Fix: Uploading to iCloud Paused Message on iPhone

If you are seeing an uploading to iCloud paused message on your iPhone while uploading your data, it means that there is an error in the iCloud uploading process. This message prevents you from uploading any data to your iCloud drive.

Fix: Uploading to iCloud Paused

There can be various reasons why your device is facing delays in data uploading. For instance, there can be a syncing issue in iCloud.

However, there are few requirements that your device must meet in order to upload data to drive, such as your device is needed to be connected to power and Wi-fi. Also, your device should be 50% charged.

In addition, if your device is doing something else, such as downloading apps, it will delay the syncing process. Thus, you need to wait for it.

In this article, we will discuss 7 methods that will help you to solve the issue of uploading data to iCloud. Let’s discuss them one by one.

1. Restart Your iPhone

Restarting your iPhone should be the first troubleshooting step whenever you face any issue with your device. It helps your device to solve any glitches or bugs while giving it a fresh start by closing all the apps. Also, it solves all software-related issues. Resultantly, all the device’s functions will work properly.

Furthermore, the syncing/uploading issue can also be a network-related problem. Therefore, when you restart your device, the network connections will also get reset. With this, your iPhone will work smoother than before, as all the temporary data will be cleared. Here’s how you can restart your iPhone:

iPhone SE (1st generation), 5, or earlier models:

1. Press the top button and hold it till the power-off slider appears on the screen.

   

   Press the top button and hold it till the power-off slider appears

2. After this, drag the slider, and wait for around 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off completely.
3. Lastly, press the top button and hold it till you see the Apple logo to turn on your device.

iPhone SE ( 2nd or 3rd Generation), 6, 7, or 8:

1. Press the side button and hold it until the power-off slider shows on your iPhone.

   

   Press the side button and hold it until the power-off slider shows up

2. Drag the slider to turn it off and wait for around 30 seconds.
3. Lastly, turn on your device by pressing the side button and holding it till the Apple logo appears on the screen.

iPhone X or later version:

1. Press the volume up or down button, along with the side button, until the power-off slider shows on the screen.

   

   Press the volume button and power button to switch off iPhone

2. Next, drag the slider to turn off your iPhone and wait for around 30 seconds.
3. Press the side button until the Apple logo appears on your screen to turn it on.

2. Disable and Re-enable iCloud Syncing

You need to disable the syncing and re-enable it. Doing this will help give a fresh start to the syncing, and you will be able to upload the data immediately. Here’s how you can do it:

1. First, go to Settings and tap on your Apple Profile.

   

   Tap on your Apple Profile

2. After this, tap on iCloud.

   

   Go to iCloud

3. Next, tap on Show All under the Apps Using iCloud section.

   

   Tap on Show All

4. Scroll down and find the app which you want to sync.

   

   Find the app which you want to sync

5. Next, turn off the toggle and turn it on again.

   

   Turn off the toggle and turn it on again

6. After doing this, restart your device (follow method 1) and see if this method fixed the issue.

3. Clear iPhone Storage

If you do not have sufficient storage or have bigger files on your device, the uploading process will take some time, or it can pause completely. For this reason, you need to clear out your iPhone storage. Large files can sometimes also cause glitches, due to which the paused message appears on your iPhone.

Here’s how you can check for large files in iMessage:

1. Go to Settings and tap on General.

   

   Tap on General

2. Tap on iPhone Storage.

   

   Select iPhone Storage

3. Next, tap on Messages > Videos. After this, delete videos that are over 1GB. With this, you will see that you can sync the data easily without any paused messages.

   

   Tap on Messages

4. Sign Out of iCloud

Another fix that you can try to solve the uploading problem is to sign out of iCloud and sign back in. Doing this will help you resync the data which has been paused due to some error. Apart from this, it is a restart for the account, which will solve any glitches.

It will also help clear out the iCloud cache and temporary data, which can be one of the reasons why the syncing is getting delayed. Here’s a step-by-step method to sign out of your iCloud account:

1. Go to Settings and click on your Apple Profile.
2. After this, scroll down and tap on Sign Out.

   

   Hit the Sign Out button

3. Then, enter your account password to log out of your iCloud.

   

   Enter your account password

4. Next, you need to restart your device (follow method 1).
5. Lastly, sign in to your iCloud account. After this, start the syncing process again to see if the method worked.

5. Turn off Low Power Mode

If you have enabled Low Power Mode, the content will not get uploaded because when Low Power mode is enabled, all the background activities will get paused to save power. As syncing takes place in the background, it will also get delayed until you turn off the mode.

Follow the mentioned method to turn off Low Power mode:

1. Firstly, go to Settings, scroll down, and tap on Battery.

   

   Choose the Battery option from the list

2. Then, turn off the toggle in front of Low Power Mode.

   

   Turn off the toggle

6. Update Your iPhone to the Latest Version

Updating your iPhone to the newest version is essential if you want it to run smoothly. Many users, who did not update their devices to the latest version, saw issues with the iCloud uploading process. Due to this reason, updating your iPhone becomes a must.

Apart from this, there are various other benefits of updating. For instance, your device will have new features, improved performance, and extended battery life. Here’s a step-by-step guide to updating your iPhone to the latest version:

1. Back up your iPhone using a PC.
2. Connect it to the charger, then connect your iPhone to the Wi-Fi.
3. Go to Settings and tap on General.
4. After this, go to Software Update.

   

   Go to Software Update

5. If there are two or more updates, select your preferred one. Then, tap on Install Now. However, if there is an option for Download and Install, choose to download the update.

   

   Tap on Install Now

6. After the downloading completes, enter the passcode you use to unlock your device.
7. Lastly, click on Install Now.

7. Restore Backup From iCloud

Before trying this fix, ensure to save all your data, as it will delete all the data from the device. If you are unable to upload your data to iCloud due to the delay, you can save it on your PC.

1. Firstly, go to Settings and tap on General.
2. Then, scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.

   

   Select Transfer or Reset iPhone

3. After this, tap on Erase All Content and Settings.

   

   Tap on Erase All Content and Settings

4. Enter the password you use to unlock your device. You may also have to enter your Apple ID password.
5. After your device turns on, follow and complete the setup steps till you see the option for Apps & Data. After that, tap on Restore from iCloud Backup.

   

   Tap on Restore from iCloud Backup

6. After this, sign in to iCloud using your Apple ID.

   

   Sign in to iCloud

7. Choose a backup; select the latest one, and then tap on Continue. With this, the transfer will start.

   

   Select the latest backup, then tap on Continue

If there is a new update, you will be asked to download it. To update your device, follow the onscreen steps. Then, you need to sign in with the Apple ID you use, which will restore all your data and purchases.

During the whole process, stay connected to Wi-fi, as it can take up to an hour to complete the process, depending on the backup size. If you get disconnected during the process, the restoring will get paused until you reconnect to the Wi-fi.

In this guide, we have gone through 7 different methods which will help you to solve the issue of iCloud syncing. Nevertheless, if the issue persists even after trying all the methods, try contacting Apple Support, as they will tell you the reason why the problem is occurring.

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