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Retrieving photos from cloud

Now that I have a new computer, I want to get all my photos off my phone (and from the cloud) and onto the computer, but can't seem to make this happen due to "optimized storage." When I delete them, they are disappearing, even though I have checked the "download originals to this Mac" box. Any suggestions?

Posted on Jun 4, 2023 6:32 AM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2023 6:35 AM

Open photos

go to photos >preferences > iCloud

toggle on iCloud Photos and ensure that your Mac is the system library


that’s it

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Retrieving photos from cloud

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