Sync Check (iPad → then iPhone)

A) On your iPad

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Photos
3. Tap iCloud Photos
4. Make sure Sync this iPad is ON
5. Open the Photos app → tap Library
6. Scroll all the way to the bottom
   • If it says “Syncing / Uploading / Downloading” → leave it open on Wi-Fi and let it finish
   • If it says “Syncing Paused” → tap Sync Now, plug in your iPad, and turn off Low Power Mode
   • If it says “Updated just now” (or nothing) → you’re good ✅

B) On your iPhone

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Photos
3. Tap iCloud Photos
4. Make sure iCloud Photos / Sync this iPhone is ON
5. Open the Photos app → tap Library
6. Scroll all the way to the bottom
   • Same rule: Syncing = wait, Paused = Sync Now, Updated = good

Important

• Be on Wi-Fi