Why don t all my photos transfer from iPhone to Mac

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 isn't my Mac importing all my photos?

If some of your pictures still won't import into iPhoto after you have updated the application, restarted your Mac and plugged your camera or other portable device back in, the problem could be caused by damaged files. For example, a picture file could be corrupted or contain no data.

In some cases, you can try to fix the problem by using a photo recovery program.

Why won't my pictures import to my computer? Reboot Your Devices

Rebooting your devices is a reasonable solution in many cases. Your mobile devices and PC Operating Systems can solve many minor issues during a reboot. You can also try restarting your devices when you can't import pictures.

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There are a few reasons why photos might not be importing to your computer. One possibility is that your device needs to be rebooted in order for the photos to import. Another possibility is that there might be a problem with the photos. If you're having trouble importing photos, you can try restarting your devices, reformatting your hard drive, or repairing your photo library.

How do I transfer photos from iPhone to laptop wirelessly?

Part 1.How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC Wirelessly

  1. Download the iCloud for Windows app onto your computer.
  2. Open it and tick the box next to "Photos."
  3. Select the "iCloud Photo Library" option from a prompt window.
  4. Select "Download new photos and videos to my pc."
  5. Click "Done," then click "Apply."

Why am I getting Messages on my Mac but not my iPhone 2020? On your Mac, open Messages and choose Messages > Preferences > iMessages. Make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID. Then, on your iPhone, go back one screen and check Text Message Forwarding to make sure your Mac has been selected. If it is, deselect your Mac and restart your iPhone.

How do I force my Mac to sync iMessage?

How Do You Update Messages on Your Mac?

  1. In Messages, select Preferences under the Messages menu. Alternatively, press Command + , (comma) on your keyboard.
  2. Choose the iMessage tab.
  3. Make sure the box next to Enable Messages in iCloud is checked.
  4. Click Sync Now.
  5. Your Messages app should sync, and new items will appear.

Why is iMessage on Mac not working? Turn it off, reboot your device, then turn it back on using the same method. On a Mac, launch the Messages app and select Messages > Preferences from the menu bar. Go to the iMessage tab, and under your Apple ID, uncheck Enable Messages in iCloud. Reboot your Mac, then turn this setting back on.

Can I use iMessage on Mac without iCloud?

Also, you can use iMessage without iCloud if you use your phone number as your user I.D or any other email I.D. Finally, Apple IDs can be used on more than one device. Therefore, you can use it on different Apple devices like iPhone and Mac, if you own more than one Apple product. How do I force my Mac to sync Photos? Rebuild the Photos database by holding down Command-Option while launching the app and following prompts. Disabling iCloud Photos and re-enabling it in Photos > Preferences > iCloud. This can force a re-sync, though often it's relatively fast as Photos and iCloud seem to bypass pictures that are in both places.

Why does importing photos from iPhone to Mac take so long?

Too many photos may slow down the transferring speed, just select fewer photos or files. Then iCloud or iTunes will not have to transfer a large number of files. Make sure that your network speed is in good condition and avoid downloading other large files when you are using the network to import iPhotos.

by Jenefey Aaron   Updated on 2020-03-29 / Update for  iOS File Transfer

“I can’t import photos from my iPhone to my Mac on Catalina. They just won’t appear on the preview. Why can't import Photos from iPhone to Mac. Anyone else having this issue?”

iPhone camera allows us to capture the memorable moments and save the tracks of our life. Sometimes we transfer pictures from iPhone to Mac to make backups and iPhoto/Photos app can be the best choice. Many people have upgraded their iPhone to iOS 13/12/11/10 to get away from the crank calls or to gain more fluent experience of watching videos. However, some users may encounter several annoying problems after iOS update, cannot import photos from iPhone to Mac is the one I came across on Apple Support Community.

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Part 1: How to Fix Cannot Import Photos from iPhone to Mac

Part 2: How to Import Photos from iPhone to Mac

Part 1: How to Fix Cannot Import Photos from iPhone to Mac

If you cannot import photos from iPhone to Mac after iOS update, below are some possible fixes for you:

  • Disconnect your iPhone and plug it back to try again.
  • Reset Location & Privacy on iPhone Setting
  • On your iPhone, go to “Setting” application > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy. After setting, re-connect your iPhone to your macbook and tap “Trust on iPhone” when it prompts.

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  • Import A Few Photos at One Time
  • Sometimes, if you are importing lots of photos from iPhone to Mac at one time, it will easily cause the photos app get stuck, so you can try to import a small fraction of photos when you can’t import photos from iPhone to Mac.

  • Turn off iCloud Photo Library
  • On iPhone setting, go to Apple ID > iCloud > Photos, turn off the “iCloud Photos Library”.

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  • Restart iPhone and Mac
  • Reinstall macOS Catalina

Part 2: How to Import Photos from iPhone to Mac

Solution 1: Get Photos from iPhone to Mac with Preview

Preview allows you to view anything on the Mac and pictures are included. Thus this is an easy way for importing iPhone photos to Mac.

  • Connect your iPhone to Mac via a USB cable and then launch “Preview”.
  • Click File on the left of your screen and choose Import from your iPhone.
  • Select the photos you need to transfer and then click Import or Import All.
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Solution 2: Transfer iPhone Photos to Mac Wirelessly

If you want to upload several pictures to your Mac and the iPhoto won’t work, Email will be the easiest way.

Open the Photos app on your iPhone and go to album, tap an album to choose the target one. Select the picture you want and tap on Share, Email. Type your Email address and hit Send. You can download the photos from your email on Mac with ease.

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Note: The methods mentioned are both limited as they are not allow you to import all the pictures from iPhone to computer.

Solution 3: Get Photos from iPhone to Mac with Tenorshare iCareFone

To import photos from iPhone to mac successfully, we highly recommend you Tenorshare iCareFone Mac, best alternative to iPhoto to upload all your iPhone pictures, music, call history as well as other data to computer without using iTunes.

Tenorshare iCareFone now fully supports iOS 13/12/11/10 and iPhone 11/Xs/Xs Max/XR/X/8/8 Plus/7/6/SE/5.

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Step 1: Run the software after free downloading and installation, connect iPhone to computer and then choose “File Manager” on the main interface.

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Step 2: Choose the “Photos” icon to preview all of the photos in your iPhone.

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Step 3: Select the one you need and click “Export” button to save the photos in your computer.

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Note: After moving photos from iPhone/iPad to Mac for backup, you can delete these photos as well as other unnecessary files from your iPhone with Tenorshare iCareFone easily.

Now you have imported all your photos to computer successfully. If you still have any questions or you got any better ideas, don’t forget to leave us a message!

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Why are not all Photos importing from iPhone to Mac?

If you're having trouble transferring images from your iPhone to your Mac, it's possible that the connection issue generated by your location or privacy settings is to blame. Step 1: Restore your iPhone's location and privacy settings by going to Settings > General > Reset/ Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Why is my Mac not importing all my Photos?

Check if the iCloud Photo Library option is enabled. Additionally, check if the Optimize Storage option is turned on as well. If this option is active, disable it and wait until your iPhone has finished downloading the photos from iCloud.

Why are only some of my Photos showing up on my Mac?

Some common reasons for Mac not showing iPhone photos are: iCloud Photos is not enabled on Mac. iPhone photos not synced to iCloud. You have used complete iCloud storage and no free space is left. Photos library on Mac is corrupt.

Why don t all of my iPhone Photos import?

If you have enabled the "iCloud Photo Library" and "Optimize iPhone Storage" options on your iPhone, some of your iPhone photos are stored on iCloud. That's why Photos app won't import all your iPhone photos, as the photos are not actually stored in your iPhone storage.