Photos icloud sync paused to optimize battery on iPhone 12

Iphone is not syncing photos right away saying it is "paused to optimize battery"

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Jan 10, 2024 6:11 AM

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beaulahland Author

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Jan 10, 2024 7:35 AM in response to beaulahland

Found a temporary solution but cannot figure out how to turn off the pause mode permanently.

Go to

1.PROFILE

2.ICLOUD

3.PHOTOS

4.STATUS if it says "syncing paused"

5.Click below it- SYNC NOW

This should begin syncing for an immediate solution if you want your pictures synced right away. Will not prevent it from going back into pause mode at a later date.

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Photos icloud sync paused to optimize battery on iPhone 12

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