Q: Sync'd photos deleted when I turn on iCloud Photo Library?
I Just upgraded my 16GB iPad mini to iOS 9 after cleaning out old photos so there would be enough memory for the upgrade. I have about 200 photos sync'd with my MacBook. Why does iOS delete these if I turn on iCloud Photo Library?
iPad Mini, iOS 9.3.1
Posted on Apr 6, 2016 2:22 PM
I don't think Apple has ever stated "why" and speculation is against the terms of use of this forum. The following however is a method of dealing with it. The information is from Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support
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:
- Make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID on your computer and iOS device.
- Unlock your iOS device and turn on AirDrop.
- Open a new Finder window on your Mac and choose AirDrop in the sidebar.
- 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:
- Sign in to iCloud.com with the same Apple ID you use for iCloud Photo Library.
- Click iCloud Photo Library.
- Click Upload.
- Select the photos you want to upload.
- Click OK.
Posted on Apr 7, 2016 11:03 AM