Why can't I download my photos from iCloud?

Reset your device
Check that all your connections are good and try restarting or resetting your device. iCloud photo downloads require a stable network connection, so make sure you have a good WiFi signal. Sign out and sign in to iCloud to refresh, then try to download again.
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Why are my photos not downloading on my iPhone?

Check Storage

If you are stuck in this trouble, you can check whether there is enough storage on your iDevice, you'd better clean some useless data to free up storage for downloading photos. Go to Settings > Choose General > Tap on iPhone Storage. Clean some useless data to free up storage for downloading photos.
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Why won't my iCloud photos download to my computer?

If you've got certain iOS devices with just My Photo Stream enabled, iCloud Photos won't download newer photos from such devices unless your PC also has its own photostream turned on. To enable the feature, simply head over to the Photos Options pane again, and then check the box next to My Photo Stream.
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How do I download all of my photos from iCloud?

How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
  1. Go into your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu on your device. ...
  3. Select "iCloud." Tap "iCloud" on your Apple ID page. ...
  4. Tap "Photos." ...
  5. Select "Download and Keep Originals."
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How do I restart iCloud to download photos?

If you have, you may need to restart iCloud. Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) on your PC and find the iCloud/Apple processes. End task for all of those. When you re-open iCloud for Windows it should refresh the connection to iCloud and hopefully reset your downloads.
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Why are my photos not loading?

Optimize Storage Option is Enabled. This is the most common reason why your content is not properly loading in the Photos app on your device. The optimize storage option saves your content on iCloud and only shows the thumbnails of your content on your device.
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Why are my iCloud files not downloading iPhone?

A poor internet connection is usually the main reason why iCloud files often fail to download on iPhones and iPads. If you are dealing with large files, make sure you have a strong and stable cellular/ Wi-Fi connection.
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How do I download more than 1000 photos on iCloud?

Select each photo and tap on the cloud icon in the top right corner to download images one by one from your iCloud account to the computer. You can also select multiple photos in iCloud by selecting moments. Click on the small plus sign in the top right corner of one of the moments. Voila!
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Why won't my pictures import to my computer?

It is mostly because of hardware identification issues. Likely, there could also be problems with the connection, permission settings, or the drivers. You can easily debug those issues by changing cables or making small changes in the settings.
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Why won't my iPhone let me transfer photos to my PC?

Reset Your iPhone's Location & Privacy: On your iPhone, go to Settings » General » Reset » Reset Location & Privacy. After that, re-plug your iPhone into computer and tap Trust on iPhone. Solution 2. Check your connections and try a different computer: Try to import your photos using a different or new Apple USB cable.
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Why are my photos not syncing between iPhone and PC?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID that you're using with iCloud for Windows. Open iCloud for Windows, and next to Photos, click Options. Turn on My Photo Stream.
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How do I download my pictures from iCloud to my iPhone?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. On iCloud.com, tap Photos.
  2. Tap Select, then tap a photo or video. To select multiple photos or videos, tap more than one. To select your entire library, tap Select All.
  3. Tap the more button .
  4. Choose Download, then tap Download to confirm.
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How do I download from iCloud drive to my iPhone?

Use these steps to copy documents from your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, iCloud.com, or PC.
...
Copy files from iCloud.com
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Open iCloud Drive.
  3. Find and select the file.
  4. Click Download at the top of the page or double-click the file. The document downloads to your default downloads location.
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How do I download everything from iCloud?

If you have upgraded to and are using the iCloud Drive feature to store files, select its icon in the iCloud window. Find a file you want to download and click its icon once to select it. Next, click the download icon at the top of the browser window — the icon looks like a cloud with a downward-pointing arrow.
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Why are my files not downloading?

This error means that your computer's security settings blocked the file. Learn more about blocked downloads. On Windows: Windows Attachment Manager could have removed the file you tried to download. To see what files you can download or why your file was blocked, check your Windows internet security settings.
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Why is my phone not letting me download files?

Check for Restricted Background data. If it is enabled then you will have problems while downloading irrespective of it being 4G or Wifi. Go to Settings -> Data usage -> Download Manager --> restrict background data option (disable). You could try any downloader like Download Accelerator Plus (works for me).
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Why are my Apple files not downloading?

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Make sure that you're signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. If you want to upload, download, or share files using cellular data, open Settings, select Cellular, scroll down to iCloud Drive and any third-party cloud services you use, and turn it on for each service.
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Why are my iPhone photos not showing up in photos?

Check that Wi-Fi is on and you have an internet connection. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Make sure Upload to My Photo Stream is turned on. If you don't see this option, turn on iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud instead.
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Why are my photos not transferring to new iPhone?

You may not have turned it on on your new device, so you meet the photos didn't transfer to new iPhone issue. In this case, just go to Settings > tap [your name] > tap iCloud > tap Photos > turn on iCloud Photos option to let it download your photos from iCloud to your device.
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What is the easiest way to transfer photos from iPhone to computer?

First, connect your iPhone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files.
  1. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can't find the device if the device is locked.
  2. On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.
  3. Select Import > From a USB device, then follow the instructions.
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How do I export photos from my iPhone?

Click File > Export > Export Photos. Set your export preferences, then click Export. Choose the folder you want to export the photos to (this could be on your Mac's hard drive or an external drive). Click Export to copy the images from iCloud Photos Library to your computer's hard drive.
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How do I transfer photos from iPhone to computer without iTunes?

This is how to download photos from iPhone to computer via Google Drive: Download Google Drive from the AppStore and install it on your iPhone. Open the app, tap the plus symbol at the bottom of the screen > Upload > Photos and Videos. Now you can select photos and upload them to your Google Drive.
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Can I transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer?

Once it's connected, click iPhone in the toolbar along the top (to the left of "1-Click Transfer"). Mouse over Picture, then click Album. Select one or more albums to transfer, then click this transfer-to-PC button.
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How do I transfer files from iPhone to laptop?

Transfer files between iPhone and your Windows PC
  1. Install or update to the latest version of iTunes on your PC. ...
  2. Connect iPhone to your Windows PC. ...
  3. In iTunes on your Windows PC, click the iPhone button near the top left of the iTunes window.
  4. Click File Sharing, select an app in the list, then do one of the following:
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