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How do I get photos received via iMessage conversations to stop showing up in my photos app?

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 6:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 7:39 PM

Hey there,

If by that you mean the “Shared with you” section in your Photos App, simply try:

Settings -> Messages -> Shared with you

and turn off “Photos” app.

Now any shared Photo From your iMessage won’t automatically appear in your Photos app.


Hope that helped.

Best.

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Nov 19, 2021 7:39 PM in response to ChristophLuck

Hey there,

If by that you mean the “Shared with you” section in your Photos App, simply try:

Settings -> Messages -> Shared with you

and turn off “Photos” app.

Now any shared Photo From your iMessage won’t automatically appear in your Photos app.


Hope that helped.

Best.

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