iCloud Photo Library doesn't load any photos (iOS)

This issue may occur if the Optimize Storage option is enabled on your device (Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos). ... Turning this on will save you space on your device. When you turn this on, the full resolution of your photos and videos will be saved in iCloud.

1. Why are my iCloud photos not loading?
2. Why can't I see all my photos on iCloud?
3. Why are the photos on my iPhone not uploading to iCloud?
4. Why are my iPhone photos not importing?
5. How do you update iCloud photos on iPhone?
6. How do I force iCloud to sync photos?
7. How do I retrieve pics from iCloud?
8. How do I get my photos back on my iPhone from iCloud?
9. Why is it taking so long for my photos to upload to iCloud?
10. Can I delete photos from iCloud but not iPhone?
11. How do I keep photos in iCloud but delete from iPhone?

Why are my iCloud photos not loading?

An internet connection is needed in order to access photos that are stored on the cloud. If you choose to store your files on iCloud, then you must ensure that you have an active and stable internet connection as well. ... So, if your photos aren't loading, check out if your internet connection is active and stable.

Why can't I see all my photos on iCloud?

Make sure that iCloud Photos is turned on

If you took a photo on your iPhone but don't see it on your other devices, check your settings with these steps: ... Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud. Tap Photos. Turn on iCloud Photos.

Why are the photos on my iPhone not uploading to iCloud?

Check your settings

Open the Settings app, tap on your account name at the top of the page, then navigate to iCloud > Photos, and make sure that iCloud Photo Library is enabled. You should also turn on the Upload to My Photo Stream option to see if that helps clear the problem.

Why are my iPhone photos not importing?

Answer: A: Check, if iCloud Photo Library has become enabled on the iPhone. If you are using iCloud Photo Library and "Optimize Storage" is enabled in the Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Photos & Camera, then you cannot download the phtos any longer from the iPhone by using a USB connection to the computer.

How do you update iCloud photos on iPhone?

How to upload photos to iCloud from iPhone or iPad

1. Go to Settings. This is the cog icon on your home screen.
2. Select your name.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Tap Photos.
5. Turn on iCloud Photos. Make sure the button next iCloud Photos is green. ...
6. Select how you want to store your photos. ...
7. Turn on Upload to My Photo Stream.

How do I force iCloud to sync photos?

To get started with iCloud Photos, you should ensure that it's turned on and set to upload your mobile photos to the cloud.

1. On your iPhone or iPad device, start the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap "Photos."
3. If it's not already on, turn on iCloud Photos by swiping the button to the right, turning it green.

How do I retrieve pics from iCloud?

Get photos from iCloud to be stored on iPhone

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings. Tap on your name -> iCloud.
2. Select Photos, then toggle off iCloud Photos (or iCloud Photo Library for older iOS versions). ...
3. Now, all you have to do is wait until your iCloud photos are downloaded to the iPhone.

How do I get my photos back on my iPhone from iCloud?

How to access iCloud Photos

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Tap the Photos tab to see your photos.
3. Tap the Albums tab to see My Albums, Shared Albums, People & Places, Media Types, and Other Albums. You can also learn more about content that you share with others.

Why is it taking so long for my photos to upload to iCloud?

When you turn on iCloud Photos, the time it takes for your photos and videos to upload to iCloud depends on the size of your collection and your Internet speed. If you have a large collection of photos and videos, your upload might take more time than usual. You can see the status and pause the upload for one day.

Can I delete photos from iCloud but not iPhone?

By default, if you delete a synced photo from your iPhone or iPad, it'll be deleted from iCloud too. If you turn off iCloud photo syncing, you can delete photos from the iCloud website without affecting your iPhone or iPad.

How do I keep photos in iCloud but delete from iPhone?

Tap on "iCloud" (should be the first subtitle below name, security, and payment). 4. Tap on "iCloud Photos" and "My Photo Stream" so the green toggle isn't showing – this will delete the iCloud album from your iPhone, but leave your album in iCloud intact.