User profile for user: ChristyDP
ChristyDP Author
User level: Level 1
4 points

Why are my husband's photos appearing on my iPhone in Family Share?

My husband, my kids and I have family share on our iPhones. Today I noticed a photo my husband took yesterday that is now on my iphone photos. We all have our own Apple IDs. I’ve never signed on with his phone or any other device that belongs to him. What is going on? Is this a glitch?



[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 11:40 AM

Reply
1 reply
Sort By: 
User profile for user: David McKinlay
David McKinlay
User level: Level 7
23,422 points

Mar 21, 2025 6:17 PM in response to ChristyDP

One possibility for the photo you mention appearing in your Photos app unexpectedly is if your husband sent it to you via the Messages app and if you have Messages set for automatic sharing.


Check this on your iPhone in Settings > Apps > Messages > Shared With You

You will see then a list of apps sharing content. If Photos is active there will be a green toggle visible.

Reply

Why are my husband's photos appearing on my iPhone in Family Share?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up