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Move out all sync pending files and back again. If you are still stuck in the OneDrive sync pending problem, please try to move out all sync pending files from OneDrive folder, and then move them back again. It should be synced again successfully.
How do I fix OneDrive stuck on sync pending? ›
Move out all sync pending files and back again. If you are still stuck in the OneDrive sync pending problem, please try to move out all sync pending files from OneDrive folder, and then move them back again. It should be synced again successfully.
Why is my OneDrive taking forever to sync? ›
OneDrive will upload all files, but this may take some time if your internet speed is slow. Run an internet speed test to make sure the problem is not elsewhere. You're trying to sync a very large file, such as a compressed ZIP archive, a long video or your Outlook PST or OST offline data files.
How do I force OneDrive to sync immediately? ›
Here are the steps:
- Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray (bottom right corner of the screen).
- Click on "Help & Settings" and then select "Settings".
- In the "Account" tab, click on "Unlink this PC" and confirm the action.
- Sign in again with your Microsoft account and select the folders you want to sync.
How do I fix OneDrive not syncing? ›
Common Fixes To OneDrive Sync Problem
- Re-establish the sync. ...
- View online. ...
- Check and install windows updates. ...
- Unlink OneDrive and run the OneDrive set-up again. ...
- Move file/s out of the sync folder. ...
- Turn-Off Office Upload. ...
- Make sure you have enough space. ...
- Update, repair, or reinstall office.
How do I force OneDrive to stop syncing? ›
Right-click (or CTRL-click in Mac) the OneDrive icon on the taskbar. Select Pause syncing then choose either 2 / 8 / 24 hours or select Quit OneDrive. To restart, press the Windows key or open Mac Spotlight and type OneDrive, then select the OneDrive app.
How do I reset OneDrive to resync? ›
Run Repair on your libraries
- In the taskbar notification area, right-click or press and hold the OneDrive menu icon. , and then click Repair.
- In the dialog box, click Repair. Repair reports your progress until all sync connections are reset.
- Click Finish.
Why is syncing taking so long? ›
The time it takes to sync an account depends on the type of account being synced, the number of apps in the account, and in some cases number of transactions. In most cases syncs take just a couple of minutes, but they could take longer. Syncs can take much longer when the source is under heavy load.
How to accelerate OneDrive Sync? ›
Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Sync and back up tab, and expand Advanced settings. Adjust the upload and download rates as required.
How do I clear my OneDrive cache? ›
To reset OneDrive on Android
Select Applications. Tap Manage Applications. Find and tap OneDrive. Tap Force Stop and then tap Clear data and Clear cache.
Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select the OneDrive app. Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up. Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer.
How long does it take for OneDrive to sync? ›
After setting up the files to sync with your computer, the files will be synchronized automatically about every 10 minutes when you're connected to the Internet.
Can you force a file to sync in OneDrive? ›
Step 1: Launch OneDrive and log in with your account. Step 2: Hit the cog icon to select the Settings button. Then go to Account > Choose folder. Step 3: In the popping-up screen, choose the folder or folders you want to sync.
How to solve sync pending in OneDrive? ›
To resolve the sync pending status on TMP files, you can do one of the following:
- Upload it manually to onedrive.com.
- Rename it and give it a new extension (e.g. "Temp"). If you cannot rename it, the file is still in use. Restart your computer and try again.
- Move the file to a folder not within your OneDrive.
- Delete it.
How do I sync OneDrive when it is stuck? ›
Signing out of OneDrive, then signing back in. Pointing OneDrive to a new folder, then letting OneDrive re-download everything. Choosing myriad folders to sync or not sync.
Why is OneDrive constantly syncing? ›
If your OneDrive is often or permanently syncing, this can be caused by the following: Slow internet speeds. If you are syncing a very large number of documents, or if the documents that are syncing are very large (there is a file size limit of 500MB for a file that can be imported via your FYI - My imports folder).
How do I fix waiting for sync? ›
Check your phone or tablet settings
- Open your device's Settings app .
- Tap Users & accounts.
- Turn on Automatically sync data.
How do I resume syncing OneDrive? ›
Syncing will resume automatically after the Pause time has finished, or you can manually Resume syncing at any time.
- Select the paused OneDrive icon in the notification/menu area:
- In the activity center, select or the yellow box to get going again:
How do I expedite OneDrive sync? ›
Change the OneDrive sync app upload or download rate
- Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)
- Go to the Sync and back up tab, and expand Advanced settings.
- Adjust the upload and download rates as required.