User level: Level 1 (4 points)I am attempting to set up a new phone. I transferred my data through iCloud. However, my iCloud sync has paused and will not resume. None of my apps will download.
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Original Title: Issue with iCloud sync
Posted on Oct 5, 2026 6:50 PM
User level: Level 7 (25,466 points)Oct 6, 2026 7:39 AM in response to brebrady
Keep in mind that iCloud is designed primarily for mobile devices, and since syncing uses the battery, and since lots of people are very anxious about battery drain, the iPhone will avoid syncing when not plugged in. And since syncing uses processing power, and people hate slow-downs, the iPhone will avoid syncing while you are using it. And since syncing requires bandwidth, the iPhone will avoid syncing when the internet connection is weak.
So, if you want faster syncing, then find good wifi, plug the phone in, lock it, and leave it alone.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371106