Auto upload to My Photo Stream

Is it possible to switch off the automatic upload of all photos taken on my iPhone to My Photo Stream?
I would still like to use the My Photo Stream function, but manually select the photos to upload.
It might take 2 or 3 goes to get the photo I want (kids blinking, blurred image etc). Also, sometimes I take a photo as a note to remember something - book title, concert date etc.
These "notes" don't need to go to my Photo Stream, and nor do the blurred/blinking photos.

see if the FAQs or trouble shooting tips here help - http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/photo-stream/
LN

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HT6413 Why are my photos not uploaded to my photo stream on my PC?

Running Win7 on my PC. Photos taken on Ipad or Iphone 5 used to upload automatically. Updated to Iphone 6 and they no longer do so. Have checked all settings and they appear to be in order. Any reason they should not upload to the photo stream?

I found the problem. AS it turns out, when I created my iCloud account I eneded up creating a NEW ID. The process is a little bit confusing and it is apparently easy to get one ID on the iCloud on your iMac and another on your iPhone. This is what I had done. It was a simple matter of signing out of iCloud on the Mac and then signing back in wiht my original Apple ID (the one on the iPhone) once I signed backin, pictures starte appearing in the Photo Stream. Easypeasy!

The photos in camera roll are not uploading to my photo stream.

The photos in my camera roll on my iPhone are not uploading to my Photo Stream. Both devices are logged in to the same apple account and both are connected to wifi.

Is your iPhone properly charged? It will not update, if the battery is low, and will not upload, if the camera app is open. So make sure the camera is closed - double click the Home button and swipe the camera preview up to close the app.

Automatic upload feature in Photo Stream

I am confused with the 'Automatic Upload' feature in photo stream within iPhoto. Hopefully you can help.
The way I understand this feature is if I import a photo within iPhoto and the automatic upload feature is enabled, it will automatically put the imported photo into the photo stream such that it will be on all my ios devices. Now this where it gets confusing. In iPhoto I do not see the photo in my photostream event folder. I do see it in photo stream on ios devices)iphone and iPad). In iPhoto the photo is currently in the 'Import' folder. So where does the photo in the import go when I do another import. And...when photo stream d/l's pictures to monthstream folder, will there now be 2 copies of that same picture in iPhoto.
I hope this is clear and you understand what I am trying to decipher.

Thanks for answering.
Cause I have some photos want to do some post processing in ipad via some tools like snapspeed.
It happended to be the recently imported photos. So my work flow is to get the photo from photostream in ipad.
After finishing post processing, it automatically creates a new photo in photostream (which I love that).
And I can easily get the photo in my iMac via photo stream.
That's why I found the resolution changed, cause at first I even want to replace my original one.
So I think if I want preserver the resolution, maybe I can use your way.
Thanks agiain.

Not all the photos from my iPad are uploaded to My Photo Stream.

Does Photo Stream have some algorithm to recognize similar photos and upload only one of them?
I have like 700 photos in my iPad Photo Stream. But only half of them are uploaded to My Photo Stream folder on my PC. Why?
I noticed that similar photos are not uploaded. Maybe there is some algorithm?
How can I fix this?
I must add that photos aren't older than 30 days, and Photo Streams was on from the beggining.

Good morning
I can't create this issue on my devices but appears that others have had this problem - often during times of poor wifi reception it seems. I did find this solution of powering off and then they came through for this op.
Cheers

How do I cancel an in progress upload to my photo stream?

I have a lot of photos automatically uploading to my photo stream, I want to cancel the operation but can't find any way of doing so, any ideas?
Thanks!

iPHoto preferences ==> iCloud - uncheck Automatic upload
quit iPhoto, reboot your Mac and Restart iPhoto
LN

Difference between iCloud Photo Library and Upload to My Photo Stream?

What is the difference between the iCloud Photo Library and the Upload to My Photo Stream options in the iCloud settings on my iPhone / iPad? Is it that uploading to the iCloud Photo Library uploads the images to iCloud (for viewing via browser) and using the Photo Stream only syncs the images between iOS devices?
I've had an iPad for awhile but I just got my first iPhone and I'm trying to understand the sync behavior. It seems that with both options enabled (iCloud and Photo Stream), every single image, screenshot, picture downloaded from Twitter, etc is all getting lumped together in the All Photos album and then synced everywhere. I absolutely do not want this. Can I have just a Camera Roll folder that syncs between devices, and then downloads / screenshots / etc stay local to the device without syncing?
I'm coming from Windows Phone, which worked exactly how I just described. Pictures taken with the phone went to the Camera Roll and the Camera Roll synced to OneDrive, and then images downloaded via other apps, or screenshots, went to separate albums that did not sync (unless I configured those albums to sync). This way everything was logically separated, easy to find, and I had complete control over the syncing behavior. This is what I'm trying to replicate on my iPhone.
Oh, is it true that every image *has* to be in the All Photos albums? There's no way to move screenshots and downloads to separate albums so they don't get cluttered with pictures I take? Or can I enable a separate Camera Roll folder?
Jason

I realize no one is twisting my arm to use anything. But that doesn't stop me from being disappointed about iOS's photo management capabilities compared to what I was used to in Windows Phone.
I already have unlimited OneDrive storage per my Office 365 account so that's not an issue. I just assumed that iCloud would be a more elegant photo syncing solution since it's built into the OS so that was the path I wanted to pursue. However now that I have a better understanding of the iCloud solution, it's clear that I'll stick with the OneDrive app for iOS to automatically back up my photos there instead of iCloud.
Not trying to be snarky and I do appreciate the info and links provided - those definitely helped.
Jason

Why don't all the pictures I take on my phone upload to my photo stream?

Why don't the all of the pictures I take on my iPhone 5 upload to my photo stream?

There are few things you can check. Most of the Hotels use "splash" login page when you go online you have to accept their TOS. If you don't do that connection does not exist, even if you see wifi simbol. Verify that both devices are connected to wifi. Also you want to make sure that camera app of your iphone is turned off and phone is charged over 20 %.
Do simple test. When you on wifi take a new photo and open your photostream album on the same phone. If you see that photo show up in there in few min (takes 2 to 5 on fast connection) then you need to check your ipad and if it does not show there - check the charge and go online on ipad. Once you verify you can access Internet - see if photo shows up in photostream on the ipad. If you get problem in any step of that process- come back and we ll work througth the rest.
That test will allow to check if photostream works at all, if the problem is intermittent - like you described, when you on good wifi it should rectify itself(it has 30 days to do that), but you want to make sure that those pictures do get in photostream album of your iphone.

HT201317 My photos from my iphone won't upload to my photo stream on my mac.

I turned on iCloud on both devices and it will only upload pictures to my phone from my mac's photo stream, but when I take a picture on my phone, it wont upload to my Mac, even when I have WiFi. Please Help.

Have you left the camera app? Upload to photo stream should start, when you leave the camera app.
And when your iPhone is fully charged. The phone will not upload, if the battery has less than 20% left. Then the ipload willwait, unitl the phone is charged.
On an iOS device, new photos you take will be automatically uploaded to your photo stream when you leave the Camera app and are connected to Wi-Fi. Note: My Photo Stream does not push photos over cellular connections.
iCloud: Photo Stream FAQ
iCloud: Photo Stream troubleshooting
Regards
Léonie

Can I upload videos to Photo Stream

Can I upload videos to Photo Stream?

Photo Stream IS NOT a backup. It will only show the last 1000 photos taken on your iPhone. And no, you cannot "upload" video to photo stream.
If you need to backup, use iTunes. Your videos will not be backed up, but they will be synched.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12125

Upload pictures to Photo Stream

Hello. I want to give iCloud Photo Stream a try. Problem is, iPhoto is horrendous software and I just won't run it. What other way are there to upload pictures to Photo Stream?
I can send pictures automatically from iPhone, and Wiindows user get a nifty uploads folder. Ironically, however, Mac users are stuck with bulky and unreliable software to upload their pictures. Why, I ask you, are Windows users being rewarded for not being Mac users?
Is there a way to set up a Windows-like "Uploads" folder, or upload the files ising some programming tool? Thanks.

Here's one way:
1 - put the image files you want to upload to your Phone and then into PHoto Stream in a folder on your hard drive.
2 - connect your iPHone to your Mac and launch iTunes.
3 - in your iPhone section of iTunes click on the Photos button in the toolbar.
4 - select the checkbox Syhnc Photos from .
5 - in the resulting window navigate to the folder you've created, select it and use the Apply button.
6 - once in your iPhone select the photos uploaded and move to the Photo Stream.
Or learn how to use iPhoto properly and make the operation nearly automatic.
OT

I've updated to iOS 7 on various devices but non of them will play videos that I've uploaded to shared photo streams. They play on the device I've uploaded them with but not on any of my other devices on anybody I've shared with.

I've updated to iOS 7 on various devices but non of them will play videos that I've uploaded to shared photo streams. They play on the device I've uploaded them with but not on any of my other devices on anybody I've shared with.

You would lose photo stream photos older than 30 days from your my photo stream folder. Tto keep them save them to the camera roll first. To do this in iOS 7, open your my photo stream alburm, tap Select, tap the photos, tap the share icon on the lower left, then tap Save to Camera Roll.
The photo streams from others should reappear when you turn it back on. Worst case, the owners of the shared photo streams would have to re-invite you.

HT201317 my photos on my iphone 5 used to automatically load onto my PC. I did not do the upgrade to my iphone because i don't like the new look. Could this be what is stopping the auto upload of the photos onto my photostream ?

Photos on my iphone 5 stopped automatically loading onto my PC. I have tried everything (i can think of) short of deleting the account because if you delete there is a warning..... all photos will be deleted..
So any thoughts ?? I have not updated to 7.0 but this auto upload photostream featured still worked well until the end of October.

Hi Edward,
You should still be able to manually manage the music on your iPhone within iTunes. Make sure that when your iPhone is plugged in, look in the Summary tab to see if “Manually manage music and videos” is enabled and you can even you turn off Automatically Sync when this iPhone is connected. Take a look at the first article below to give more information on that. As far as your other questions about calling someone, I have provided two options for you. If it is for feedback on iTunes, you can use the second link to give detailed feedback on what is going on. If you want to actually talk to someone, the last link has a list of numbers for you to call for any support or service that you may need.
Manage content manually on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201593
Product Feedback
http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Contact Apple for support and service
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232
Take it easy,
-Norm G.

Trouble uploading photos to the Iphone from the upload folder in photos stream.

Hello,
I started to use photostream just a few days ago. I turned on in the Icoud contro panel in my pc, and I also turn it on in my Iphone 4. It works perfect when the pictures are taken with the device. I mean, i take pictures, and when Im on wifi, they go to the photostream album, and then i can find them in the "my photo stream" foder in the pc. Smooth.
But it doesent work the other way around. The pictures that I have in my coputer, when i copy them in the upload folder, they do not go to the phone. It doesent matter whats the size of the picture, they just wont go anyhere.
I trid several times. I erased all the pictures from the uplload folder, and started copying one by one, waiting several hours between pictures to see if they go to the phone, but they dont. i turned the photostream off in the device and in the pc, and turned it back on, only to see the same outcome, pictuers taken with the ophone go to the pc, bur pictures in the pc dont do to the phone.
Please, anybody can help me withg this?
My pc is running windows 7, and my phone hast the latest ios5 update (by the way, it didnt do much with the battery life)
Thanks to all.

Hi. Just to let you know your not the only one with this problem. More likely millions have the same disappointment. I have tried everything and spent about 12 hours with no luck. Hope apple sort it soon.

Fully updated iphone 5: Photographs haven't uploaded to my photo stream since the 6th of October! What can I do?

So since I did the last iCloud update 'My Photo Stream' on my laptop has changed to iCloud Photos with two subfolders one titled 'My Photo Stream' which is empty and the other titled 'Photo Stream' which had last updated on the 6th of september.
I opened my iCloud control panel today and was prompted to repair it though my programmes, after a computer restart the 'Photo Stream' folder has disappeared and I am left with only the empty 'My Photo Stream' folder.
iCloud photo location is stated as : C:/Users/Catherine/Pictures/Photo Stream.
On the 'My Photo Stream' album on my iPhone there are 366 photos.
Photo stream is on under my settings and I am usually connected to a wifi signal.
Why is it not updating and what can I do to fix it?

Cathy742,
I'm having the same issue after updating to iOS7. All of a sudden my photostream, except the most recent 100, on my iPhone disappeared. (My Camera Roll is fine.) The photostream stayed intact after I did the same update on my iPad. But only the new ones I've taken with my iPhone are showing up on the iPhone, as well as in the photostream on my iPad. Now I just did the most recent iOS7.3 update and once again the iPhone photos dropped to my most recent 100. Now even the pictures I take with the default camera app on my iPhone are not showing up in Photostream!!
And, yes, everything has been backed up, and yes, I also backup my photos to my computer using other software. And, yes, WiFi is on on both devices. And, yes, even when they are plugged in to a power outlet with wifi on, photostream does not have all the most recent photos (not even just from today) in it.
It's the issue in the PHOTOSTREAM with photos just dropping out that is a nuisance. And they won't "migrate over" from iPad to match all the photos in the iPad photostream. Only NEW photos turn up on the iPhone.
And just today, not even the new ones are all showing up in the photostream from my iPhone camera roll to the photostream on either the iPhone or the iPad.
I do not use iPhoto on my MACBookPro for uploads from photostream, because I use other software to store the pics.
It's happened now twice that photos have disappeared from photostream. Can anyone offer any wisdom?

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