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jwhit63

Q: ICloud Photo Libraryone is saying will be removed.  Does anyone know how to switch to ICloud Photo Library and keep the photos that are currently on the phone?

I want to turn on my ICloud Photo Library but I dont want to lose the photos that my phone is saying will be removed.  Does anyone know how to switch to ICloud Photo Library and keep the photos that are currently on the phone?

Posted on Oct 28, 2015 2:58 PM

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  • by FoxFifth,

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Oct 28, 2015 3:49 PM in response to jwhit63
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    Oct 28, 2015 3:49 PM in response to jwhit63

    The photos that will be removed are ones that were placed onto the phone via syncing them from a computer using iTunes. Assuming that you still have the original photos on the computer, see the information below (copied from Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support ).

    If you no longer have the originals on the computer or anywhere other than the copy that is on the phone, you would first need to use 3rd party software to recover the copy from the phone or email the photos from the phone to yourself.

    iCloud Photo Library doesn't upload photos and videos you copy to your device from iTunes. To upload the original versions, follow the steps below.

    OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 or later

    To upload original versions of your Mac library, click Photos > Preferences and turn on iCloud Photo Library.

    You can also use AirDrop to copy the photos from your computer to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

    1. Make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID on your computer and iOS device.
    2. Unlock your iOS device and turn on AirDrop.
    3. Open a new Finder window on your Mac and choose AirDrop in the sidebar.
    4. Drag the photos to the icon for the iOS device in the Finder window.

    OS X Mavericks and earlier or Windows

    You can upload JPEG photos using the Photos app on iCloud.com:

    1. Sign in to iCloud.com with the same Apple ID you use for iCloud Photo Library.
    2. Click iCloud Photo Library.
    3. Click Upload.
    4. Select the photos you want to upload.
    5. Click OK.