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Need to download Icloud Photos from an old laptop

Hi,


I have an old macbook that i signed out of Icloud long ago. However, when i go on it i can still see pictures that i’ve deleted on my other devices but not on there. I can’t download those pictures since only the thumbnail is on it and i need to connect to my icloud to view them. Is there a way around this?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Sep 21, 2024 1:00 AM in response to umer79

You have signed off Apple ID from old Mac book , so pictures won't be seen on www.icloud.com , however pictures are still seen on other devices ( in which same Apple ID and password is signed the photos box is turned on , because pictures are still synced from iCloud .

To view pictures in old Mac book again sign in Sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support with same Apple ID its password with all Apple ID account credentials and turn on photos box the photos will sync when you follow these steps .

n Mac set up photo library and its preferences see the articles 

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Supportsupport.apple.com › en-in


Change preferences in Photos on Mac - Apple Supportsupport.apple.com › en-in › guide › photos › mac


System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac - Apple ...support.apple.com › guide › photos › mac


Sep 20, 2024 1:21 PM in response to umer79

umer79 wrote:

Hi,

I have an old macbook that i signed out of Icloud long ago. However, when i go on it i can still see pictures that i’ve deleted on my other devices but not on there. I can’t download those pictures since only the thumbnail is on it and i need to connect to my icloud to view them. Is there a way around this?

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Need to download Icloud Photos from an old laptop

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