How do I access all photos shared via iMessage on iPhone 17?

I tried everything listed above and didn't have any luck.

That being said, I discovered how to view all photos when I was searching for a contact to text.

Tap the Messages Icon and use the Search feature at the bottom. Type in the person's name and hit the search icon/enter. It will then pull up the threads you have with them (individual and group). Under that are the recent texts exchanged, followed by links shared and then photos. You can click See All to view all the photos shared between you and them, including ones sent to just the individual and the ones sent in group chats your both in. Locations and Documents are under the photos.

It's an extra step and more to sort through, but at least they're there.

7plus2018 wrote:

This feature isn’t possible on the iPhone 17. This is suppose to be an honest forum for possible solutions however, users are just posting things on here knowing that it doesn’t resolve the solution. None of these ideas will resolve this (bold mine)

Interesting you should say that- it worked just fine for me, and judging by the multiple responses from users saying it worked for them too, it's not an isolated occurrence. I understand this is a frustrating issue but just because it didn't fix it for you doesn't mean we're being actively malicious.

Have to go to iCloud and turn sync on

Thanks, however those options are not in the "Messages" section in Settings. I am running iOS 26.1 on a 17 Pro.

Thanks, however those options are not in the "Messages" section in Settings. I am running iOS 26.1 on a 17 Pro.