What does downloading mean on photos?
If you save picture attachments from someone who sent you an email, you’re downloading them to your device. Another way to see it: you upload the images so that the recipient can view them, and when they save them, they’re downloading them.
Why are iPhone photos downloading?
“Downloading” suggests, that iCloud Photo Library has been enabled on your iPhone, with the “Optimize Storage” option. If you did not enable iCloud Photo Library intentionally, the iOS 11 upgrade may have enabled it without you being aware of the fact, that the photos will now upload to iCloud Photo Library.
How do I stop my phone from downloading pictures from iCloud?
The company recommends that you go to Settings > iCloud, then tap to off iCloud features (see image at right).
What to do if my photo stream is not available?
If My Photo Stream isn’t available, use iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud. My Photo Stream uploads your most recent photos (except Live Photos) so that you can view and import them to all of your devices.
Where does my Photo Stream go on my computer?
When you turn on Photos, iCloud for Windows creates a Photos folder in File Explorer called iCloud Photos. My Photo Stream automatically downloads any new photos that you take on your iOS devices to the Downloads folder.
How does iCloud Photos and my Photo Stream work?
You can access your collection on these devices when you sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream upload your collection to iCloud each time your device connects to the Internet and your battery is charged. iCloud will upload these file types. When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage.
Why are my photos not showing up on iCloud?
If you recently created your Apple ID, My Photo Stream might not be available. If My Photo Stream isn’t available, use iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud.