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how to get my photos back after they've been optimized?

i noticed a whole bunch of my photos were missing, then realized my optimize storage was on. i need all of those photos back on my phone, how am i getting them back?

Posted on Mar 10, 2018 12:36 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2018 12:45 PM

Optimize should not remove any photo content from your phone, only video. What is left behind is a thumbnail if you will, of your photos.


Selecting it while online should download the original for editing, sharing or viewing in more detail.

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