Photos app files show 'waiting to Update' in iCloud Drive

Hi there

Please try this

1. Check iCloud Photos vs. iCloud Drive

• Photos App: If you are trying to sync your pictures, use iCloud Photos rather than manually dragging/dropping photo libraries or export folders into iCloud Drive.
• In the Photos app on iOS or macOS, check your account profile or settings to ensure iCloud Photos is enabled and not paused. 

2. Restart Your Device

• A standard restart clears temporary system glitches and forces background daemons to re-initialize their connection to iCloud. 

3. Check Network and Power Status

• Ensure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.
• Disable Low Power Mode temporarily, as it can throttle or suspend background iCloud syncing. [1]