos, see: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support and/or ask questions here.

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