How do you use iCloud?

iCloud is built into each Apple device. To set up iCloud, you just sign in to your device with your Apple ID, then choose which apps you want to use with iCloud and which iCloud features you want to turn on or off. You can customize these settings for each device.
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How do you see what's in your iCloud?

iCloud Drive lets you securely access all of your documents from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Windows PC.
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On iCloud.com
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Go to iCloud Drive.
  3. In the bottom-right corner, select Recently Deleted items.
  4. Browse the list of files.
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How do you use iCloud storage?

It's near the bottom of the "Apps Using iCloud" section. Slide the button next to "iCloud Backup" to the "On" (right) position. Do this to automatically save all of your files, settings, app data, pictures, and music to iCloud whenever your device is plugged in, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi.
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How long do photos stay in iCloud?

Photos stored in iClouds photo stream are only stored for up to 30 days and up to 1000 photos (whichever you reach first). You should save any photos you want to keep to your photo roll or iPhoto within the 30 days allocated.
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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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How to use iCloud - Complete Beginner's Guide



Should I store my photos in iCloud?

iCloud Photos keeps all your photos and videos in their original, high-resolution version. To save storage space on your device, you can turn on Optimize Storage. If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device.
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Is it safe to keep photos in iCloud?

Everything stored in iCloud, including iCloud photos, is securely encrypted in transit and stored with encryption keys. Encryption keys are stored on Apple's servers. Without these encryption keys, files can not be decrypted. Apple also uses “end-to-end” encryption for data.
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Will deleting photos from phone Delete from iCloud?

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 do I see my iCloud photos?

How to access iCloud Photos
  1. Open the Photos app.
  2. Tap the Library tab to see your photos.
  3. Tap the Albums tab to see My Albums, Shared Albums, People & Places, Media Types and Utilities. You can also find out more about content that you share with others.
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What happens to your photos when you stop paying for iCloud?

All the photos, videos and documents that are currently in iCloud will still be stored safely, but any new ones will not be saved to there. Soon, you will not be able to send or receive emails with your iCloud email address….
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Why is my phone full when I have iCloud?

Why is iPhone storage full when I have iCloud? If your iPhone storage is still full after you turn on iCloud, it's likely because it's set to keep your original photos on your phone instead of uploading them to iCloud. To check your iCloud Photos settings: Open the Settings app.
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How do you move stuff to iCloud?

Transferring iPhone content through iCloud
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Get content from another phone or System > Get content from another phone.
  3. Tap iPhone > Import from iCloud backup.
  4. Follow the steps shown onscreen to back up your iPhone content to your iCloud storage.
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How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?

How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
  1. Go into your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu on your device. ...
  3. Select "iCloud." Tap "iCloud" on your Apple ID page. ...
  4. Tap "Photos." ...
  5. Select "Download and Keep Originals."
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How do I move photos to iCloud storage?

How to upload photos to iCloud from iPhone or iPad
  1. Go to Settings. This is the cog icon on your home screen.
  2. Select your name.
  3. Tap iCloud.
  4. Tap Photos.
  5. Turn on iCloud Photos. Make sure the button next iCloud Photos is green. ...
  6. Select how you want to store your photos. ...
  7. Turn on Upload to My Photo Stream. ...
  8. Open the Photos app.
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What is the point of 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 I store photos in iCloud but not iPhone?

How to save space on your iPhone keeping photos in iCloud
  1. Go to Settings and tap on your Apple ID.
  2. Tap on iCloud.
  3. Tap on Photos.
  4. Now make sure that Optimise iPhone Storage is selected rather than Download and Keep Originals.
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What should I store in iCloud?

Here are some examples of what you can store in iCloud.
  • Photos and videos: You can use iCloud Photos to store your photo library in iCloud and see it everywhere. ...
  • Files: You can store your documents, presentations, and other files in iCloud Drive, and access them on all your devices and on the web.
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How many photos can iCloud hold?

Once you create a shared album, it syncs your photos on every device for free. But Apple has added certain limitations. For example, you can only hold a maximum of 5,000 photos or videos up to 15 minutes long.
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Why does photos take so much storage even with iCloud?

Your photos and videos are stored on your device in their original, high-resolution version. This means that they use a lot of space on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With iCloud Photos, you can make more space available on your device and have your entire collection, everywhere you go.
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Does iCloud free up storage on iPhone?

Use the Cloud

Moving files to the Cloud is an easy way to free up space locally on your iPhone. For those with large Camera Rolls, enabling Apple iCloud offers 5GB of space for free. Need more than 5GB?
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Does iCloud give you more storage?

With iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free iCloud storage for your photos, videos, files, and more. If you want more storage and premium features, you can upgrade to iCloud+ from any of your devices.
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Why is my iPhone storage full when I bought more iCloud storage?

Answer: A: Your phone storage cannot be upgraded. It will always be the storage capacity you bought. In order to make more room, you must delete photos, messages, apps., etc.
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Do photos on iCloud take up space on iPhone?

Even when your photos are stored in iCloud, the Photo app will still have a low resolution version of the image on the iPhone so that you can see what photos you have in the cloud. These images are quite small, but will still consume space on your iPhone.
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Is paying for iCloud worth it?

The Bottom Line

The iCloud Drive file-syncing and storage service is worth using, especially if you're committed to Apple's ecosystem, but it doesn't quite measure up to the competition from Google and Microsoft.
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