Based on the provided information, backing up a shared album on your iPhone involves saving the photos from the shared album to your device's photo library and then transferring them to a computer. This process allows you to create a personal copy of the album's contents outside of the shared album feature itself.
Steps to Backup Photos from a Shared Album
Here is a breakdown of the process according to the reference:
- Open the Photos App: Start by launching the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Shared Albums: Go to the section dedicated to your Shared Albums.
- Select the Album: Tap the name of the specific shared album that you wish to back up.
- Save Photos from the Album: You need to save the individual photos or videos from the shared album. One method described is:
- Tap an image to open it in full view.
- Tap the Share button (which looks like an upward arrow from a box). From the options that appear, you would typically choose a method like "Save Image" or "Save to Files" to get the photo onto your device's local storage or iCloud Photos library. (The reference only mentions tapping the Share button, implying further options follow).
- Repeat this step for all the photos and videos you want to save from the album.
- Import to Your Computer: Once the photos are saved onto your iPhone (either to your main photo library or files), the next step is to import these photos to your computer. This creates an external backup copy.
Following these steps effectively transfers the content of a shared album to your personal photo library on your iPhone and then to a computer for safekeeping.
Understanding the Process
This method focuses on saving the media from the shared album to your personal collection and then backing that collection up externally on a computer. It does not back up the shared album's structure, comments, or likes, but rather the core photo and video files themselves.
This approach is valuable for ensuring you have copies of important photos from shared albums, especially if the original contributor ever removes them or the album is deleted.
