Why are new Photos and AirDrop not appearing in the Photos Library immediately?

I can’t find airdrops, I can’t find photos I took now, screenshots, why do I have a recent group, if it goes there it’s not in the library, airdrops don’t go there, I have to find the location and search, what is happening to the photo library????


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on May 25, 2025 10:33 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2025 12:08 AM

The Library may have filters applied.

By default, the screenshots will be excluded from the "All photos" to reduce the clutter.

Filter and sort the photo library on iPhone - Apple Support


To ensure that really all photos are shown, tap the button with the two arrows in the lower left corner and disable all Filters, also make sure, that the display of screenshots is enabled.


Hide screenshots, items from your Mac, and items shared with you

By default, screenshots, photos and videos synced from your Mac, and photos and videos shared with you in the Messages app automatically appear in your photo library. You can hide these items to reduce clutter.

  1. Go to the Photos app  on your iPhone.
  2. Swipe down on the photo grid.
  3. Tap , then tap View Options.
  4. Tap Screenshots, From My Mac, or Shared with You to hide these items in your library. To stop hiding them, tap the option again.


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 26, 2025 12:08 AM in response to Anndoheb

The Library may have filters applied.

By default, the screenshots will be excluded from the "All photos" to reduce the clutter.

Filter and sort the photo library on iPhone - Apple Support


To ensure that really all photos are shown, tap the button with the two arrows in the lower left corner and disable all Filters, also make sure, that the display of screenshots is enabled.


Hide screenshots, items from your Mac, and items shared with you

By default, screenshots, photos and videos synced from your Mac, and photos and videos shared with you in the Messages app automatically appear in your photo library. You can hide these items to reduce clutter.

  1. Go to the Photos app  on your iPhone.
  2. Swipe down on the photo grid.
  3. Tap , then tap View Options.
  4. Tap Screenshots, From My Mac, or Shared with You to hide these items in your library. To stop hiding them, tap the option again.


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