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Bek_p_15
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iMessages not saving photos in photo tab that have been shared

my iMessages haven’t been saving photos within the text conversation, I have storage on my phone and iCloud but new photos don’t save in the contact card under ‘photos’ next to ‘links’ etc - new contacts don’t even have the photo tab to click on, when I go and view large attachments in settings the photos are there (not in order), I’ve tried syncing iCloud but to no avail. Just abit annoying when I need to quickly refer to a photo that’s been sent/sent to me previously

Posted on Oct 7, 2026 4:47 AM

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loran17
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

Nov 2, 2026 4:43 AM in response to Bek_p_15

Hi I had the same issue, I went into my iCloud message settings unchecked the use on this iPhone left for minute or so re checked it turned phone on and off and all my photos came through on my contacts iMessage. Hope you get it solved it was frustrating for me

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371857