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iTunes cannot sync photos to the iPhone “X's iPhone” because your Photos Library is not yet available.

I receive this message when trying to sync iTunes with my iPhone 6. Is there any way to complete the sync?


Troubleshooting attempted:

  • Restarted iPhone 6 (iOS 9.0.1)
  • Restarted MacBook Pro (OS X El Capitan)
  • Restarted iTunes (Version 12.3)
  • Un-synced, then re-synced iPhone with Photos through iTunes

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 9.0.1, null

Posted on Sep 26, 2015 9:16 AM

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Oct 3, 2015 7:08 AM in response to MaricarmenMSM

Had same problem after El Capitan / iOS9.0.2 upgrade on MacBook Pro Retina and iPad Air. This is how I fixed this issue:


1. Stop Photos sync (deselect "Sync Photos" in iTunes) and then sync

2. Backup Mac Photos library (just to make sure)

3. Rebuild Mac Photos library (Quit Photos app, re-launch Photos app while hold downing Command+Option keys, choose “Repair”)

4. Quit all applications and reboot Mac

5. Quit all apps and reboot iPad

6. Restart Photos sync (check "Sync Photos" in iTunes)

7. Sync


Et voila!

Oct 6, 2015 10:15 PM in response to MaricarmenMSM

This may sound strange but it works for me.


Connect iPhone to Mac. Open Photos App and iTunes.

Go to iPhone <Settings> -- <Photo&Camera> and turn on <iCloud Photo Library>.

A message pop up "....it would delete......". Go ahead and click 'OK'.


Wait a few minutes and then turn off <iCloud Photo Library>.


Go to iTune and sync from Photos App.


It works for me.

iTunes cannot sync photos to the iPhone “X's iPhone” because your Photos Library is not yet available.

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