iOS12.2.2 won't let me sync my photos - it goes on infinite loop!

I have found a way to do it but it takes HOURS for just 5000 photos over 15 folders.

First, you remove all photos on the iPhone/iPad by untick the "Sync Photos" box and choose remove not keep.

Then you sync the device before quit iTunes and unplug your device.

Start iTunes again, plug it in and go to photos on the sync page, select a folder instead of sync all. Do it 1 by 1, and remember to unplug your device after each time you successfully sync a folder.

I know this is extremely ridiculous but until Apple releases an update for this we just have to do it this way. This method took me hours to realise you can still do it but only do it at a very small amount (of photos).

krisfrosz133 wrote:

• Ever since I updated my iPhone 8 Plus to the latest iOS 12.2.2

The currently released version of iOS is iOS 12.2.

Unreleased versions of iOS software are used at your own risk, and the consequences cannot be discussed here.

You mentioned the same version both in your post’s title and body, so I believe you did not just make a typo.

Again, the current version is 12.2. You say (3 times) you’re using 12.2.2.

Then you say:

krisfrosz133 wrote:

I guess I have to downgrade back to 12.1

That makes no sense, and would not even be possible.

I am using a recently released iPhone, but the equipment is surely not relevant unless you had some unauthorized repair performed on yours. Recheck all the details of what you have told us and possible relevant details you have not told us.

Frankly, I don’t believe there was ever an iOS 12.2.2 version released, even in the beta program.

krisfrosz133 wrote:

In any case, I plan to downgrade to 12.1

That will not be possible as Apple stopped signing this version, which was first released on October 30, 2018.

ios 12.2 works just fine.

No

My photos have synced fine to my Mac for years ... ever since I started syncing when I purchased my first iPhone in 2007. Yes, they continue to sync flawlessly with iOS 12.2.