Seeing an unexpected Device listed in the Mac Photos app.

Hi,


I'm seeing the following device listed in my Photos app on my Mac Mini M1 / Sequoia 15.4.1. It appeared sometime this week 4/21-4/23, I am not sure of the exact day but I noticed it just yesterday.


I do not own a camera, I use my iPhone 16 Pro. I occasionally connect an iPad Pro and iPad Air to backup/sync.


Any ideas?


Mac mini, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 24, 2025 5:02 AM

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Apr 28, 2025 6:54 AM in response to Applminium

Have you restored your Mac?


If that doesn't do it, then try a re-start in Safe Mode. This bypasses certain potentially disruptive processes, and it often helps. Safe Mode is different for different computers, so see this: 

           Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support 

After you explore a bit, return to normal mode and see if it helps. Let us know…

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Seeing an unexpected Device listed in the Mac Photos app.

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