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Enable permissions for the Flickr App

Updated

To ensure smooth and trouble-free uploading, make sure your device is giving the Flickr app the access it needs.

Photo & video access

After downloading the Flickr app, check that your device allows it to access your photos and videos.

iOSAndroid
  1. Open Settings.
     
  2. Select Apps,
     
  3. Scroll down and tap Flickr.
     
  4. Ensure  photo & camera permissions are enabled.
  1. Open Settings.
     
  2. Select Apps.
     
  3. Select the Flickr app.
     
  4. Select Permissions | Ensure Photos/Media, Camera, and any other relevant permissions are enabled.
     
  5. Disable Pause app activity if unused.

Auto-Uploadr Permissions

Available for Pro accounts only.

Auto-Uploadr works best on a strong Wi-Fi connection, but you can enable uploading over mobile data in your device’s permissions settings to ensure uploads continue uninterrupted.

iOS | Android

  1. Open the Flickr app and go to your Profile.
  2. Select the upload circle on the top-left corner of your screen.
  3. Select Turn Auto-Uploadr On

Background Refresh

Background Refresh lets Flickr upload even when it’s not open on your screen.

iOSAndroid
  1. Open Settings.
     
  2. Select General.
     
  3. Select Background App Refresh.
     
  4. Select Background App Refresh at the top of the screen | Select the preferred setting. | Select Back
     
  5. Scroll down to Flickr | Slide the toggle to the right.
  1. Open Settings.
     
  2. Selects Apps.
     
  3. Select the Flickr app.
     
  4. Under Usage, Select Mobile data.
     
  5. Slide the Allow background data usage to the right.

 

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