Photo access for apps



for what ever reason apps are randomly accessing access to personal photos.

private access, none the less I did not authorise this.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Nov 28, 2025 4:20 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2025 4:37 PM

That can happen on your device after permission is granted for the app. You can check and turn off those permissions at Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos.


If these are photos you have uploaded to a Social Media service, then your account with them may have been compromised and you will need to secure your account.


If you have shared your Apple Account/Password, they have complete access to any photos stored in iCloud. What devices do you have listed at Settings > [name on top], and scroll to the bottom.


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Nov 28, 2025 4:37 PM in response to TT123B

That can happen on your device after permission is granted for the app. You can check and turn off those permissions at Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos.


If these are photos you have uploaded to a Social Media service, then your account with them may have been compromised and you will need to secure your account.


If you have shared your Apple Account/Password, they have complete access to any photos stored in iCloud. What devices do you have listed at Settings > [name on top], and scroll to the bottom.


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