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Why can't I import photos from my iPhone to my MacBook Air?

Today, I've tried iCloud, Airdrop and Bluetooth and using a connecting cable but only a few photos have showed up in iCloud. So frustrating. My MacBook Air is "waiting". Waiting for what?

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Jun 24, 2023 10:50 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2023 11:20 AM

Please check the network connection: see the following Apple articles:

Check the status of your network on Mac

Check the status of your network on Mac - Apple Support

 

You need to have a good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.


Turn Off VPN, see -> Change VPN settings on Mac

Change VPN settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


Make sure you don't have a firewall enabled: Change Firewall settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)

 

If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi

If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support



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Jun 24, 2023 11:20 AM in response to Ewan Lamont

Please check the network connection: see the following Apple articles:

Check the status of your network on Mac

Check the status of your network on Mac - Apple Support

 

You need to have a good Service and/or Wi-Fi.

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

Charge the battery > 70%.


Turn Off VPN, see -> Change VPN settings on Mac

Change VPN settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)


Make sure you don't have a firewall enabled: Change Firewall settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)

 

If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi

If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support



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