• Everything you need to know about iCloud Drive. Cloud from Apple. What is iCloud and how to use it on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    Apple iCloud is free storage for everyone who has an iPad or iPhone. The main task of iCloud is to provide users of Apple products with a single storage for all data - applications, photos, books, documents, Safari bookmarks, etc.

    How does this work? Suppose you took a photo on your iPad, it will immediately appear in the storage, and through it on your iPhone or laptop (Apple company). This happens without your participation; other devices themselves “take” it for themselves. All you need is to be connected to the Internet.

    Basic questions about iCloud

    • Where and how to download and install iCloud? There is no need to download iCloud, the service is already built into your system.
    • Registration in iCloud. There is no need to register separately for iCloud. To log in you need to use your Apple ID - login and password.
    • How much space is available in iCloud? Each user receives 5 GB for free. This size is reserved for storing mail, application data, settings, etc. Please note: iCloud will store a maximum of 1000 photos from the last 30 days.

    If 5 GB is not enough for you, then for an additional fee you can purchase more memory. The money will be debited from your Apple account.

    How to set up iCloud on iPad

    1. You need to go to the Settings application.
    2. Find iCloud in the list on the left.
    3. Mark the main applications that will synchronize their data.
    4. If you go to the Storage and copies section, you will see how much of the 5 GB available to you you have already used.
    5. Click on Storage and then on your device. You will see all the programs you have installed that send their data to iCloud. By default this is all programs. You can disable sending data for programs that are not particularly necessary so that they do not take up valuable storage space.

    How does automatic copying work?

    Automatically. Without your participation. You don't need to do anything. It is only important to meet a few conditions:

    • The iPad is connected to power (charging).
    • Locked (that is, you are not working on it, it is in sleep mode).
    • Connected to a Wi-Fi network.

    Typically, this happens when you leave your iPad charging at home (where there is a Wi-Fi network familiar to it). Moreover, if all three conditions have not coincided for a long time, your iPad will remind you that a backup copy has not been created for a long time.

    Useful iCloud features or restoring from a backup

    You may need recovery if:

    • You accidentally deleted some very valuable data - for example, a photo.
    • You set a password for your iPad or a parental control password and forgot it (you can restore the copy made before entering the password).

    What data will be recovered

    The following materials are saved in iCloud backup:

    • iTunes purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books (with restrictions).
    • photos, videos from the album Camera Roll.
    • settings.
    • Application data (such as games, notes, etc.).
    • view of the main screen and the order of applications.
    • iMessage, text messages (SMS messages) and MMS messages.

    Not saved:

    • Music, movies, and TV shows not purchased from the iTunes Store.
    • audiobooks.
    • photos that were downloaded from your computer.

    Changes you made after creating a backup will disappear during recovery. Therefore, before restoring a backup, save everything you need on your computer.

    How to restore data from a backup

    1. Connect the iPad using a cable to the computer.
    2. Open iTunes.
    3. Open the page of your iPad (you need to click the iPad icon in the upper right corner).
    4. Click on the Restore button.
    5. Confirm the action by clicking Restore again.
    6. Once the recovery is complete, a reboot will occur. Then the screen will ask you whether to set up your device as new or restore from a backup, select Recover from iCloud backup.
    7. Enter your Apple ID and password.
    8. A list of the three most recent backups will appear. Select the one you need and click Restore from backup.
    9. After restarting the device, the data on it will be restored.

    Google Photos offers unlimited cloud storage for photos and videos for your iPhone and iPad

    10/22/16 at 17:07

    For many years in a row, the iPhone has become the most popular device for creating photos according to the Flickr service. This did not happen by chance, but due to the good quality of the resulting images and ease of use. Unlike digital cameras and point-and-shoot cameras that were popular in the past, the iPhone is always in your pocket and does not require additional manipulations with peripherals. In addition, pictures taken on the iPhone immediately go to your Mac and other iOS devices, and information about their location on the map is saved.

    Following the simplicity and ease of use of the camera on the iPhone, social networks and applications such as Instagram began to actively develop, aimed at publishing your photos online. The volume of photographs is no longer tied to 36 film frames as in the past and therefore the number of photographs created has increased many times over. Now every owner of an iPhone and iPad is faced with the problem of storing all previously taken photos. You can download them to your Mac or hard drive, but it's better to store them in the cloud, where they'll never get lost and you can share them with friends and family.

    Where to store huge volumes of photos

    1.iCloud
    2. Flickr
    3. Google Photos

    1. Sync iOS photos with iCloud

    If you have enabled support for photo synchronization in iCloud, then all pictures taken will be sent to Apple's cloud storage. At the same time, there is an option that allows you to save space on your iOS device, which will store low-quality photos on the iPhone only to display their preview. But as soon as you click on the photo, it will be immediately downloaded in the original from iCloud. This is a very clever and convenient trick, you can continue taking photos as much as you like, the originals are stored in the cloud, and your iPhone will remain more or less free for new photos. But here a problem arises: the free volume of iCloud is limited to 5 GB. If all your photos and videos do not fit, you can increase your cloud space by purchasing a subscription.

    Cost of additional iCloud Drive storage

    At the same time, deleted photos from iCloud will delete these photos from all your iOS devices.

    Pros: Synchronization with iCloud is built into the operating system of Apple mobile devices. It stores originals and saves space on iOS.
    Cons: If you actively use the camera, 5 GB may be completely insufficient; you will need to subscribe to larger volumes.

    2. Sync iOS photos with Flickr

    Flickr recently released an updated app for iOS that allows you to sync all your videos and photos to the service automatically. You are provided with 200 times more free iCloud volume. All photos uploaded to Flickr will be marked as private by default, they will be visible only to you and hidden from prying eyes. Deleted photos from Flickr will not affect deleted photos on iPhone.

    Pros: 1000 GB is many times more than the free iCloud volume. All photos and videos are stored in original quality.
    Cons: This volume may also run out over time. Synchronization requires the installation of a special application, which must be launched periodically or kept in memory. Uploaded photos to Flickr are not deleted from the iOS device, which requires periodic manual cleaning of already uploaded photos from the iPhone library.

    3. Sync iOS photos with Google Photos

    Google has presented another opportunity, which with its proposal looks very, very appetizing. They offer you unlimited cloud space for all your photos and videos for free.

    By installing the Google Photos iOS app, you can upload all your pictures and videos to the Google Photos service and store them there indefinitely without any restrictions on quantity or time. This is definitely a big plus.

    What could be the catch? According to Google, the maximum size for stored photos is 16 MP and 1080p for videos. This means that if your pictures were taken with a camera at a resolution of more than 16 MP, they will be reduced to the specified size.

    Fortunately, most modern cameras are around this value. In addition, pictures of iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus have a resolution of 8 MP. However, even though iPhone photos are smaller than the specified limit, they will still be slightly compressed to reduce their volume. Visually, it is very difficult to distinguish the difference between the original and compressed versions.

    Can I store originals in Google Photos? Yes, this option is also present but requires a subscription. You are given 15 GB of cloud space for free.

    How to Sync Photos from iOS to Google Photos

    Next, your entire library will be prepared (which may take some time, in our case there were so many photos that it took 2 days to prepare). Photos uploaded to Google Photos can be deleted from your iPhone, just like you can delete them from Flickr manually. In addition, you can free up space on your iPhone if you go to Google Photos, select the photos, click on the menu at the top right and select “delete copies from this device”, while everything that was uploaded to Google Photos will remain there, and these same photos will be deleted from iPhone memory.

    However, if you delete photos from Google Photos, they will also be deleted from your iOS device.

    All uploaded photos to Google Photos will be recognized by the smart visual search engine. For example, you can click on search and enter the words objects, items, locations. Most of the time, Google Photos finds the things you need. This is a very convenient trick, for example, you can find photographs of a sofa or your dog from your hometown, taken back when cameras could not remember the location of the photograph taken.

    In addition, Google Photos can identify places in pictures, even without geotags. For example, having determined that the Eiffel Tower is in the picture, Google will mark this picture as taken in Paris. And subsequently, by entering “Paris” into the search, you will see pictures of this city, even if the photo did not have location information.

    In addition to the iOS application, Google Photos has a web version of the service. You can use it to access your photos, but it will also be used if you give access to someone who doesn't have Google Photos.

    To summarize, we can say that Google has introduced an excellent service that will allow you to forever forget about the problem of free space filled with numerous pictures and especially videos. The Google Photos app has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, the ability to delete local copies, and was an excellent, if not a 100% replacement for iCloud, then at least a means of backing up all your footage. This service will undoubtedly be convenient for those who save significant moments of their lives every day using an iPhone or iPad and do this very often.

    To sync with Google Photos, you need to install the iOS app and have a Gmail account. After authorization, the application will offer to enable automatic uploading of photos and videos to its service, and will also ask you to indicate what type of storage you choose — free unlimited with pictures reduced to a specified size or storage in paid storage.

    Logging into iCloud (iCloud) from a computer can make it easier for the user to work with Apple services.

    This action will help you set up receiving instant notifications about new messages and account transactions.

    iCloud is a popular cloud storage service with email functionality from Apple.

    Every user of an Apple device has a registered account in iCloud.

    The profile stores backup copies of multimedia and office files, correspondence, and application data.

    The developers have created the ability to log into your account online not only from a branded device, but also from any PC, regardless of the operating system used on it.

    Let's take a closer look at how to perform authorization.

    Authorization via browser

    This method is the simplest and fastest.

    Its essence lies in the fact that the user logs in to his account through the official website of the cloud storage.

    No additional software installation is required for this method. Follow the instructions to log in to the system:

    • Go to the main page of the official website of the iCloud platform via the link icloud.com;

    • enter your Apple ID and password to authenticate;
    • If you do not have an account registered in the system, create one by clicking on the appropriate link. For more detailed information on working with your profile, go to the “Setup Instructions” tab.

    Menu icons may differ depending on what synchronization options you specified during registration.

    Using this window, you can manage data synchronization, search for your phone, create reminders and notes that will be automatically saved to your smartphone.

    It is also possible to edit saved documents directly in the browser.

    In the “My Devices” tab, you can view the names of the last devices from which you logged into your account:

    Versatility is the main advantage of this method. You can use your account from the browser of any computer, no matter what OS is installed on it.

    The disadvantage of this method is the inability to automatically download photos from their iCloud service to your personal computer.

    Authorization using official software

    Installing specialized software allows you to fully use all the functions of the storage: access to email, full access to the cloud drive, instant file synchronization.

    The official PC application is available to users of the MacOS and Windows OS operating systems (version 7 and higher). To log into your account, follow the instructions:

    • download the program executable file from the official developer page;

    • After installation is complete, open the program and log in to your account. To do this, you need to enter your Apple ID and your password. Then click the “Login” button;

    • After entering the data, you need to wait a few seconds for all files and personal settings to appear on your PC. After completing the authorization process, the iCloud folder with the contents of the cloud storage will appear in the Windows system explorer.

    Now you can move files from your computer to the iCloud directory.

    If there is an Internet connection, all transferred files will be automatically synchronized by the service.

    You can also instantly move files from your cloud drive to your PC.

    In the main window of the program, you can configure synchronization settings and find out data about the storage volume:

    Rice. 6 – main page of the application

    The main purpose of the iCloud cloud service is to synchronize information between PC, Mac, iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad devices. This will especially make life easier for owners of several Apple devices. With iCloud, all new information from your iPhone automatically and instantly reaches all your other devices as long as they are connected to the same iCloud account.

    Now you don’t need to connect each device to your computer and synchronize with iTunes in order to transfer applications, photos, contacts, etc. back and forth. As soon as you purchased or added something, for example, to an iPhone, this data will immediately go through the cloud to, for example, an iPad. No clutter or confusion - every device has the same content. You can use iCloud on computers, there are versions for Mac and Windows...

    What can you sync via iCloud?

    1. iTunes Content. Cloud iTunes automatically downloads purchased music, apps, and books to any of your devices.

    2. Mail, calendars, reminders, contacts, notes, bookmarks also synced via iCloud.

    3. Photo stream(Photo Stream). All photos taken from Apple devices are automatically uploaded to Photo Stream and transferred via iCloud to other iOS devices as soon as you close the Camera app and while connected to a Wi-Fi network. (Photos are not transmitted to the cloud via the cellular network).

    Please note that you can store up to 1000 photos in the cloud, and all subsequent ones will be overwritten in place of the old ones.

    But all the photos are stored on the computer, not just 1000. You can view them on a Mac computer - through iPhoto or Aperture, on a PC - in the Photo Stream download folder, by default this is the folder C:\Users\Apple\Pictures\Photo Stream\My Photo Stream.

    4. Documents(iWork). If you work with texts, spreadsheets, and presentations through the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps, you can also sync them across all iOS devices, as well as documents in the Mobile Documents folder on Mac computers. When you edit a document on iOS, its “version” is automatically updated on all iOS devices.

    5. Backups. Backups are now created automatically when your iOS device is plugged into power and connected to Wi-Fi and sent to iCLoud. The backup includes device settings, location of icons on the screen, messages, application data, photos and videos, ringtones, purchased music, programs, books and TV shows. If you want, you can use a backup copy so as not to lose data.

    6. Family Sharing. With this option, users can share content from the iTunes Store, iBooks Store and App Store with up to six family members.

    In general, the iCloud cloud service allows you to keep all the information on all your iOS devices and associated computers up to date, and quickly and conveniently transfer new applications and files between them. The iCloud service was introduced in mid-2011. Over the past time, the Cupertino team has significantly expanded its functionality.

    Information deleted from iPhone is stored in iCloud for 30 days. Read how to recover deleted files.

    How much do you need to pay to use iCloud?

    All Apple ID account holders automatically receive 5 GB of free iCloud cloud storage. It can be used to store backups, application files, important documents, etc.


    If necessary, users can expand the available capacity by 50 GB, 200 GB or 1 TB. Depending on the chosen “package”, the cost of the service will also change. When purchasing an additional 50 GB, users will need to pay an additional 59 rubles per month, and when purchasing 1 TB – 599 rubles per month.

    It is worth noting that relatively recently the company has slightly reduced the cost of “packages”. Just last year, one additional TB of cloud space cost 200 rubles more.

    How to set up iCloud

    How to use iCloud and how to set it up. There is nothing complicated here. However, depending on the platform, it has its own nuances.

    Setting up iCloud on iPhone

    1. On your smartphone or tablet, go to Settings - iCloud.

    2. Enter your Apple ID login and password. Instructions.

    3. Select one of the two proposed options - merge or not merge Safari data on a mobile device and in the cloud.

    4. Activate geolocation for the Find iPhone function.

    Setting up iCloud on Mac

    1. In OS X, open System Preferences – iCloud.


    2. Enter your Apple ID login and password and click Sign In.


    3. If necessary, activate the “Find Mac” function, as well as transfer contacts, calendars, reminders from Mac to iCloud.

    Setting up iCloud on Windows

    How to make iPhone photos available on iCloud

    As mentioned above, iCloud can act as a cloud storage for pictures. Moreover, photos can be automatically moved to the cloud and become available both on other Apple devices and in the web version of iCloud - this feature is called “iCloud Photo Library.”

    To use iCloud Music Library you need:

    On a mobile device running iOS 8.3 or later, go to Settings - iCloud - Photos and activate the item “ iCloud Photo Library».

    On a Mac running OS X 10.10.3 or later, go to System Preferences - iCloud - Options, and then select iCloud Photo Library.


    After activating all the necessary options, photos and videos will begin to be uploaded to the cloud. This requires a constant Internet connection. It is worth noting that the speed of downloading files and their appearance in the Photos application on iOS and OS X, as well as in the Cloud web version, directly depends on the speed of the Internet connection.

    iCloud also has a web version - iCloud.com, from this site you can access all synchronized documents.

    Sign in using your Apple ID account. The five main sections include Contacts, Calendar, Documents, Find My iPhone, and Mail Account. Through the web service, you can fully use iCloud: upload documents and edit information in your calendar, contacts, and mail. All changes will be immediately transferred to your iOS devices participating in the cloud.


    In addition, in the web version you can delete photo stream data. To do this, click on your account in the upper right corner, select “Advanced” and “Delete photo stream data.” This action will remove all photos from iCloud, but they will remain on all your iOS devices and computers. And iCloud will free up space for a new 1000 photos available for synchronization via the cloud.

    iPhone users have recently become acquainted with such a component as iCloud. What is it? For what purposes is this service needed? The answers to these questions will be found further. In fact, iCloud can be extremely useful. Many iPhone owners were waiting for its release. What features should you pay attention to? What is required to register in the system?

    Description

    "iCloud" - what is it? A similar question arises among people who have just gotten acquainted with the iPhone. It's no secret that each operating system has its own characteristics. iCloud is only detected on iOS.

    Apple launched this service along with iOS 5. Not long ago, they made it possible to work with iCloud via a computer. But what are we talking about?

    iCloud is a data cloud. More precisely, it is a cloud service for owners of Apple products. The cloud works from both computers and mobile devices. Allows you to save information, make backup copies and restore data.

    Why is it needed?

    "iCloud" - what is it? As it has already turned out, this service is a data cloud. Why is it needed?

    iCloud is simply indispensable for all users of Apple products. You can use it for the following purposes:

    1. Making purchases. All data downloaded using iTunes or AppStore will be automatically saved to the cloud.
    2. Works with any files that support iCloud synchronization.
    3. Quickly save photos and videos taken using iPhone/iPad. By default, they are automatically placed in the data cloud.
    4. Synchronization of mail, calendar, reminders. With the help of ICloud it is proposed to transfer data to all Apple products.
    5. iCloud ensures the security of storing data entered into the browser.
    6. Creating backup copies of data. Of course, with subsequent restoration of them on mobile devices.
    7. Control MacOS from another computer.
    8. Search for gadgets on an interactive map. iCloud has a special service that helps determine the location of Apple devices.

    Accordingly, we can conclude that iCloud is an extremely useful, multifunctional service. What features are recommended to pay attention to? What is needed to work with the cloud?

    System Requirements

    It's hard to believe, but iCloud has so-called system requirements. To work comfortably with all the features of the service, you will need to have the latest version of iOS. But, as already mentioned, the data cloud initially began working on iOS 5. We can say that all modern gadget owners will be able to use iCloud.

    ICloud also runs on computers. Usually there are no problems with this feature. But the minimum system requirements of the cloud include:

    • Availability of iTunes 12 version;
    • Internet Explorer 10 browser installed (or any other latest version software);
    • Outlook 2007 (or later);
    • Windows 7 installed on a PC.

    Of course, you must have a constant Internet connection. After all, iCloud only works if it is available. Otherwise, you will not be able to use the capabilities of the service.

    About space

    "iCloud" - what is it? A convenient and modern service that allows you to ensure data security. But with some restrictions. How much space is allocated for user information?

    Today, each subscriber is offered 5 GB of cloud space. It's dedicated to contacts, notes, backups, and apps. However, iCloud can be expanded. But for a fee.

    There are no space restrictions for photographs, but there is an upper limit on the number of images. iCloud will store the last 1,000 frames taken within 30 days.

    Registration and access

    Some people are interested in how to create an iCloud. The good news is that separate registration is not required to log into the system. It is enough to have an Apple ID. This is what is used when working with the service. Accordingly, any iPhone user can start using the data cloud at any time.

    What do you need for iCloud? Login is carried out, as already mentioned, using your Apple ID account. The subscriber must enter an identifier and an access password. After this, you can use all the available capabilities of the cloud.

    ICloud works from a computer using a browser. To log in to the system, you must visit icloud.com. Here, the Apple ID data is entered into the appropriate fields, after which the subscriber is asked to work with the data cloud.

    Connect on mobile

    As already mentioned, iCloud is an integral part of Apple products. But to start working with the cloud, you need to be authorized in the system. It's not that difficult to do this on a computer. But on mobile devices this task requires special attention.

    Cloud storage connection is provided as follows:

    1. Turn on iPhone or iPad. Wait until the device boots completely.
    2. Go to "Settings" - iCloud.
    3. Click on the field where the example e-mail is written.
    4. Enter your Apple ID. We are talking about the email to which the account was registered.
    5. In the "Required" area, write the access password.
    6. Click on "Login". After checking the data, the system will prompt you to synchronize Safari with iCloud. Select one operation or another.
    7. iCloud will offer to enable Find My iPhone. It is recommended to enable it along with geolocation.

    All actions can be completed here. Login to iCloud from a computer is ensured, as already noted, by visiting the cloud website. But in Apple gadgets you will have to work with the device settings.

    MacOS

    "iCloud" - what is it? An extremely useful cloud service that can make the life of a modern user much easier. Connecting to iCloud works differently on different platforms. From computers, as it was emphasized, it is proposed to work with the site icloud.com. But this is for Windows. MacOS has closer synchronization with the cloud. Therefore, the connection to it is carried out differently.

    Necessary:

    1. Go to "System Preferences" - iCloud.
    2. Enter your Apple ID and profile password in the appropriate fields.
    3. Allow or disable synchronization with the browser and the Geolocation service. To do this, you need to check the boxes next to the appropriate functions. Click on the "Next" button.
    4. If necessary, enable "keychain". The operation is confirmed by entering your Apple ID password.

    This is where all the action ends. After the completed operations, data synchronization will occur. This applies to all information - calendar, AppStore, photos. iCloud will instantly process all data entered into iCloud Mac.

    Conclusions

    From now on it is clear what service we are talking about. iCloud is a modern assistant for working with user data. It allows you to quickly save certain information, restore it, or transfer it to another mobile device. Just a few mouse clicks or finger taps - and it's done!

    How to work with iCloud? Logging into the system is carried out either from the iPhone (through settings) or using a computer (via the website or iCloud Mac service). Initially, all features of the service are free. For some money you can expand the volume of the cloud. But this is done at the discretion of the user.

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