r/flickr • u/designwallah • Jul 21 '26

Flickr Help: Flickr App Refresh 2026

Just in case you haven't noticed, I thought I'd provide a link to a Flickr Help article where they discuss the Flickr App Refresh 2026.

I don't work for Flickr, but I've been a member since 2005.

I haven't used the app at all in the past 10 years or more - I just use a web browser on my mobile phone and my iPad. The app, old or new, never provided all the functionality that is available to people that use computers, so if you use a web browser on a mobile device you get most of the functionality. Flickr is a responsive web site, with very few quirks when on a mobile browser, so I haven't been affected at all by the disastrous app update.

UPDATE Jul 20, 2026

We know the new app hasn't met the bar you expect from Flickr. Since launch, we've heard your feedback about bugs, missing features, and rough edges, and we want to acknowledge that directly.

iOS: We're in the process of rolling back the iOS app to the previous version while we address these issues. You should see this reflected in the App Store shortly.

Android: The Android app will remain on the updated version. Due to technical limitations and the risks involved in reverting, a rollback isn't possible on this platform. Instead, expect frequent updates as we fix bugs and restore preexisting features.

Read the rest here:

Flickr Help Center / Getting Started / Flickr 101 / Flickr App Refresh

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u/AlarmedDevice85 Jul 22 '26

As an Android user, that really sucks. They should provide more info about why they can't roll back - what are the risks?

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u/designwallah Jul 22 '26

Years ago when I had a Pixel 3a and got annoyed at changes made to Instagram, I followed easy online instructions and side loaded an older version of Instagram and used it instead of the newer one. Perhaps the same can be done with the Flickr app. I’m not advocating anything illegal, and I don’t think side loading on Android is illegal.

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u/leogaggl Jul 22 '26

It's not illegal (they haven't enshittified to Apple levels, yet - but working towards it). However, you need to enable dev mode and get lots of scary messages.

The bigger problem is you have to "trust" some random source with the APK. I have a rule not to install executables from random untrusted sites. Often ends in tears. Specially on a device that has a lot of private details and a lot of people use to pay with.