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You can choose which files you want to fix ‘iCloud Not Syncing’ issue, and as long as your iCloud is signed in to the device, you can access the files from anywhere. iCloud is one of the best cloud storage services that lets users keep different kinds of data, like documents, PDF files, videos, audio files, photos, and so on.
This service is built into Apple devices like the iPhone, Mac, etc., and has a large number of users all over the world. This service can also be used by Windows users. Even though iCloud is a pretty safe place to store data, it doesn’t always sync well with Windows 10.
So, the data on your Windows 11/10 can’t be up to date. This could put you in a tough spot where you need to use your data right away but your current device can’t show it.
‘iCloud Not Syncing’ issue on Windows
ForceRestart iCloud
- Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.
- Locate and select all iCloud processes and click End task in the lower right corner.
Update Windows PC
- Click Start> Settings> Update & Security. Then click the Check for updates button.
- If an update is available, download it.
Uninstall and Reinstall iCloud
- Click Start> Settings> Apps.
- Select iCloud for Windows from the list of installed applications and click Uninstall.
- After deleting iCloud, download iCloud for Windows, reinstall and check whether the sync can proceed normally.
Update iCloud App
Service providers usually release a new version to fix known problems, such as the fact that iCloud on Windows doesn’t sync. So you’ll need to get the latest version of iCloud on your computer right away.
Version for the Microsoft Store: Start the store app, click the menu icon in the upper right corner, and then click Downloads and Updates. If there is an update available, click the down arrow to download and install it. Windows iCloud: Type “apple software update” into the search box on the start menu, hit “Enter,” and if there is an update, install it.
‘iCloud Not Syncing’ issue On Mac
Ensure your Mac uses the local date and current time
- Go to System Preferences > Date & Time > Time Zone.
- Click the lock icon at the bottom of the window and enter your admin password to unlock it.
- Select Date & Time and check Set date and time automatically.
- Click Time Zone and tick the box next to Set time zone automatically using the current location.
Log out of iCloud, restart mac, and log it in again
- Choose the Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > Overview. If you use macOS High Sierra or earlier, select iCloud in System Preferences.
- Click Sign Out at the bottom of the Apple ID or iCloud window and then exit it.
- Select the Apple logo > Restart.
- Open Apple ID or iCloud in System Preferences after restart your mac
- Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in to your iCloud on Mac.
- Click iCloud and select or uncheck in the apps.
Update your Mac
System bugs are rarely the reason why iCloud’s sync feature doesn’t work well. You need to get the most recent version of your Mac that fixes bugs. Then, your iCloud Drive will be back up and running to sync apps and files on your Mac.
- Open Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
- Click Update Now or Upgrade Now to update your macOS and first-party software.
Check the Internet connection
If you’ve been waiting more than ten minutes and your Mac’s iCloud Drive is still not syncing, check to see if the Internet is down or the signal is weak. If that’s the case, change your network or reset it. After that, you can wait a moment and see if the files on your Mac keep syncing to the iCloud Drive.
Check iCloud’s current status
One of the Apple services that might go down for a short time is iCloud. If so, your Mac won’t be able to connect to iCloud, and the iCloud Drive won’t sync. You can’t do anything but wait until iCloud Drive and other services related to iCloud are ready.
You can check the Apple System Status page to see if your iCloud not syncing problem is caused by an unexpected outage. This page lists all of Apple’s recent service outages and changes.
‘iCloud Not Syncing’ Issue on iPhone/iPad
Check Essential Settings
We should first check whether the basic settings are correct. Make sure you have logged in with the same Apple ID on all devices and the Messages is turned on on all devices. Turn on Messages on iPhone: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Toggle on Messages.
Reset Network Settings
To troubleshoot connection issues of Wi-Fi, you can choose to reset network settings. It will reset network to default settings – delete Wi-Fi passcodes and Bluetooth-paired devices. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings > Enter your passcode to confirm.
Delete Unimportant Messages
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage > Messages.
- Choose different sections like Photos, Videos, GIFSs & Stickers.
- If you choose Photos, tap Edit button > select the pictures > tap the Trash button to delete them.
Prerequisites for iCloud Syncing
- Make sure that iCloud Drive is turned on on all of the devices that use the same Apple ID. (The Settings app > Your avatar > iCloud > iCloud Drive).
- Make sure that all of your iDevices use the same Apple ID and iCloud account.
- Make sure to let iCloud Drive use cellular data so that your data will continue to sync even when the device isn’t connected to Wi-Fi.
- Make sure you have enough space in your iCloud account.
- When you sign up for an Apple ID, you only get 5GB of free cloud storage. So, make sure your iCloud account has enough space to hold the data you want to sync.
- Note that iCloud costs Rs75 per month in India for 50GB, Rs 219 per month for 200GB, and Rs 749 per month for 2TB.
FAQ
Why is my iCloud on my iPhone not syncing?
Make sure that all of your devices are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID. Then, check your iCloud settings to see if you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders. Make sure that the date and time on your device are set correctly for where you are.
How do I force iCloud to sync my iPhone?
Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud on your iOS device and make sure the app you want to sync is listed and turned on. You can also try to restart the sync process by turning this off and then back on. On macOS, apps that can use iCloud will be listed in System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud.
How do I force iCloud Drive to refresh?
On Mac. If you open your iCloud Drive folder in Finder, you can force iCloud Drive to sync. Or, click the menu button at the top right of a note and then “Show in Finder.” This will tell iCloud Drive that it needs to sync right away.