downloading pictures to pc

If you don't want to use iCloud Photos and if the Import to your PC method isn' t working -- both described in Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

another option is a 3rd party app: https://www.photosync-app.com/home.html

Import to your PC

You can import photos to your PC by connecting your device to your computer and using Windows Photos app:

1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes on your PC. Importing photos to your PC requires iTunes 12.5.1 or later.
2. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your PC with a USB cable.
3. You might need to unlock your iOS device using your passcode.
4. You might also see a prompt on the iOS device asking you to Trust This Computer. Tap Trust or Allow to continue.

Then, follow the steps in these Microsoft knowledge base articles to learn how to import photos to Windows Photos app:

• Windows 10
• Windows 8
• Windows 7

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.

If you have iCloud Photos turned on, you need to download the original, full resolution versions of your photos to your iPhone before you import to your PC. Find out how.

Photos and videos that you sync from your computer to your iOS device using iTunes can't be imported back to your computer. 

Learn what to do if you can't import photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer.

Ciao Fox. Sorry to bother you, but since I'm not skilled about CDMA or GSM carriers in US (in Italy we don't have CDMA), could you please assist me in this thread?--> https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250799177?answerId=251518492022

TIA

Giulio

Got it -- hope it helps.

Thanks a bunch, my friend.

I apologize to OP (mpetti) for my off topic intrusion.

Giulio