Can I use my iPhone without using iCloud?

Despite Apple's best wishes, you don't need to use iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Although most people are happy to use the service, some prefer to keep their data stored locally, away from Apple's servers. In this article, we'll explain how to disable or turn off iCloud on your iPhone or Mac.

How do I not use iCloud on my iPhone?

Do I really need iCloud?

You should definitely use iCloud backup. Whether it's a toilet phone or you leave it on the roof of your car, iPhones live dangerous lives and you should always have a backup. iCloud Backups count against your available iCloud Storage. (You'll see why I'm saying this in a minute.)

What happens when you turn off iCloud?

If you turn off the iCloud Photo Library, it will remove photos from your iPhone that weren't taken on that device. If you want to turn off iCloud Photo Library but keep your Camera Roll as it is, here's how to ensure current iCloud images aren't removed during the process. 1.

Can you still use an iPhone without an Apple ID?

Without an Apple ID, he won't be able to download any apps or use Facetime or iMessage. Kind of defeats the point of having an iPhone, if you ask me. He could still make and receive calls and use the browser, but he can get a basic phone to do that for far cheaper. It only takes five minutes to set up an Apple ID.

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How do I get apps on my iPhone without Apple ID?

How do I set up a used iPhone?

Will I lose my photos if I turn off iCloud?

If you turn off iCloud Photo stream on the device, Photo stream, and the images in the stream folder, are removed from the device, BUT NOT FROM iCloud. If you have any other devices using iCloud photo stream, they will not be impacted.

Is it OK to turn off iCloud backup?

First, consider whether you really want to turn off iCloud backups. When you buy a new iPhone or iPad, these backups mean you don't need to set up the new device from scratch. These backups take place automatically, so you are always covered. If you switch them off, you will have to take care of this yourself.

How do I save photos on my iPhone but not iCloud?

What happens if I turn off iCloud Drive on my iPhone?

When you turn it off, the app will no longer connect with iCloud, so your data will exist only on your device. You can choose which apps on your device you'd like to use iCloud, or turn off iCloud completely.

How do I get rid of iCloud?

Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences > Apple ID, then click iCloud. Click Manage and select Backups. Select one of the device backups, then click — to delete. If you want to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that device from iCloud, choose Delete when you're asked to confirm.

How do I disconnect from iCloud?

What is iCloud and why do I need it?

iCloud is the service from Apple that securely stores your photos, files, notes, passwords, and other data in the cloud and keeps it up to date across all your devices, automatically. iCloud also makes it easy to share photos, files, notes, and more with friends and family.

What happens if I don't backup my iPhone?

If I don't back it up, what will happen? Nothing, but if for some reason the device needs to be restored there will be a lot of data missing. The easy way around this is to either turn the Wi-Fi back on or plug the device into the computer it normally syncs with and backup the device to the computer.

Why is iPhone storage full when I have iCloud?

Backups of your devices are often the culprits behind a full iCloud storage space. It's entirely possible you had your old iPhone set to upload backups to the cloud automatically, and then never removed those files.

Does deleting from iCloud delete from phone?

If you want to remove all your photos from both your device and from your iCloud account, you can do it by just deleting them on your phone. It works in reverse too, so whenever you delete a photo from your iCloud it will be deleted from your device.

Can I delete photos from iCloud but not iPhone?

How to delete photos from iCloud but not iPhone. If you want to delete photos from iCloud but keep them on your iOS devices, make sure to disable iCloud Photos first. Go to Settings -> Apple ID (your name at the very top) -> iCloud -> Photos -> Toggle off “iCloud Photos”.

Can I activate a used iPhone?

You must contact the previous owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the previous owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it. They need to remove the device from their account.

Can I give my old iPhone to a friend?

You can give your old mobile phone to someone else, like a friend or family member, when upgrading to a newer handset. Every year, millions of us upgrade to a new mobile phone.

What do I do if I give my old iPhone?

Remove your personal information from your old device

If you paired an Apple Watch with your iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch. Back up your device. Sign out of iCloud and the iTunes & App Store. If you're using iOS 10.3 or later, tap Settings > [your name].

Can you install apps without Apple ID?

No. You need an Apple ID.

What is an Apple ID used for?

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes the email address and password that you use to sign in as well as all the contact, payment, and security details that you use across Apple services.

How do I get my photos off iCloud?