How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?

How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
  1. Go into your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu on your device. ...
  3. Select "iCloud." Tap "iCloud" on your Apple ID page. ...
  4. Tap "Photos." ...
  5. Select "Download and Keep Originals."
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Can I recover iCloud photos from years ago?

If you have your iPhone, go to Photos -> Albums, scroll down, tap Recently Deleted, tap Select, then select all the photos and tap Recover. Your photos are back where they used to be. Easy! After that, select the photo you want to retrieve and tap Recover.
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How do I retrieve photos from iCloud to my iPhone?

To get photos from iCloud to iPhone:
  1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > [your name].
  2. Tap "iCloud" and choose "Photos".
  3. Enable "iCloud Photos" (or "iCloud Photo Library") and select "Download and Keep Originals". By doing so, the iCloud photos will be downloaded to your iPhone automatically over Wi-Fi.
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Why are my iCloud photos not showing on my iPhone?

Check that Wi-Fi is on and you have an internet connection. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Make sure Upload to My Photo Stream is turned on. If you don't see this option, turn on iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud instead.
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How can I find my old photos?

To find a recently added photo or video:
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. Sign in to your Google Account.
  3. At the bottom, tap Search.
  4. Type Recently Added.
  5. Browse your recently added items.
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How to view all photos stored in iCloud



Why have my iCloud photos disappeared?

If you're still missing photos on your iPhone after turning on iCloud Photo Library, quickly make sure that you're logged into the correct Apple ID. If you're logged into the incorrect Apple ID, you could run into problems when saving your photos to iCloud and syncing your photos between devices.
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Do photos stay in iCloud forever?

iCloud stores new photos for 30 days, so you have plenty of time to connect your iOS device to Wi-Fi and make sure you always have your most recent shots handy. So your photos will get deleted if you reach the 1000 photos limit or the 30 days limit.
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How far back does iCloud go?

A support document on the Apple website mentions in passing that the last device backup is stored for 180 days after turning the feature off. You can turn off the feature by going to Settings → [your name] → iCloud, then slide the iCloud Backup switch to the OFF position.
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How do I get photos from the cloud?

How to download photos and videos from the Photos app
  1. Go to Settings > [your name].
  2. Tap iCloud, then tap Photos.
  3. Select Download and Keep Originals.
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How do I find old photos on my iPhone?

Here's how to do it:
  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Tap Albums on the bottom menu. Tap on "Albums." ...
  3. Scroll down until you reach the Utilities section and tap Recently Deleted. ...
  4. Tap Select at the top-right of the screen. ...
  5. Select every photo that you want to return to your iPhone.
  6. In the lower-right corner, tap Recover.
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Where are all my pictures stored?

On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Photos . At the bottom, tap Library Find the folder under Photos on device. If available, open your device folders to find your missing item. If you want your device folder items to appear in your Photos tab, you can back them up automatically.
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Why can't I download my photos from iCloud?

Reset your device

Check that all your connections are good and try restarting or resetting your device. iCloud photo downloads require a stable network connection, so make sure you have a good WiFi signal. Sign out and sign in to iCloud to refresh, then try to download again.
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