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A photo is stuck uploading and I can’t retake it. What can I do?

Written by Eury
Updated over 2 weeks ago

If one of your photos is stuck on Pending, Not synced, or keeps failing when you tap Retry, you may still be able to finish your inspection without starting over completely.

This article explains what to try first, what Truepic can and cannot recover, and what to do if you can no longer return to the location to retake the photo.

What this usually means

If a photo is stuck uploading, it usually means the file has not fully reached Truepic's servers yet. When that happens:

  • You may see the photo marked as Pending, Not synced, or repeatedly failing to upload.

  • You may not be able to delete that photo in the app.

  • Truepic Support usually cannot recover that exact photo if it never finished uploading.

Try these steps first

  1. Close the app completely.

    Make sure the app is fully closed and not still running in the background.

  2. Switch your connection.

    If you were on Wi-Fi, turn Wi-Fi off and try cellular data instead. If you were on cellular data, connect to a strong Wi-Fi network and try again.

  3. Reopen the app and tap Retry.

    Open the inspection again, tap the stuck photo, and use the Retry option if it appears.

  4. Keep the app open while it retries.

    Do not force close the app, switch away from it repeatedly, or lock your phone while the upload is retrying.

  5. Check for a stronger signal.

    If possible, move to an area with better service or a more stable Wi-Fi connection.

If the photo still will not upload

If the retry continues to fail, the only reliable next step is usually to retake the photo.

Unfortunately, if the original file never finished uploading, it usually cannot be recovered by Truepic Support from our side.

If you cannot return to retake the photo

If you no longer have access to the property, unit, vehicle, or item you were photographing, contact support through the app.

If you are able to retake the photo later, Support may be able to help with the inspection submission once the replacement photo uploads successfully.

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