Does Apple delete photos on inactive accounts?

This also means any user data associated with the account stored on Apple's servers will be deleted, including any photographs, videos, documents, and other content stored in iCloud.

Does Apple ever delete inactive accounts?

Apple (sometimes) deletes inactive accounts

Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days' prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof.

Does Apple delete inactive iCloud photos?

Answer: A: iCloud Photos aren't deleted due to inactivity of your account.

What happens to an inactive Apple account?

If you request account deactivation, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. When you're ready to reactivate your Apple ID, contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we'll help you reactivate your account. If you lose this code, we won't be able to help reactivate your account.

Do Apple accounts expire?

Apple IDs/iCloud accounts don't expire.

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How do I delete an inactive iCloud account?

How long do iCloud accounts stay active?

In the TOS of iCloud is written that after 1 year Apple can delete the account e destroy all the content.

How long does it take for iCloud to be deleted?

The entire process for deleting your account can take up to 1 week, giving Apple ample some time to make sure that it is you the account holder is requesting the deletion of the account and not someone else.

Is it possible to recover an old iCloud account?

If you ever get locked out of your iCloud account, you will need to call your Account Recovery contacts to get a code. Using a recovery key, you will be able to reset your password and recover your account.

What happens to a decedent's Apple ID account after 3 years?

In its iCloud legal agreement, Apple mandates that there is "No right of Survivorship," for your Apple ID account and its contents. And, indeed, "upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate your Account may be terminated and all Content within your Account deleted."

How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?

How do I retrieve old photos from iCloud?

How do I recover permanently deleted photos from iCloud?

How long do permanently deleted photos stay on Apple servers?

Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days, where you can recover or permanently remove them from all devices. , then tap Hide in the list of options. Hidden photos are moved to the Hidden album. You can't view them anywhere else.

How far back does iCloud backup go?

Note: If you turn off iCloud Backup for a device, any backups stored in iCloud are kept for 180 days before being deleted. You can also use your computer to back up your device. See the Apple Support article How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Does iCloud store forever?

Aside from the aforementioned support document confirming that iCloud backups are deleted automatically after 180 days of not being used, users are basically left to figure this out on their own.

Does iCloud backup backup photos?

You can use that storage space for your iCloud backups, to keep your photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, and your documents up to date in iCloud Drive. Depending on the size of your backup and amount of content you keep in iCloud, you might run out of free space.

What is inactive iPhone?

"When an application is inactive, it is executing but is not dispatching incoming events." This happens, for example, when an overlay window pops up or when the device is locked or perhaps during an incoming call/msg. As to how to respond... this is (basically) up to the application.

Can iCloud be deleted?

You can delete old iCloud backups for the device you're currently using, or older devices you may not use anymore. iCloud backups are available for 180 days after you disable or stop using iCloud Backup. Backups that are currently being used to restore a device can't be deleted.

How do you delete photos from iPhone but not iCloud?

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”.

Are permanently deleted photos gone forever iPhone?

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted.

Are permanently deleted photos still in iCloud?

An iCloud backup comes to the rescue if data is permanently lost, deleted, or if an iPhone is damaged or broken. The disadvantage of this is that all deleted files will need to be reinstalled from the recovered backup on iCloud Drive. This includes not only the photos but all apps, data, text messages, etc.

Where do permanently deleted photos go?

Where do deleted photos go on Android? When you delete pictures on your Android phone, you can access your Photos app and go into your albums, then, scroll to the bottom and tap on "Recently Deleted." In that folder, you will find all the photos you have deleted within the last 30 days.

Can you recover deleted photos from iCloud after 30 days?

After that, they are permanently deleted. If it has been more than 30 days since you deleted your photos, third-party software won't be able to retrieve your photos. If they weren't saved on your device, you won't be able to restore them from a backup.

Why did my photos disappeared on my iPhone?

Photos may get accidentally deleted or disappear from smartphone gallery due to update, bug, jailbreak, iPhone cleaner tool, or low storage space. However, you can recover lost photos in the Gallery from your Google Photos, Google Drive, iCloud, iTunes, or Recently Deleted/ Trash Bin folder in the photos Gallery. Q3.