Why can’t I move photos around in some albums but can in others.

Why can’t I rearrange photo sequence in some albums but I can in others?

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 7, 2022 12:12 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2022 12:18 PM

Albums that you sync from a computer cannot be manipulated like that. Photos in Albums that you create on the phone can be moved around.

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Oct 7, 2022 12:18 PM in response to Carguy5534

Albums that you sync from a computer cannot be manipulated like that. Photos in Albums that you create on the phone can be moved around.

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Oct 7, 2022 02:22 PM in response to Demo

Thanks

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