I really don't like the new photo albums that came along with iOS 10 (places and people) is there any way to delete these albums entirely? Or at least remove the items already in these folders?
Also while I'm here.. I used to have my safari history set to "do not track" and it worked, ever since the update it still says do not track but now shows my browsing history, ugh.
Please help!
iPhone 6, iOS 10
I see the answer saying it can't be done. But ***!!! why do I have to put up with waste of space folders just because some faceless developers think it's a good idea to treat me as an idiot? I'm actually capable of sorting out my own folders thank you very much. I resent having to scroll down past some massive folder icons (they're all ridiculously big now) just to get to the folders I have created.
Apple, please sort this mess out and start giv
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It takes up a huge amount of my memory space on my phone!
What makes you think this?
The predefined smart albums "Places", "Selfies", "Panoramic", etc do not need much extra storage. They are created from the photos in your Photos Library by referencing the photos already in the library. Each photo is stored only once. The albums contain only a pointer to the photo in the camera roll.
If you need to free memory, delete a photo from the camera roll. Then it will vanish from all other albums as well.
The only waste caused by the predefined albums is the space they require on the display. You have to scroll past them, when you are looking for your own albums.
This doesn't add a whole lot but I agree, it's confusing and seems to 'split' your photos if that makes sense. I am mid level at worst as far as knowledge with an iPhone and it was very confusing to me and now just ABSOLUTELY slows down my photo app in way of finding a photo. I hate this along with many other ways I feel 'bullied' into things by Apple with an iPhone. I'm about done, about done with Verizon too but that's another discussion.
I totally agree. It may a generational thing. But I really don't like being led around by the nose (and somewhat resent the mainstream's willingness to be so led).
Anybody have any recommendations of non-Apple photo aps that treat you like a real adult (but allow synching from iTunes)?
I'm actually capable of sorting out my own folders thank you very much. I resent having to scroll down past some massive folder icons (they're all ridiculously big now) just to get to the folders I have created.
Photos on iOS devices is very limited and does not support the creation of smart albums like Photos on a Mac. There is no way to create smart albums to search for specific attributes of photos, like the location, like panoramic photos, HDR photos, front camera of back camera. That is why Apple provided at least predefined albums for these searches. I'd prefer to be able to create smart albums according to my needs, but until the Apple, developers relent, we will be stuck with the few predefined albums.
You'd better use the feed back form to tell the developer team what the users really want and need:
Well, Paparin, Ingo pointed out the best way to get Apple's attention, if there is a problem with a product and people are not satisfied with the way it is working. That is the feed back form. You can be sure that the developers will see the feedback. and we can hope, that a future update will fix the problem.
These forums are not permanently monitored by the developers, so we cannot be sure, that they will see each post. Apple provided these forums primarily for users to discuss technical problems and help each other to use the products efficiently.
If the predefined albums are intolerable, the developers have to be told to provide additional preferences settings.
In addition to technical questions Apple invites us to post construct feedback to the products in these forums as well, as long as it is a constructive feedback, explaining the problems, and not just a "I don't like".
Remember the "Apple Support Communities Use Agreement" you agreed to, when you signed up? It says:
Post constructive comments and questions. Unless otherwise noted, your Submission should either be a technical support question or a technical support answer. Constructive feedback about product features is welcome as well. If your Submission contains the phrase "I'm sorry for the rant, but…" you are likely in violation of this policy.
Agreed. It can’t be done.
I’m just not buying your sincerity.
It's very simple: buy an Android phone. They are not treating poeple like puppets.
Hello Spiritfree,
I so agree with you, I just got a new Iphone instead of a Samsung and really this automatic thinking of Apple annoys me so much I am reconsidering my purchase. Also I want to organize my folders in the way that I want, thank you very much. I sincerely hope that Apple soon comes with an update to turn off this creepy feature.
I found this on the net and it worked for me, How to Disable Photo Geotagging on iPhone or iPad
I hope it it helps you as well. i need to meniton the pictures you still have on your devices in the places folder will still show there because of the geo tag. You will need to save all your photos. Then find a app that takes out the geotag for those photos If you wish to put them back on your device.
I think that's not the way,you should answer
to a person that don't like something that
the company Apple, is forcing him and other
people to accept..
Has Apple responded to this?
It takes up a huge amount of my memory space on my phone!
I'm also absolutely furious over this.
It's almost like theyPhone not iPhone
Any way to delete the "places" photo album?
