Freeform Not Syncing with iCloud? Try Out These Workable Tips
Before moving ahead, let’s briefly discuss the possible reasons for the ill-fated iCloud syncing.
What is Stopping Freeform from Syncing with iCloud?
While there is no denying the fact that Freeform has got everything covered to be your go-to sketching or drawing desk. It seems to be super buggy as of now. So, I’m going to put the sole blame on a software bug. The good thing is it’s not a big deal to troubleshoot a software bug.
1. Restart Your iPhone or iPad
To get started, soft reset your iPhone. If the Freeform syncing issue is due to a minor software glitch, the soft reset will fix it. Thus, give it a shot without fail.
2. Disable/Enable iCloud for Freeform
It’s worth pointing out that you have to manually enable iCloud for Freeform in order to kickstart syncing. If you haven’t done it yet, do it now. If you can’t sync Freeform with iCloud even when you have enabled it, try turning it off/on.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> Apple ID banner -> iCloud -> Show All -> turn off the toggle next to iCloud. Now, wait for a few seconds and then turn on the toggle for iCloud.
Next, if the Freeform app is open on your device, force quit it. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold along the middle of the screen to access the App Switcher. Then, swipe up on the Freeform app card to kill the app. If your device has a Home button, double press the Home button to reveal the app switcher and then swipe up on the app card to kill the app. Up next, launch the Freeform app -> All Boards -> open a specific board -> share icon and then try to share the board with a friend. If you can share the board with anyone, there is a good chance that the syncing issue is gone.
3. Sign Out of Apple ID and Sign Back In
Whenever I run into any iCloud-related issue, I make sure to sign out of Apple ID and sign back in. More often than not, it enables me to get rid of the issue. Hence, I’m going to bank on it to troubleshoot this problem as well.
Navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> Apple ID banner -> Sign Out.
Be sure to keep a copy of all the important data before signing out so that you won’t lose any important information. Then, sign in using your Apple ID and password.
4. Delete and Reinstall the Freeform App
No success as yet? Bother not, try deleting and reinstalling the app.
Simply, long-press on the Freeform app -> Remove App -> Delete App. Then, make sure to confirm the deletion of the app. Next, launch the App Store -> search for Freeform and then reinstall the app.
5. Update Software
If iCloud syncing continues to ill-function, go for the software update. If the hidden bug is behind the issue, updating the software could help you resolve it. After all, most updates come bundled with a ton of improvements and bug fixes. So, there is a high chance that the software update will help you resolve the Freeform syncing issue.
To get started, navigate to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad -> General -> Software Update. After that, download and install the latest version of iOS or iPadOS as usual.
Wrap Up…
I guess Freeform syncing with iCloud is back on track. Congrats! Since the above tips have worked for many users in resolving the issue, I don’t see any reason why they won’t click for you. But, would you like to let us know the trick that has assisted you to get the better of the problem? You might also like to catch up with:
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