The Photos app on Apple devices is a convenient way to store, organise, and view your photos and videos.
However, if you have had to recover your Photos Library.photoslibrary file due to data loss, you may need to re-setup the app to access your photos and videos again.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do that:
- First, make sure that you have the recovered Photos Library.photoslibrary file in a location that you can easily access. This file is typically located in the “Pictures” folder within your Mac user account.
- Open the Photos app on your Mac. If the app opens automatically when you start your computer, close it.
- Hold down the “Option” key on your keyboard and click on the “File” menu.
- Select “Open Library” from the drop-down menu.
- Locate the recovered Photos Library.photoslibrary file and click “Open.”
- The Photos app will now open and begin to rebuild your library. This process may take some time, depending on the size of your library and the speed of your computer.
- Once the rebuilding process is complete, you should be able to access all of your photos and videos again.
- If you have multiple Libraries, you can switch between them from the Photos app, File > Switch Library.
- If you have any issues with duplicates or missing photos, you can use the built-in features to merge or delete duplicate photos.
Re-setting up the Photos app after data recovery can be a simple process, as long as you have the recovered Photos Library.photoslibrary file and the steps to open it in the Photos app.
Note: It is important to have a backup of your Photos Library.photoslibrary file to avoid data loss in the future. You can use Time Machine or any other backup software to create regular backups of your library.
Regular backups can help prevent data loss in the future and give you peace of mind.