3 Ways to Fix X (Twitter) Not Uploading Photos and Videos

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Check Data Usage Settings on X

If you have enabled data saver mode on X, you may face issues when uploading high-quality images and videos. This happens as the app prioritizes data saving, causing big photo or video uploads to fail. Here’s how to disable it.

Step 1:OpenXand tap yourprofile picture. Go toSettings and Supportand tapSettings and privacy.

Step 2:Tap onAccessibility, display, and languages. Then, tap onData usage.

Step 3:Turn off theData savertoggle. Then, tap onHigh-quality image uploads.

Step 4:From the options, selectOn cellular or Wi-Fi.

Fix 2: Disable System-Wide Data Saver

A system-wide data saver mode can affect the media upload process on X, as your phone prioritizes data saving and restricts certain app functions. So, disable the data saver mode on iPhone and Android. Here’s how.

On iPhone

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onMobile Services.

Step 2:Select yourmain SIMand disable theLow Data Modetoggle.

On Android

Step 1:LaunchSettingsand selectNetwork and internet.

Step 2:TapData Saverand turn theUse Data Savertoggle off.

Also Read:How to fix links not opening or working in X app

Fix 3: Log Out and Login Again

X media upload can fail due to an account authentication error. This can happen if you have recently changed your account password. In this case, you can log out from your account and sign back in with the updated account details. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenX→ tap on yourprofile picture→Settings and Support→Settings and privacy→Your account.

Step 2:Then, tapAccount information. TapLog outandconfirmthe same.

Once done, sign in again with the correct X account details and check if the issue has been fixed on your phone.

Bonus: X Upload Limits for Photos, Videos, and GIFs

Let us quickly look at certain limits for uploading photos, videos, and GIFs on X. You can check this table to ensure your file is within limits.

Please note that video files over 2 hours must be uploaded in 720p and should not exceed 8GB.

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Last updated on 27 June, 2024

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