How to Fix iBooks Not Syncing across Apple Devices Error

iBooks (now changed to Apple Books) is a built-in app across Apple devices. Apple users can discover, read, and listen to millions of e-books and audiobooks. You can create and arrange your collections and library to comb through your books and audiobooks. With the iCloud sync feature, you can sync iBooks across different Apple devices with the same Apple ID. However, many Apple users have been trapped in iBooks not syncing errors. If you are one of them, you can learn how to tackle iBooks not syncing across devices error from this post.

• Part 1. Why is iBook Not Syncing across Devices
• Part 2. How to Fix iBooks Not Syncing Error
• Part 3. FAQs about iBook Not Syncing

Part 1. Why is iBook Not Syncing across Devices

There are various factors for iBooks library or collections not syncing. Before we start troubleshooting this issue, you can learn how to sync iBooks from iPhone to iPad.

How do I sync iBooks from iPhone to iPad?

Step 1 You should activate iCloud to sync iBooks across devices. Go to Settings app on your iOS devices.

Step 2 Tap [You Apple ID] at the top > iCloud. In the new interface, tap Show All under APPS USING ICLOUD to proceed.

Step 3 Scroll down to Books. Make sure to turn it on. Then, you can sync iBooks across devices with the same Apple ID.

If you have activated the iCloud sync feature for iBooks, you can check the following causes of iBooks not syncing across devices:

1. Insufficient iCloud storage – If your iCloud storage is full, you cannot sync iBooks across Apple devices.

2. Wrong Wireless Data setting – If you don't select WLAN & Cellular Data option in the Wireless Data section of your iBooks, you will not be able to sync iBooks from iPhone to iPad even though you enable iCloud sync.

3. Different Apple account – If you log into iBooks with a different Apple account, your Apple devices won't sync iBooks.

Part 2. How to Fix iBooks Not Syncing Error

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Step 1 Click the above download button to download iPhone Transfer on your computer. Double-click to launch the software.

Step 2 You need to use two USB cables to connect your iPhone and iPad to your computer. You can see the interface when your iDevices are detected successfully.

Step 3 Select the Books option from the left sidebar, you can select any book you want to sync to your iPad. Then, you can click the top toolbar to unfold the Export to menu. Choose Export to [Your iPad's name] to sync iBooks from iPhone to iPad.

2. Re-activate iCloud sync

Using Face ID to unlock your iPhone, go to Settings app > tap your Apple ID at the top > tap iCloud to continue > locate Books under APPS USING ICLOUD > turn off and turn on again.

3. Activate iBooks syncing settings

Open Settings app > locate Books and tap it > turn on Purchases from Other Devices under AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS > turn on Reading Now and iCloud Drive under Syncing.

4. Allow WLAN & Cellular Data

Go to Settings app > navigate to Books and tap it > tap Wireless Data to proceed > select WLAN & Cellular Data option.

5. Reset your network settings

For iOS or iPadOS 15 or later: Go to Settings app > tap General > scroll down to Transfer or Reset [Device] > select Reset Network Settings.

For iOS or iPadOS 14 or earlier: Open Settings app > tap General > Reset > Choose Reset Network Settings.

6. Unhide hidden purchases

Open the Books app on your Apple device > tap the Reading Now section and tap your profile image at the upper right corner > tap Manage Hidden Purchases > tap Unhide to unhide your iBooks.