How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

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Have you recently updated your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, only to discover that when you try to save a photo from Facebook, you can’t? Is your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone not saving Facebook photos and you’re asking yourself why can’t I save photos from Facebook anymore? Seeing the message to open your Settings, tap Privacy then Photos and Set Facebook to ON?

But then you open Settings > Privacy > Photos and Facebook is nowhere to be found? So you actually can’t allow photo access to Facebook! 

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

If you experience this problem, you are certainly not alone!

We’ve received quite a few emails, comments, and Facebook Messenger chats about this very issue.

It seems simple enough: if Facebook requests permission to access your photos, it should appear in your Privacy Settings and let you turn it on. But nope, not working!

Well, then why isn’t it working and how do I get this darn issue fixed?

Contents

  • Apple Removes Social App Integration in iOS 11+
  • 3-Steps To Save Your Facebook Photos in iOS 11+ and iPadOS !
    • Don’t see these messages to update permissions?
    • iPhone Not Saving Facebook Photos: How to Allow Facebook to Save Photos on iPad and iDevices
    • Not Seeing Any Message to Allow Photo Access?
  • Can’t Access Your Camera on Facebook?
  • What About Facebook Integration with Siri? 
    • Siri’s New Options!

First off, iOS 11+ marked a big change in the way your Apple iDevices handle third-party privacy.

Mainly, your Apple iOS no longer integrates ANY third-party social networks by default.

What that means is Apple removed all social app single sign-ons from iOS’s Settings App.

Instead, apps like Facebook, Twitter, and so forth are supported just like all your other apps. You must give permission within apps for access to things like notifications, contacts, calendar, photos, camera, mic, and so forth.

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone
In earlier iOS versions, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, and Flickr all had special rights in iOS–you could even sign into these apps right in your Settings App. With iOS 11, that’s no longer possible.

You now sign into all third-party apps via the app itself.

And this changes our daily use ALOT, from Photos to Siri.

3-Steps To Save Your Facebook Photos in iOS 11+ and iPadOS !

If you can’t save pictures from Facebook to iPhone or iPad, the first time you open Facebook after updating to any version of iOS or iPadOS from ioS 11 onwards, you need to update your app permissions to allow Facebook access to Notifications, Location Services, and Photo Access.

Don’t see these messages to update permissions?

  1. Then go to Settings > Privacy > Photos and see if Facebook is already there
  2. If so, all you need to do is update Allow Photo Access from Never to Read and Write
    How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone
  3. Also, check  Settings > FaceBook and set the Photos App to Read and Write
    How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

Don’t see the Photos toggle under Facebook?

For most of us, we need to first give Facebook permission before this toggle shows up.

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

iPhone Not Saving Facebook Photos: How to Allow Facebook to Save Photos on iPad and iDevices

Once you give Facebook permission to access your Photos, saving photos is easy! Just long-press a photo or tap the three dots and select Save Photo. And remember that not all photos can be saved to your iPhone–some photos are restricted by the owner. So if you find you cannot save a particular photo, try another!

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

There are also options to Share, Send in Messenger, even edit the privacy or caption as well as some additional functions.

Not Seeing Any Message to Allow Photo Access?

If you’re not getting any message to allow photo access AND Facebook is not listed in Settings > Privacy > Photos or Photos is NOT an option in Settings > Facebook > Allow Facebook to Access,  restart your iDevice by pressing the power button and sliding your device off. Once it restarts, check again.

If it’s still not there, perform a forced restart

  • On an iPhone 6S or below plus all iPads & iPod Touches, press Home and Power at the same time until you see the Apple logo
  • For iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus: Press and hold both the Side and Volume Down buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo
  • On an iPhone 8 and above and iPad with no home button: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo

And if that didn’t work, delete the Facebook App by going to Settings > General > Storage > Facebook > Delete App.

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

Once deleted, restart your iDevice by powering off and then powering back up. Then visit the App Store and download/install Facebook. Then go through Steps 1-3 again.

Can’t Access Your Camera on Facebook?

Because Facebook is no longer integrated with your iOS Settings, you also need to allow FB camera access. To give Facebook permission to use your camera for things like Facebook Live, open your FB app and select the Live Option.

What About Facebook Integration with Siri? 

Yup, you guessed it! Facebook and Twitter integration with Siri has changed. Siri can’t help you send a tweet or update your Facebook status.

Siri’s New Options!

Within Siri & Search Settings, you can toggle on both Search & Siri Suggestions and Use with Siri, to allow Siri access to search Facebook, Twitter, and other third-party apps.

When you turn on Use with Siri, you can ask Siri to look up things on your Facebook and other social network accounts, like finding friends. 

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

But, you can no longer ask Siri to update your FB status or send a tweet for you. So something gained and something lost.

How to save photos from Facebook to iPhone

For most of her professional life, Amanda Elizabeth (Liz for short) trained all sorts of folks on how to use media as a tool to tell their own unique stories. She knows a thing or two about teaching others and creating how-to guides!

Her clients include Edutopia, Scribe Video Center, Third Path Institute, Bracket, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Big Picture Alliance.

Elizabeth received her Master of Fine Arts degree in media making from Temple University, where she also taught undergrads as an adjunct faculty member in their department of Film and Media Arts.

Why can't I save Photos from Facebook to my iPhone?

If you can't save pictures from Facebook to iPhone or iPad, the first time you open Facebook after updating to any version of iOS or iPadOS from ioS 11 onwards, you need to update your app permissions to allow Facebook access to Notifications, Location Services, and Photo Access.

How do I save a picture from Facebook to my Photos?

How do I save a photo on Facebook to my phone or computer?.
Tap the photo to expand it..
Tap. ..
Tap Save Photo..

How can I save pictures from Facebook to my phone?

Select “Settings” and then choose “Your Facebook Information.” Next, select “Download your Information.” Make sure to deselect all checked categories. Now, select “Photos and Videos” and proceed to choose the date range, file format, and media quality. Tap on “Create File” and wait for Facebook to gather all the media.

Is there a quick way to Download Photos from Facebook?

How to Download Facebook Photos.
On desktop: Open the photo, click on Menu (the three-dot icon) > Download..
On mobile: Open the photo in the Facebook app, tap Menu (the three-dot icon) > Save to Phone (Android) or Save Photo (iOS)..