iCloud Photos not uploading after upgrading to iPhone 16 Pro

Hey!

That definitely sounds frustrating. Since you’ve got plenty of space left in your iCloud plan, it’s most likely a settings or syncing issue rather than storage. A few things you can check:

1. iCloud Photos toggle – Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos and make sure “iCloud Photos” (sometimes called “Sync this iPhone”) is turned on.
2. Optimize storage vs. download originals – Double-check that Optimize iPhone Storage is enabled if you want photos to free up space automatically.
3. Wi-Fi and power – Photos often only upload when connected to Wi-Fi and power, especially for large libraries. Try plugging your phone in overnight with Wi-Fi on.
4. Check iCloud status – Sometimes uploads pause if there’s a hiccup with iCloud services. You can check Apple’s System Status page to be sure.
5. Restart & sign out/in – A restart can help. If nothing changes, signing out of iCloud and back in (Settings > [your name] > Sign Out) often forces a fresh sync, but make sure everything is backed up before doing this.

If none of that works, it may be worth contacting Apple Support directly since the problem started exactly when you moved to the iPhone 16 Pro—it could be a migration glitch tied to your account.