iCloud Photos not syncing? 9 fixes for paused uploads
Scroll to the bottom of your Library in Photos. The status line there tells you exactly why syncing stopped.
The fix
9 fixes, in order
- 1
Read the status at the bottom of Library in Photos.
- 2
Turn off Low Power Mode.
- 3
Charge the iPhone and connect to Wi-Fi.
- 4
Let a hot iPhone cool down.
- 5
Allow cellular data for Photos if you want sync away from Wi-Fi.
Settings › Apps › Photos › Cellular Data.
- 6
Check iCloud Photos is on.
Settings › your name › iCloud › Photos.
- 7
Free up iCloud or iPhone storage.
- 8
Restart and update iOS.
- 9
Check apple.com/support/systemstatus for an outage.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it say Syncing Paused?
Low Power Mode is on, the battery is low, the phone is hot, or you are on cellular without permission. Charge on Wi-Fi and tap Resume.
Why do photos show on my iPhone but not my Mac?
Both must use the same Apple Account with iCloud Photos turned on, and the Mac needs Photos open for a while to catch up.
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