Fixes for iCloud Photos not Syncing on iPhone

iCloud is a cloud service provided by Apple to users, which can be used to store data. Apple users often use iCloud to sync data between different devices. Sometimes we may meet the situation of iCloud photos not syncing on iPhone.

Part 1. 6 Ways to Fix iCloud Photos Not Syncing on iPhone

In the coming part, it gives you 6 ways to troubleshoot.

Way 1. Reboot Your iPhone

If you don't know why your iCloud photos is not syncing on iPhone, the easiest way is to restart your phone. The way to restart iPhone can be a little bit different on different iPhone models.

▶iPhone 8 or later: Press and hold the power button ＋ a volume- button (up/down) and then release it > slide to power off >  Press the power button for seconds > wait for the Apple logo to appear.

▶iPhone 7/Plus: Press the power button for seconds > slide to power off > Press and hold the power button again > wait for the Apple logo to appear.

▶iPhone 6s or earlier: Press the power button ＋ Home button for seconds > slide to power off > Press and hold both the power button and the Home button again > wait for the Apple logo.

Way 2. Sign out and in Apple ID

iCloud photo library not syncing on iPhone may also be caused by a problem with your Apple ID. You can re-login your ID to solve it.

Go to Settings > Tap your profile > Click Sign out > Re-login to your Apple ID

Way 3. Check iCloud Storage

iCloud is a cloud server provided by Apple, which gives each user 5GB of free storage. If your iCloud storage is runningg out of space, data will no longer sync to iCloud on iPhone, so you can check if your iCloud space is enough.

Go to Settings > Tap your name > Click iCloud

You will see the specific usage of your iCloud. If iCloud storage space is used up, you can buy more space or use third-party software to back up your data.

Way 4. Turn on Your iCloud Photos

After turning off iCloud Photos, the photos will not be synced to your iPhone, you'd better check if your iCloud photos are turned on.

Go to Settings > Tap your name > Click iCloud > Find Photos and tap it > Turn iCloud Photos on

Then, you can choose Optimize iPhone Storage, which will make iCloud photos stored as thumbnails in the app. It will save some iCloud space, but also cause the photos to be a little blurry.

Way 5. Check Internet Connection

Many data synchronization failures are caused by the poor network because syncing photos needs to be done under stable network conditions. You should check your network connection in the Settings.

Way 6. Update your device

If the iOS version is relatively low, there may be a problem that iCloud photos are out of sync, you can try to update your iOS system version.

Step 1. You should go to "Settings" >"General"> "Software Update".

Step 2. Click Download and Install.

Wait for a while, the iPhone will automatically restart, and you may find your synced photos.

Tips:

• ▪Make sure your phone has more than half of the battery.
• ▪To prevent unforeseen problems, updates should not be interrupted.
• ▪It's best to back up your data before updating.

Part 2. Using FoneTool to Transfer Photos

If none of the above methods work, you can use third-party software to transfer your photos, and I recommend you to use FoneTool, a professional transfer tool. It supports various Apple devices from iPhone 4 to the latest iPhone 15, which also can transfer photos, messages, contacts, etc. Beyond that, its transmission process is completely safe, and will not affect the original data of the target iPhone. You can download it via the button below.

Step 1. Launch the FoneTool and connect the device, click Phone Transfer, and click Start Transfer under iPhone to PC.

Step 2. Click Photos and drag all photos you need to transfer to the box > Click Start Transfer. 

Step 3. Unplug your iPhone and connect the target iPhone via USB cable, click Phone Transfer, go to PC to iPhone, and click Start Transfer.

Step 4. Click + icon to add the photos you want to transfer, and click Transfer.

Note: If you don't have a computer and a USB cable, you can use the FoneTool iOS app to transfer photos as well. 

Bonus Tip: Enhance YouriCloud PhotosManagement on PC

If your iCloud is cluttered with unnecessary photos, it's time to either transfer them to your computer or declutter by deleting surplus images. The recommended solution is to leverage FoneTool, a free yet robust iOS management tool. Here’s a comprehensive guide on utilizing FoneTool for efficient iCloud photo management:

Step 1: Download FoneTool and install it on your PC > Open FoneTool and navigate to My iCloud > Sign in using your Apple ID and click Manage iCloud.

Step 2: Locate and click the Photos icon> Choose the specific photos you want and click either the Download or Delete button to initiate the respective process.

Wrapping Up

This article proposes 6 methods to exclude iCloud photos not syncing on iPhone, including updating the device, rebooting your iPhone, turning on iCloud photos, etc. Not only that,  it also recommends an excellent transfer software, FoneTool to transfer photos to iPhone easily.

FoneTool can also be used to backup data, You don't have to worry about your data being insecure during use because it can perform encrypted backups to protect your data security. If you are interested in it, you could try this useful tool.