How to use iCloud storage instead of phone storage

How can I enable iCloud‌ storage on my device?

1. Open the “Settings” app on your device.
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2. Select​ your name at the top of the screen.

3. Tap⁣ “iCloud” and then “iCloud Storage.”
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4. ‌Activate the⁤ “iCloud Storage” option.


5. Select the ‌storage‍ plan you want.
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How can I backup to iCloud?

‌ 1.⁢ Open the “Settings” app on your device.
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2. Tap your name and select “iCloud”.

3. Scroll down and tap “iCloud Backup.”

4. Activate the “iCloud Backup” option.
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5. Tap ‌on “Back up now”.

How can I manage my iCloud storage⁢?

‌ ‍ ‍ 1. ‍Open the⁤ “Settings” app on your device.
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2. Tap‌ your name and select “iCloud.”
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3. Click on “Manage storage”.

4. Here you can see how much space you are using and manage your backups and app data.
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5. You can delete old backups, disable backup for some apps, and more.
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Can I save photos and videos to iCloud instead of my phone?

Yes, you can save your photos and videos to iCloud and access them from any device linked to your iCloud account.
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How can I activate Photo Library in iCloud?

‌ ⁣ ⁢ 1. Open the “Settings” app on your device.
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2. Tap your name ‌and select “iCloud.”

3. Click on “Photos”.
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4. Activate the "iCloud Photos" option.

5. Select “Optimize iPhone Storage” if you want to save space on your device.

Can I use iCloud⁤ to store ‌my apps and games?

‍ No, iCloud is primarily used to store backups, photos, videos, documents, and other files. Apps and games are stored on your device's internal storage.
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What is the advantage of using iCloud instead of the phone's internal storage?

The main benefit is the ability to access your files from any device linked to your iCloud account. Plus, you can free up space on your device by storing less-used files in iCloud.

How can I buy more iCloud storage space?

⁤ ⁢ ⁢ 1. Open the “Settings” app on your device.
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2. Tap your name and select “iCloud”.
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3. Click on “Manage storage”.


4.⁢ Select “Change⁤ storage plan”.

5. Choose the plan you want and follow the instructions to complete the purchase.
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Can I share my iCloud storage plan with my family?

⁢ ​ Yes, you can share your ⁢iCloud storage plan with up to six members of your family through ‌»Family Sharing» in the “Settings” app.
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What happens if I cancel my iCloud storage plan?

⁢ If you cancel your iCloud storage plan, you will no longer be able to make backup copies in iCloud and your storage will be reduced to the free limit of 5 GB. Your files will still be available, but you will not be able to add new files if you exceed the limit⁣ of free storage.