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ashvin247
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Issues in time taking for photo preparation during share

What is the solution of my question that there is too much time taking by my device for preparing photos

I selected only one photo of 3.5mb and still it’s take infinite time and afterall I can’t able to share photos to anyone

please solve this as possible as early bcz it’s very important to me

Posted on Oct 16, 2026 12:22 AM

1 reply

poonam_kumawat
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)

Oct 16, 2026 2:21 AM in response to ashvin247

This can happen when your iPhone needs to download the full-resolution photo from iCloud or gets stuck preparing the file.


Try these steps:

  1. Connect to reliable Wi-Fi and open the photo in Photos; wait for it to load fully, then try sharing again.
  2. Check Settings ->your name ->iCloud ->Photos. If Optimise iPhone Storage is enabled, the original may need downloading.
  3. Restart your iPhone and check that you have enough device storage.
  4. Try sharing through a different app or AirDrop to see whether the issue affects all sharing methods.


More info : iCloud Photos · Sharing photos on iPhone

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377082