Photo syncing is now available to all Facebook users.
The new feature — which has been in test mode for the past three
months — enables users to automatically sync photos on their Smartphone
to a private album on Facebook. Users can then pick their favorites and
share with family and friends through Timeline.
“Today we’re excited to roll out photo sync, which makes it easier to
share photos,” a Nov. 30 Facebook press release reads. “With this
feature, photos from your phone sync automatically to a private album on
the Web. When you want to share these photos, just pick and post your
favorites.”
Only the owner of the synced photos can access them and can move the
shots via the Internet on a mobile phone, tablet or computer.
To begin syncing your photos, ensure you have the latest version of
the Facebook app installed on your Smartphone. If you have an iPhone,
use iOS 6.
If using the app, go to your photos app in the left-side navigation.
Tap ‘photos’ and then tap ‘sync’ at the bottom of your photos section. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
If using a computer, go to your timeline and click photos. Click ‘synced from phone’ at the top of your photos section, then follow the step-by-step instructions.
“We generally try to sync your photos as soon as you take them,”
Facebook says. “However, we also take into account a number of factors,
such as your battery level and sync settings.”
New photos also will be privately synced as you take them. In your
syncing settings, simply choose to sync over Wi-Fi and your cellular
network, sync or over Wi-Fi only, or turn syncing off entirely. You can
also choose to sync all photos in your camera roll over Wi-Fi and see
how much storage space you have available.
Up to two gigabytes of photos can be synced.
If you do not wish to use the feature, you can turn photo syncing off from your phone.
If you have an Android-powered device, open the Facebook app and tap
the top-left main menu. Scroll to the bottom and select Account > App
Settings > Sync Photos. Choose ‘don’t sync my photos.’
If you own an iPhone, open the Facebook app and go to your timeline. Tap photos and then, at the bottom, tap synced.
Tap the gear icon , choose ‘don’t sync my photos.’
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