Why are iCloud Photos Not Downloading to PC
How to make iCloud photos work again
iCloud has been described as the glue that holds our Apple devices together. ICloud Photos allows users to save, search, and share photos and videos from any of their Apple devices. We have a complete iCloud guide that covers how to access iCloud, how to view iCloud photos, and many other iCloud questions. iCloud Photos Not Downloading to PC Now, let’s go over how to upload photos to iCloud again if your iCloud photos won’t sync. For more tips and tricks for browsing iCloud, sign up for our free Tip of the Day.
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1. Restart your iPhone or iPad
This is one of the most basic yet useful steps to take, regardless of what type of iPad or iPhone failure you are struggling with. Restarting your device doesn’t delete any of your data or saves, it just clears your data cache and can fix issues like apps crashing, a frozen device, or in this case an iCloud issue. Here’s how to restart an iPhone or iPad.
2. Are you connected to the Internet?
If your iPhone or iPad is not connected to the internet, there is no way for your photos to upload to iCloud. Make sure your device is connected to the Internet through a stable Wi-Fi or cellular network. If you suspect that your connection is slow, try an internet speed test.
3. iPadOS 14 and iOS 14 update: Get the latest software update from Apple
Apple has released annually updated iPhone software for years. Installing the latest iOS update improves device security and prevents glitches and errors, so the update will most likely help solve your problems with photos not uploading to iCloud. Apple debuted iPadOS 14 in 2020 and iOS 14 is also available. The first thing to do if your photos aren’t uploading to the cloud is to make sure your device’s software is up to date. If that doesn’t fix the problem, proceed to the next step on our list.
4. Check your iPhone settings
The first thing to do is make sure the correct settings are enabled to allow your photos to be uploaded to iCloud. To do this:
5. iCloud Storage: Do you have enough?
If you don’t have enough iCloud storage, your iPhone or iPad won’t be able to perform several key functions, including uploading images and videos to iCloud Photos. We have written several tips on how to clear iCloud storage, and if your iCloud storage is full and you don’t want to delete anything to free up space, how to buy more iCloud storage from Apple. To find out how much iCloud storage you are using:
