3 Best Ways to Fix Apple Books Not Syncing Between iPhone and iPad

Quick Tips

• Ensure you’re using the same Apple ID on both your iPhone and iPad.
• Make sure iCloud sync for Books is turned on and that both devices have an active internet connection.
• If the issue persists, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in.

Try Basic Fixes

• Ensure both devices are connected to Wi-Fi: The syncing of any content between an iPhone and iPad happens via iCloud. So, both devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Uninstall and reinstall the Books app: Reinstalling the Books app on your iPhone and iPad will help fix issues caused by corrupt app data or a buggy app build.

Fix 1: Log in to the Same iCloud Account on Both Devices

One prerequisite for syncing your books across all Apple devices is using the same Apple account on each device. Here’s how you can check if all your devices are using the same Apple ID from your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your name at the top.

Step 2: Scroll down to see all the devices logged in to the same Apple ID.

If your iPad isn’t listed here, it means you’re using a different Apple ID on it. Log in with the same Apple ID as your iPhone, and your books will sync.

Fix 2: Enable iCloud Sync for Books

If there is no issue in your Wi-Fi network, check if the iCloud sync for Apple Books is on. You’ll need to turn on this sync option on all devices using the same iCloud account. Here’s how to enable iCloud sync for Books. You’ll need to follow the steps on your iPad or Mac as well.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap on your name and select iCloud.

Step 2: Tap on Show All and enable the toggle next to Books. If it’s already on, turn it off and back on.

Fix 3: Sign Out of Your Apple ID and Sign Back In

You may solve most of the sync issues by signing out of your Apple account and signing back in. This will re-enable iCloud sync on your devices.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your name at the top.

Step 2: Scroll down right to the bottom of the page. Tap on the Sign Out option.

Step 3: Enter your Apple ID password and then select Turn Off in the top-right corner.

This will sign you out of your Apple account. Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network, sign back in using the same ID, and allow for your iPhone and iPad to sync.