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i just bought a new PC. its been maybe a good 14 years since ive had a laptop computer. since i have a new PC now, ive wanted to import from photos to my iPhone XS max. the problem is it takes FOREVER. almost 6 hours it says. it will import a few then give me a error. is there in easier way? dont suggest icloud. thx
Windows, Windows 10
^ hours is definitely a very long time to wait. Seriously, there is something wrong the way things are happening at your end.
Let me see how I can help on this. I assume you are using Windows (Since you have not mentioned)
Import to your PC
You can import photos to your PC by connecting your device to your computer and using Windows Photos app:
Then, follow the steps in these Microsoft knowledge base articles to learn how to import photos to Windows Photos app:
When you import videos from your iOS device to your PC, some might be rotated incorrectly in Windows Photos app. You can add these videos to iTunes to play them in the correct orientation.
Learn what to do if you can't import photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer.
Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ...
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201302
^ hours is definitely a very long time to wait. Seriously, there is something wrong the way things are happening at your end.
Let me see how I can help on this. I assume you are using Windows (Since you have not mentioned)
Import to your PC
You can import photos to your PC by connecting your device to your computer and using Windows Photos app:
Then, follow the steps in these Microsoft knowledge base articles to learn how to import photos to Windows Photos app:
When you import videos from your iOS device to your PC, some might be rotated incorrectly in Windows Photos app. You can add these videos to iTunes to play them in the correct orientation.
Learn what to do if you can't import photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer.
Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ...
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201302
importing photos from max to pc
