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The top entry in my sidebar has always been 'photos'.. until today.. now I have Memories, Favourites, People, Places, Recents, Imports and Recently Deleted...
So where is the option to simply view all my photos?
Is this an upgrade or have I messed up somewhere??
iMac 21.5" 2017, OS 10.15.6, Photos v 5.0 (161.0.120)
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
The top most "Photos" has vanished for quite a few users after the upgrade to Catalina. This can happen, if the advanced features of the Graphics card are disabled, like in safe Mode. Check, if the Mac has accidentally booted into Safe Mode: Photos on Catalina: If the Photos View va… - Apple Community
If the Mac is not in Safe Mode, but the Photos item is still missing, try to reset the NVRAM. It helped in a similar case as pointed out by user travellerva:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251542025?answerId=252980934022#252980934022
How to reset the NVRAM: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac – Apple Support
The top most "Photos" has vanished for quite a few users after the upgrade to Catalina. This can happen, if the advanced features of the Graphics card are disabled, like in safe Mode. Check, if the Mac has accidentally booted into Safe Mode: Photos on Catalina: If the Photos View va… - Apple Community
If the Mac is not in Safe Mode, but the Photos item is still missing, try to reset the NVRAM. It helped in a similar case as pointed out by user travellerva:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251542025?answerId=252980934022#252980934022
How to reset the NVRAM: Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac – Apple Support
you're right! I was in Safe Mode.
A reboot has fixed it.
thanks
You're welcome 😊 Occasionally you can accidentally boot into Safe Mode, if you turn on a bluetooth Mouse or keyboard while the Mac is starting up. I had that happen once too.
where is Photos album in Photos?! (on my Mac)
