Capacities "View Is Not Ready Yet" Message
Workaround available Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Web Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
'View is not ready yet' means your content is still downloading to this device; nothing has been deleted. Wait for the download to finish. If the view stays empty afterwards, check Settings > Offline & Sync and reboot only if the sync boxes are green.
Most likely fix: Wait for the download to complete.
Symptoms
Views, queries or collections show 'View is not ready yet' instead of content, usually right after logging in.
Why it happens
- Initial download of a large library still in progress
- Download stalled due to connection issues
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Wait for the download to complete
- Keep the app open and online
- Check progress in Settings > Offline & Sync until the device is offline-ready
2. Retry a stalled download
- In Settings > Offline & Sync, press Retry if the sync boxes aren't green
- Avoid rebooting while sync is not green
3. Force a resync if still empty
- Once sync boxes are green, go to Settings > Account > Reboot
- Wait for the app to rebuild its local copy
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