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Jamiehow4
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Q: Can I use photo stream when abroad?

I am trying to use photostream whilst abroad but it doesn't seem to work? Why not?

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Posted on Apr 27, 2013 12:59 AM

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Jamiehow4

Q: Can I use photo stream when abroad?

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  • by david.menzel,

    david.menzel david.menzel Apr 27, 2013 3:50 AM in response to Jamiehow4
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    Apr 27, 2013 3:50 AM in response to Jamiehow4

    Yes, it should also work abroad. I had no problems so far using it in Italy, Turkey etc.

  • by pvonk,

    pvonk pvonk Apr 27, 2013 9:04 AM in response to Jamiehow4
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    Apr 27, 2013 9:04 AM in response to Jamiehow4

    Check the following:

    • From your Home screen, tap Settings > iCloud > Photo Stream, and make sure the slider is set to the ON position.  If grayed out, check Restrictions in Settings>General.
    • From the Home screen, tap Settings > Wi-Fi, make sure the slider is set to ON, and that your device is connected to a wireless network.
    • Ensure that Camera app is closed on the device where you took the photo. Photo Stream will not upload photos from an iOS device until the Camera app is closed.
    • Ensure your iOS device has not fallen below 20% battery power. To preserve battery life, Photo Stream downloading and uploading are disabled when the battery reaches this threshold. Downloading and uploading will resume once you charge your device, and the battery charge is greater than 20%.

     

     

    Note that when photo stream is turned on, only pictures taken from that point on will go to the stream, not existing photos.  For those, sync them to a computer using itunes and USB cable.