Cannot Download Photo
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iCloud is frequently used to sync photos between devices or back up iPhone photos, but it can be problematic. A common issue is the error downloading photos from iCloud Library, which can be frustrating. This article provides solutions to resolve this issue.
Note: If you're experiencing issues with iCloud photos not syncing to your PC, you can refer to an article that provides a solution to this problem.
Disabling Low Power Mode has been proven effective by many users in fixing the error of downloading photos from iCloud Photo Library. To try this, go to Settings > Battery and toggle the button to turn off Low Power Mode. This is a simple and non-invasive method that's worth trying.
Tip: If you're unable to download photos from iCloud, it might be because you've enabled Low Power Mode on your iPhone. This is because Low Power Mode disables some automatic downloads, which could be the reason you're unable to download photos.
If you're experiencing an error downloading photos from iCloud Photo Library, check your iCloud storage. On an iPhone running iOS 11, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud to see how much space is left. If you're running low, consider buying more iCloud storage or freeing up space in iCloud.
When you're unable to download photos from iCloud, ensure you have a stable WiFi network connection on your device.
Other Tips you can try:
If none of the tips works for you, you can use the FREE alternative way detailed below to get photos to your iPhone.
When experiencing issues downloading photos from iCloud Photo Library to your iPhone, you can consider alternative methods. Instead of relying solely on iCloud, you can download photos to your PC or Mac and then transfer them to your iPhone, or directly transfer photos from another device such as a PC, Mac, or another iOS device to your iPhone.
You can use Qiling MobiMover Free to download photos from your computer or another iOS device (iPhone/iPad in iOS 8 or later) to your iPhone. This free tool allows for iOS data transfer, file management, and video download, enabling you to share files between two iOS devices or between an iOS device and the computer, manage iPhone/iPad content from the computer, and download videos from websites using the URL.
To download photos from your computer to your iPhone, follow these steps: (If you want to transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone, read the related article for reference.)
You can use MobiMover to transfer photos, videos, music, ringtones, voice memos, contacts, messages, and more from or to your iPhone/iPad.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC running Windows 7 or later, then launch Qiling MobiMover and select "PC to Phone" on the main interface. Next, choose "Select Files" to proceed.
Step 2. With MobiMover, you can transfer photos from your PC to your iPhone by selecting the files, clicking "Open" to load them, and then following the on-screen instructions.
Step 3. MobiMover will display the selected files on the screen. If you've missed any items, you can click "Add Contents" to import more files. To initiate the transfer process, simply click the "Transfer" button.