Share Across Devices - two failed attemps

Need a bit of advice.


I went to 'share across devices,' in an attempt to change it but I've had two failed attempts, needless to say I'm cautious about putting a third one in.  What can I do ?


When I stopped and looked at the setting I realised that was probably not the one I should have been changing - I had wanted to give me more time before the screen went blank.  How do I change this ?  I have an iPhone if that helps..


Thanks for any advice you can offer 

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 16, 2024 7:35 AM

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Apr 16, 2024 7:51 AM in response to kah22

kah22 wrote:

Need a bit of advice.

I went to 'share across devices,' in an attempt to change it but I've had two failed attempts, needless to say I'm cautious about putting a third one in.  What can I do ?

When I stopped and looked at the setting I realised that was probably not the one I should have been changing - I had wanted to give me more time before the screen went blank.  How do I change this ?  I have an iPhone if that helps..

Thanks for any advice you can offer 


What, specifically are you attempting to achieve? Photos and other files/data can be synchronised between devices using iCloud services:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud >


Simply enable Apps and services that you wish to synchronise between devices.


If you are attempting something else, you'll need to provide more information about what you are hoping to achieve. This user-tip, authored by one of the senior contributors, might help help you to compose an appropriate detailed description:

Writing an effective Apple Support Commun… - Apple Community



Apr 16, 2024 7:56 AM in response to kah22

Hey! How are you doing? I see that you have issue with Share Across Devices, and I am here to help.


  • With "Share across devices" not clickable, restart your device to refresh running processes and make sure that you have updated to the latest software version for your iPhone and iPad. If this behavior continues, turn off Focus, restart iPhone/iPad, and enable it again.


By the way, just to clarify, are you trying to share your Photos across your devices?


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