iMessage group photo sharing

Is there a way to allow new members of a text group to see previous photos shared by the group before they were members?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 6:21 AM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2023 2:07 PM

Hi debbie and mike,


With regard to your inquiry about viewing previously shared photos in a group iMessage thread, they will have access to the conversation from the point they join going forward.


If your desire is to allow others to view photos after being added, consider a Shared Album as described in How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Members added to the shared album are able to view all of the media in that album and can be invited or removed much like a group iMessage conversation.


Regards.


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Jun 20, 2023 2:07 PM in response to debbie and mike

Hi debbie and mike,


With regard to your inquiry about viewing previously shared photos in a group iMessage thread, they will have access to the conversation from the point they join going forward.


If your desire is to allow others to view photos after being added, consider a Shared Album as described in How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Members added to the shared album are able to view all of the media in that album and can be invited or removed much like a group iMessage conversation.


Regards.


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iMessage group photo sharing

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