Navigate back to the tab; the download option should now be visible. 3. Account or Connectivity Glitches
The "Download and Keep Originals" setting is a sub-menu option. It . If you have recently disabled iCloud Photos—perhaps because you received a message that your storage was full or you were trying to sign out of your Apple ID—the option will disappear from your view. The Fix: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Photos . download and keep originals not showing
Once enabled, the selection for should reappear immediately below the main toggle. 2. Not the "System Photo Library" (Mac Only) Navigate back to the tab; the download option
Ensure the toggle for (or "Sync this iPhone") is turned ON . Once enabled, the selection for should reappear immediately
If the button is clickable (not greyed out), click it.
Sometimes, the option is technically "there" but isn't responding or showing due to a system hang. Users have reported that even after selecting the option, the download might stall. Why is Download and Keep Originals not available?