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Accept Invite to Shared Album on iPhone

Accept Shared Album Invite via Notification

  1. Tap the Shared Albums notification when it pops up on your screen.
  2. The Photos app should launch, and you should see more details about the shared album.
  3. Tap Accept to subscribe.
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Accept Shared Album Invite via Photos App

  1. Open the Photos app via the Home Screen or App Library .
  2. Tap For You on the bottom navigation bar.
  3. Under Shared Album Activity , tap Accept on the shared album you want to subscribe to.
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You can access the shared album a few seconds after accepting the invite. Go to Albums > Shared Albums in the Photos app to access a full list of shared albums.

Not Receiving Shared Album Invites on iPhone? Try This Fix

Your iPhone’s shared albums are deactivated if you’re not receiving invites when someone sends you images. In that case, you must enable shared albums to fix the problem. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap Photos .
  3. Turn on the switch next to Shared Albums .
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Working With Shared Albums on iPhone

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