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Use .fileImporter To Import Images From The Files App

Daily Coding Tip 133

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Millie Sturgeon
Jul 22, 2022
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If you’re running this on a Simulator, or a device that doesn’t have any images in the Files app, you’ll need to save an image.

On a Simulator there should be a bunch of placeholder images in the Photos app, and you can tap the share icon and select add to Files. A Simulator doesn’t have access to iCloud, but you …

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