Photo albums stalled following restore from iCloud

What should I do to cancel this stalled download without losing what has already been downloaded

Hi Kassih,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you have started restoring your iPad from an iCloud backup and it seems that your photos have stalled. When restoring from an iCloud backup, the process can take a longer time than you would expect. For more information, please review the attached article. 
Get help restoring from an iCloud backup - Apple Support
The restore process is taking a long time to finish
The amount of time needed by the restore process depends on your geographical location and the speed of your Internet connection. Even with a fast Internet connection, the restore process might take 1 to 4 hours per gigabyte to complete.
If you're traveling between countries, the restore process might take longer than usual. iCloud is tuned to provide the best service when you're in the geographical location from which you most frequently connect to the Internet. When restoring from an iCloud backup, iCloud is tuned to provide the best service in the geographical region you were in when you created the backup.
Best regards,
Joe

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