No Photo access option on iPhone

There is no option to allow apps to access my photos.

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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 3, 2025 8:55 AM

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Zachyy

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Posted on Feb 3, 2025 9:17 AM

Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Photos, then grant apps access from there.

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Zachyy

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Feb 3, 2025 9:17 AM in response to sjay598

Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Photos, then grant apps access from there.

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