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August 5, 2026
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P: (Mobile) Presets panel, under Recommended, I do not see the preset categories (Warm, Dark, Bright, Cinematic, HDR, etc.)

  • August 5, 2026
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In the Presets panel, under Recommended, I do not see the preset categories (Warm, Dark, Bright, Cinematic, HDR, etc.) that appear in Adobe's documentation and other users' screenshots. The app is fully updated, I've already compared it with Lightroom on my phone, and the feature is missing only on my iPad. I'd like to know if this is a bug, a staged rollout, or an account-specific issue.

 

    Correct answer Rikk Flohr-Retired

    The Android release 11.5.30 should be rolling out now with an update for this issue. It may take several days for it to appear in the Google Play store but should be immediately available in the Samsung store. 

    100 replies

    Participant
    September 11, 2026

    Please bring this feature back. After reading other comments I see others are just as hurt and affected by this change. I’d even be willing to pay more. Why take the sole reason people used presets completely away. 

    Participant
    September 12, 2026

    There's no way we should have to pay more to get back a feature that we were already paying for, that was taken away. 

    I hope developers are reading this thread. It's crazy that they'd just remove the presets like this.

    Participant
    September 11, 2026

    One of the reasons I renewed again this year was because I use a lot of these presets on the go when I need a quick edit. The fact that this has happened is a massive problem. I've paid the same subscription but lost some of the product. How is this fair?

    Will be making a complaint. Very disappointing.

    Participant
    September 10, 2026

    I thought I was going crazy. Are they bringing this back? This has severely hurt my business as I use my phone to edit way more than my computer due to the amount of travel I have to do. What other apps are there? This mobile version is not cutting it and I no longer want to pay for this anymore. Are there any plans to fix this issue or is this the standard moving forward?

    Participant
    September 6, 2026

    I am so cut they decided to remove this feature! It was 99% of the reason why I use Lightroom, the variety, categories and limitless options were fantastic, so I just cannot comprehend WHY they would decide to do this??? I will definitely not be renewing my subscription since the options now are just crap and practically the stuff you’d find better on Instagram :/

    Participant
    September 5, 2026

    Are there any new other apps? Not from Adobe.

    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2026

    @Rikk Flohr_Photography — just following up once more since I never received an answer to my previous question.

    I know this decision wasn't yours, and I appreciate the information you've provided on this thread. With users continuing to express concern about the removal of these categories, can you tell us whether this feedback has actually been passed along to the Lightroom product team and whether restoring the Recommended Preset categories is being considered?

    For those of us who relied heavily on this feature, I think we're simply looking for some indication of whether Adobe is listening and reconsidering the decision, or whether we should assume these categories are gone for good and make our subscription decisions accordingly.

    Any update you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    Johannes Eckert • UX @ Ps
    Adobe Employee
    Adobe Employee
    September 9, 2026

    I can confirm for you that the team is reading these forums and we have received this feedback. We are looking at bringing this functionality back!

    Participant
    September 10, 2026

    Why was it ever removed? 

    Participant
    August 29, 2026

    Hi! I’m using Lightroom iOS app on my iPhone 17 Pro Max with a subscription and I’ve loved it so far!! But I just noticed that you guys scaled down the presents section (the icon with the two circles overlapping) and got rid of the categories! Why?! Can you please please bring them back! The sections like “Dark, Light, Warm, Soft, Cinematic, HDR, etc.). They were all SO helpful and a major reason why I decided to start paying for the service. Please consider bringing this back. 
     

    Participant
    August 28, 2026

    Same, all gone… but oddly was working earlier today, which brought me to this forum. 

    Nigel+Mal
    Participant
    August 27, 2026

    We are just a never little cog who feels like not needed anymore, I personally feel like it’s this way or the highway, and I am seriously considering leaving 

    Participant
    August 27, 2026

    Another update came but unfortunately they are taking us for granted. Cancelling my 2 yrs long subscription today...either ways they dont care about the consumers, just a money printing company now.