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Hi,

I’m trying to find a way to have my iPhone’s photos be automatically (or even manually) backed up/synced with my home server.

I heard about photo prism here and got it up and running, however I could not find a free app that lets you sync. Photo sync is their main recommendation and it puts high quality photo backup behind premium.

Is there any solution that lets you backup your photos through home wifi?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: thanks to the suggestions, I found this handy chart listing many and comparing them: https://meichthys.github.io/foss_photo_libraries/

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It doesn't matter what software you use, Apple doesn't allow automatic backups on their phones. Consider buying a different phone that allows you to use it as you see fit.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Photo sync claims it does and as I mentioned in the post, I’m okay with needing to trigger it myself via its own app.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You shouldn't be okay with that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago

Uhhh I'll take one if you're giving them 😃

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That is not true, it is completely possible with systems like Nextcloud and Owncloud. I have one set up at home and it's great.

The phone app auto-uploads your chosen pics directory's contents to your chosen cloud backup folder on a schedule or any time you want. And it's free software.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Does it automatically delete pictures when you're out of space ?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

No, and I wouldn't want it to. I have plenty of space on my server anyway.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 12 hours ago

No not on the server, on the phone. You know how it fills up with photos?