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rtosatto
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Upgraded shared album not updating in Photos on MacBook Pro after macOS update

I recently updated my MacBook Pro to the latest MacOS (Tahoe 26.7.1) and my iPhone 16 Pro to the latest iOS (27.0.1). I "upgraded" a shared album on iPhotos so a friend with an android phone could view it. That shared album works fine on my iPhone, but not on my MacBook. When I go to the shared album in Photos, it says that the shared album in not updating and that I should update to the latest version of MacOS. How can I get Photos to recognize that I have actually updated to the latest MacOS? Or any other suggestions to get this shared album to work?

Posted on Oct 18, 2026 6:14 AM

3 replies

markwmsn
User level: Level 6 (17,427 points)

Oct 19, 2026 10:30 AM in response to rtosatto

Regarding getting Photos to recognize that you have updated to the latest macOS:

There is a later version of macOS (Golden Gate 27.0.1), but it might not be installable on your model of MacBook Pro. If you go to the Apple menu and select About This Mac, what does the fine print below MacBook Pro say? What does the "Chip:" line say? Golden Gate requires an Apple Silicon chip.


I don't know if that is the complete explanation of your problem with the new format Shared Album, but probably it is.

léonie
User level: Level 10 (205,585 points)

Oct 20, 2026 10:16 AM in response to rtosatto

You need a mac with Apple Silicon to upgrade to macOS 27 Golden Gate.

But you should be able to see the upgraded Shared albums on your Mac in Safari, if you share the albums as an iCloud link at iCloud.com . Upgrade your shared albums - Apple Support: "Any participants with devices that aren't on the latest software will have to update their devices or view the album on iCloud.com."


This describes how to set up the iCloud Link for shared albums: How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your Mac - Apple Support



rtosatto Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 19, 2026 1:14 PM in response to markwmsn

The fine print below MacBook Pro says: 13 inch, 2020, four thunderbolt 3 ports


The processor is “2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5”


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378342