Videos in shared album won't automatically download

“Videos in shared album won't automatically download: Since downloading iOS 26 in September, videos in my shared album won't automatically download. How do I fix this? I know how to manually download them, but I don't want to have to always do that.”

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Videos in Shared Album Issues in iOS26:

I’ve seen reports of this in these forums, and it commonly is mentioned about an iCloud error on Apple’s end that been occurring since the release of iOS 26.0.1. I’m having the same issue. So,…

Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, recommending that they add more space(done so, myself). Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what issues are commonly occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iCloud - Apple
2. Select: "Family Sharing" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Select: “Photos” for “Which applications do you use with iCloud? (check all that apply)”
4. Comment: this is all started after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
5. Proceed from there as necessary

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

Shared Albums limits · Maximum shared albums an owner can share: 200 · Maximum shared albums a user can subscribe to: 200 · Maximum subscribers ...

Shared Album limits - Apple Support (IN)