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Photos not scanning iPad OS 15.1

I want to scan my photos (on my hard drive) for people. I go to Photos >People and I get the following message “To finish scanning your remaining xxxxx photos, lock your iPad and connect it to power.” Ipad is locked, connected to power. Nothing happens. Am I missing a step?? Thanks in advance, Ed.

Posted on Nov 8, 2021 11:20 AM

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