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can't find my photos on iCloud. I have appx 150 GB of photos only 3,156 appears on my photos app.. how can I find the missing photos?

Posted on May 25, 2023 3:48 AM

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May 25, 2023 4:11 AM in response to LamisHelal

On all the devices that have photos you want synced, have they completed their latest sync to icloud? You can find this by


  1. Open the Photos app
  2. Make sure your in the library and you can see the photos on the device.
  3. Scroll to the bottom where you can read how many photos there are.
  4. It should say whether or not the device's photos have synced to iCloud.


I hope this helps!

May 25, 2023 4:52 AM in response to LamisHelal

See the article Download iCloud photos and videos - Apple Support

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > [your name].
  2. Tap iCloud, then tap Photos.
  3. Select Download and Keep Originals.


If you need help downloading your photos or videos

  • Make sure your device isn't on Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode temporarily pauses iCloud Photos. Learn more about Low Power Mode.
  • Depending on your internet connection and the number of photos you're downloading, it may take some time for your download to complete. 


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