Does deleting iCloud delete everything?

Important: When you delete a file from iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive
With iCloud Drive, you can keep files and folders up to date across all of your devices, share files and folders with friends, family, or colleagues, and more. You can store files* in iCloud Drive as long as they're 50GB or less in size and you don't exceed your iCloud storage limit.
on iCloud.com, it's also deleted from all your devices that have iCloud Drive turned on.
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Will deleting iCloud storage delete everything?

If you delete iCloud backup, your photos, messages, and other app data will be permanently removed. Your music files, movies, and the apps themselves are not in iCloud backups.
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What will I lose if I delete my iCloud account?

You can delete your iCloud account, but you have to delete your entire Apple ID along with it to do so. If you delete your Apple ID, you'll lose access to myriad things, including App Store and iTunes purchases, data storage, subscriptions, iMessage conversations, and other Apple services.
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Does deleting from iCloud delete from device?

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.
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Does removing photos from iCloud remove them from iPhone?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you're signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.
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How To Delete iCloud Storage / Free Up iCloud Space on iPhone



How do I remove iCloud from my iPhone without deleting?

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”. Now, when you delete photos from iCloud, they will stay on your iPhone.
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Is deleting iCloud backup safe?

Deleting iCloud backup is not as bad as it sounds. Here are the main points you should know about: It will erase the data you previously backed up to iCloud. So, in case you need to set up your iPhone from scratch, you will not be able to recover data from iCloud.
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Why do I need iCloud?

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.
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How do you erase iCloud?

Go to Settings> Apple ID> iCloud> Manage Storage> iCloud Drive. You will see all the files stored in iCloud Drive. Swipe left and tap on the trash icon to delete the file.
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Do I need iCloud storage?

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.
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Will my photos delete if I disable 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. You can also delete from photo stream, just like any folder.
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What happens if I erase iPhone from iCloud?

What happens when you erase a device in Find My iPhone? A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate the device.
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What happens if 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.
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Can you use an iPhone without iCloud?

Yes. Nothing requires you to use Apple's iCloud service with your iOS device or Mac computers. When restoring your iPhone to iOS 5 you will be prompted with the screen below. The iCloud opt out simply requires choosing the Don't Use iCloud button during the setup process.
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What are the disadvantages of using iCloud?

Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
  • Internet Connection. Cloud based storage is dependent on having an internet connection. ...
  • Costs. There are additional costs for uploading and downloading files from the cloud. ...
  • Hard Drives. Cloud storage is supposed to eliminate our dependency on hard drives right? ...
  • Support. ...
  • Privacy.
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What makes iCloud storage full?

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.
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How do I free up iCloud storage on my iPhone?

How to free up space in iCloud
  1. Check your space. To see how much space you are using, enter Settings on your iPhone or iPad, select iCloud, click Storage, followed by Manage Storage.
  2. Delete old backups. ...
  3. Change backup settings. ...
  4. Alternative photo services.
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Does resetting iPhone delete iCloud?

Nothing in your iCloud account will be deleted. After resetting, restore from your backup, anything that isn't in the backup will be restored from the relevant store or iCloud photo library etc.
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Do photos stay on iCloud forever?

iCloud stores new photos for 30 days, so you have plenty of time to connect your iOS device to Wi-Fi and make sure you always have your most recent shots handy. So your photos will get deleted if you reach the 1000 photos limit or the 30 days limit.
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Why is my iCloud storage full after deleting photos?

But sometimes, you may notice that your iCloud is still full even though you delete some data. It is probably because iCloud still holds backups of your old iOS devices. To delete those files, you can tap “Backups” when you enter iCloud storage on Settings.
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What is the difference between iPhone storage and iCloud storage?

iCloud storage is for your backups and data syncing. You cannot extend your iPhone storage with iCloud storage. You have to delete stuff you don't need to make space. iCloud storage is for your backups and data syncing.
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What do I do when my iPhone storage is full?

Here's how to clear storage on iPhone, step by step:
  1. Clean up your photo library.
  2. Clear browser cache.
  3. Clear app cache and other app data.
  4. Delete attachments in Messages.
  5. Delete offline content.
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Does iPhone storage matter with iCloud?

Yes, but with a twist. It doesn't matter whether you buy a 64GB iPhone or a 512GB iPhone, you'll get the same amount of free iCloud storage. In comparison, Google provides almost three times the amount of cloud storage to both Android and iPhone users.
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Where do deleted iCloud photos go?

Deleted photos and videos are placed in the Recently Deleted album, where they remain for 30 days before being permanently removed. To delete photos or videos sooner, go to the Recently Deleted album, select the items you want to delete, then click Delete [number] Items.
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Should I store all my photos in iCloud?

Users opting for ‌iCloud‌ ‌Photos‌ have the choice of storing the original photos on their Mac or iOS device, which is ideal for offline access, or a more flexible optimized arrangement that stores originals locally if you have enough storage space but uses lower-resolution versions if local storage is tight and only ...
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