
If you've updated to iOS 18 and your camera roll looks completely different, you're not alone. Apple's latest Photos app overhaul has left a lot of people scratching their heads — but the good news is it's an easy fix. Here's a simple 3-step guide to restoring some order and making it feel like home again.
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Step 1: Access "Customise & Reorder" Open the Photos app and scroll down until you see the "Customise & Reorder" option. This is where the magic happens.
Step 2: Select What You Want to See In this menu, you can choose which sections to keep and which to ditch. For a cleaner, more familiar layout we recommend unchecking everything except Utilities, Pinned Collections and Albums. This strips things back and gives you a setup that's easy to navigate without the clutter.
Step 3: Reorder to Your Preference Now decide the order that works best for you. Our recommended setup for maximum efficiency:
Bonus Tip You can also reorder your Pinned Collections by tapping "Modify" — handy for making sure the collections you use most are always within reach.
That's it. Three steps and your camera roll is back to making sense. Simple fixes like this are exactly the kind of thing we keep on top of so you don't have to — check out our other blogs for more tips and tricks.