Open settings, tap your name, tap iCloud, tap Photos and make sure "Shared albums" are turned on. If it already are on, restart the Photos app (double tap home button and swipe up the Photos app in the app switcher) and look for the "Add to shared album" option you found missing earlier. If the option is still missing try to turn the "Shared album" option off in settings, reboot you iPhone then turn it on again then reboot it once more. Show
Make sure that the file type of the photo is supported. According to Apple, following formats are supported in Shared Albums: Images:
*Not supported on Windows. Videos:
The way you try to add photos to a shared album is the correct way, according to Apple support article. You can also add photos to a shared album by open the album and tap the "+" sign after the last photo in the album. Ref: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202786 Tried with iOS 14.7.1 on an iPhone. Update to this version of iOS if issue still persist. You can share photos, videos, albums, and movies with any of your contacts, even if they don't use the Google Photos app. You can share photos, videos, albums, and movies with any of your contacts, even if they don't use the Google Photos app. You can share directly to anyone with a Google Account if they're in your contacts or by searching their email address or phone number. For everyone else, you can create a link to share. If your contact’s phone number isn’t associated with their Google Account, you can
help them find and connect with you. If your contact doesn’t have a Google Account, you can send them a link or share using another app instead. To share with other people in a conversation: Note: There is a 20,000 photo limit on conversations. You can also
automatically share your entire library with someone. Create a shared albumImportant:
Send a link or share to other appsWhat happens when you share
What happens when someone shares with you If your contact can’t share their media, you can help them find and connect with you.
Manage your conversations & albumsReview an album
Leave an album or conversationWhen you leave a shared album or conversation, all of the photos, videos, comments, and likes you have added will be removed. To leave an album:
To leave a conversation:
Remove items from shared albums & conversationsYou can remove photos, videos, comments, and likes you have added to conversations and shared albums. To remove photos and videos:
To remove comments and likes:
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Was this helpful? How can we improve it? Why do I have an unable to upload album on iPhone?A folder "Unable to upload" usually contains items in format that is not compatible with iCloud. This can happen, if we import photos to our device on a previous system version, and after the upgrade some items may no longer be compatible. i.e. Videos and graphic files may now be incompatible.
How do I put my iPhone pictures into albums?Create a new album. Tap Albums at the bottom of the screen.. Tap. , then choose New Album.. Name the album, then tap Save.. Tap the photos you want to add to the album, then tap Add.. Why are my photos not showing up in album?Make sure the album is not hidden.
From the Albums tab of Gallery, tap More options (the three vertical dots) and then tap Hide or unhide albums. Tap the switches next to any hidden albums to make them appear.
How many photos can you add to an iPhone album?Shared Album storage limits
A shared album can hold up to 5000 photos and videos. If you reach your Shared Album limit, you need to delete some photos or videos before adding new ones.
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