Q: iCloud Photo Library doesn't sync - iCloud restore in progress
I've activated iCloud Photo Library Beta on my iPad Mini Retina. When I activate the feature, I get the following popup:
iCloud Restore in Progress
iCloud Photo Library will begin syncing when this device has finished restoring from backup.
When I first got this error, I thought it would be temporary. Several weeks later, still the same problem. In the bottom of the Photos app, I see it is 'syncing', but nothing is happening. My iPhone syncs just fine.
- I tried disabling and enabling iCloud Photo Library Beta several times.
- I tried going back to factory settings.
- I tried an actual iCloud restore which is finished, since I can start a manual backup.
Nothing works. Any ideas on how I can get this to work? I was really looking forward to this feature. Thanks!
iPad Mini, iOS 8.1
Posted on Nov 5, 2014 5:50 AM
I also had this problem. Tried all types of resets and restores without any luck. What worked for me in the end was to use iTunes to sync a minimal number of photos which automatically turned off iCloud Photo Library on the iPad. After that finished on the iPad I turned on iCloud Photo Library and agreed to delete the photos I'd just synced and then it worked.
Posted on Mar 4, 2015 2:53 PM