A user named DJTaurus expressed frustration with syncing photos from a Windows 11 laptop to an iPhone 11. Despite using Apple devices to facilitate the transfer, he found that only 2-3 photos from specific folders were being synced.
This issue persisted even after attempts to resolve it. In response to DJTaurus’s query regarding the “optimizing library” message, another user, FreakinEurekan, suggested that waiting for the optimization to finish might provide clarity.
However, after some time, DJTaurus reported no change in the situation. FreakinEurekan then inquired whether the problem with “some folders” related to the Windows Explorer structure.
They proposed creating a test folder and copying files to see if that might work. They also mentioned the option of using iCloud for Windows, noting that they weren’t familiar with Windows themselves.
DJTaurus confirmed that even when attempting to sync a newly created folder with transferred photos, it did not sync properly, illustrating the ongoing challenges he faced. In the discussion, user mazdamiata210 recommended a potential solution.
They advised DJTaurus to adjust the settings within the Photos application, specifically to switch the “transfer to Mac or PC” option to “keep originals.” This change was expected to improve the syncing process. Eventually, DJTaurus reported that he managed to address the syncing issues by individually syncing each folder, although he found this method to be quite frustrating.
The exchange highlights the common challenges users may face when attempting to sync content across different operating systems and suggests various troubleshooting steps.
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