iCloud upload paused

lyssalw Said:

"iCloud upload paused: I upgraded my iCloud storage to 2TB because my photos took up 220GB on my iPhone. However, the syncing process keeps updating and then pausing. What is the point of upgrading if I still need to clear my photos?"

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Changes are occurring. So, disable items in your iCloud settings, and the syncing would stop.

Download all of iCloud:

If you want to get less storage in iCloud, downgrading your iCloud plan is the way to go. Note that this has a monthly fee. Here is the link to user: iCloud+ Plans and Pricing - Apple Support. Note that this service is not available in all countries/regions.

lyssalw Said:

"I upgraded to 2TB of iCloud storage because my photos take up 220GB on my iPhone. However, the syncing keeps pausing. Do I need to clear my photos for iCloud to work properly? If so, why did I buy more iCloud storage? What can I do to solve this problem?""

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Export these to an external drive: See here: Move your Photos Library to Save Space on your Mac - Apple Support

Download All of iCloud:

Save a Few: If you wanted to, you could downgrade your iCloud plan back o what suits your needs. How so?...

You would download all of iCloud to an external hard drive > trash iCloud storage > and then start iCloud anew You would search through this download using the Search Bar located at the top-left corner of the Finder window.  Read my User Tip for more: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip