User saves various files on his iPhone, such as music, photos and others. From time to time, he needs to back up his data, especially if he plans to update or restore his mobile device. For this action, there is an excellent service - iCloud. Users showed interest in it instantly as it's free, easy to use, and accessing iCloud on iPhone doesn't require a computer or cable, plus the cloud has 5 GB of free space.
User account in "iCloud"
It contains what is most important for every person. Usually these things are: contacts, applications, files, photos, notes, reminders, mail and, most importantly, phone backups. iCloud shares this information across all devices, including iDevices and usercomputers. Before logging into iCloud on iPhone, the user registers on iCloud.com. After that, he can view and change any information that he has saved in his account.
When you enter the site from a browser, you can check multiple accounts. During authorization, you can use any application and any changes or updates that are made are automatically saved and updated on all connected devices.
After logging into the cloud, iCloud accounts that are linked and not linked to iPhone and other iDevices are verified. On a mobile device, you can only have one account and an Apple ID to connect to your phone. Nor does Apple do account verification on iPhones and iDevices.
Setting up iCloud Drive
Before you go to "iCloud" in "iPhone", the user sets up the operating system on the new phone for the first time, the system asks him if he wants to turn on the cloud. Apple gives each user 5 GB of storage for free, but if the owner starts to synchronize all his documents, files and photos in the cloud, he will very quickly run out of free space, after which he will need a subscription. Subscription prices for more storage range from $0.99 to $9.99 per month.
Here's what "iCloud" in "iPhone" in the free version:
- With iCloud Drive, you can sync files across alldevices in supported third-party applications, as well as with built-in Apple programs. These operations consume a lot of memory. Therefore, it is better to sync files on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- User can manually change the list of applications which should or should not be used.
- When you synchronize files and data, a special folder is created to store them.
- You can create new folders in the iCloud app or Files to manually add or move files.
File Sync
There are dozens of great cloud storage services that are used to sync files across devices. A user can have photos on Google Drive, documents on Dropbox, and music on OneDrive. If he prefers to keep all cloud synced content in one place, then you need to learn how to make iCloud in iPhone, then easily move everything to iCloud.
Starting with macOS Sierra, you can store all your desktop documents in iCloud and access them from any device. This saves space on your device, making it easier to get important files on any other iCloud-enabled device. Versions of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra let you share and work on documents in real time directly from the iCloud Drive app and files.
Access files on iPhone
It used to be that you could access your settings by going to the settings section named "iCloud", butthe new version of iOS has changed - before you go to "iCloud" in "iPhone", you must:
- Open the "Settings App" on your device. At the very top of the screen, there is a "Name" under it, Apple ID, iCloud.
- Tap on it to access your Apple ID settings and then "iCloud" settings.
What a user can access from their account via iPhone is limited only by iCloud Drive files and cloud settings. They include a lot of information in the form of all backup files and the content they store. To access them, you'll need a tool that acts as a link between your computer and your iCloud account.
One of the best - iMyFone D-Port is a data exporter that will allow you to access all the content on your iCloud account. Listed below are some of the program's features that are used before viewing iCloud on iPhone. Key Features:
- Allows you to selectively export up to 18 different types of data from your backup account.
- Displays all available backup for selection.
- Used for device backup or WhatsApp and messages only.
- Gives you access to your data without having to take your device with you. Very easy to use and compatible with Windows and Mac OS.
D-port for computer access
To use D-Port to access account data on a PC, you need todownload the program to your computer. Once it is installed, follow these simple steps:
- Run the program on your computer, and then select "Retrieve data from backup" from the options in the main window. The copies detected by the program should appear. If access is not available, you need to click "Download". Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password.
- After logging in, select the desired backup file and click "Next". On the next screen, you will need to select the type of data you want to access. This will reduce the time it takes for the program to scan the backup.
- If you want to view all, just check the box "Select all". Click "Next" after the selection is made. The program will continue downloading and scanning the selected file for the specified data. You can view and select the desired data on the next screen.
- Select the desired file types and click "Extract" to save the selected files to a folder on your computer.
Check cloud files
If a user tries to see what's in iCloud on iPhone, they will notice that they can only access iCloud settings and files from iPhone. Everything else is not available from the device. In the iCloud Drive app in iOS 10, you can see all the files saved right on your iPhone. To do this, you need to understand what "iCloud" is in "iPhone", and do the following:
- Make sure the iCloud app is enabled on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the settings app on your device. Click on "Apple ID"> "iCloud".
- Enable "iCloud Drive" to make the app appear on the home screen. With the launch of iOS 11, there's a better way to view files on iPhone. The Files app lets you access all folders.
- Launch the Files app on iPhone.
- Click "Browse" at the bottom.
- Press "iCloud Drive" in the "Location" section before you go to the iCloud cloud from your iPhone and you can see all the files that you have saved.
Log in to your account from a browser
It's easy enough to sign in to iCloud using any web browser on your computer (PC or Mac). But this is not the case for the Apple iPhone and mobile iDevices. For a quick login, Safari and Firefox have this feature. To quickly request the desktop version of iCloud or any other site, press and hold the Refresh symbol in the browser's URL address bar for Safari or at the bottom of the screen for Firefox. Pressing and holding Refresh brings up a quick action menu with the option to query the desktop. Select this button and it will take the user to the desktop version.
To access via Chrome browser:
- Open Chrome.
- Visit the web page of the cloud.
- Press in the settings menu (3 dots on the screen on the right).
- Select "Desktop Request" from the menu. If the desktop version is not displayed, retype i.cloud.com in the web address bar.
- Enter the working version withApple ID.
Using browsers other than Safari on the iDevice makes the iCloud server think the user is accessing the site from a desktop Mac. The biggest benefit of logging into the cloud from a browser is that you can check multiple accounts, including those not associated with iPhones and other iDevices. Because it allows only one iCloud account and Apple ID to connect to the device, using the browser to access your accounts, iCloud storage on iPhone, where you can move photos and other information.
Clean up storage space
To free up file storage space in the cloud, clean up documents and turn off app-specific backups. These actions are useful, freeing up a lot of space for new information. However, there is one important way that can actually restore a lot of storage space at once, which is deleting old iCloud backups from an iOS device.
Before cleaning iCloud, make sure you have the latest version of the device. This method is especially suitable for if a person has used several iDevices in the past and does not need them. An iCloud backup consists of many files, including device settings, app data, iTunes purchase history, photos and videos, iMessage, text messages, MMS messages, ringtones, he alth data, HomeKit settings,a visual voicemail password, etc. If left untouched, they can clutter up your device or take up a lot of precious space.
Procedure:
- Before cleaning up iCloud, launch the Launch Settings app on your iOS device.
- You need to log into your iCloud profile.
- Click "Manage Storage" and then "Backups".
- In the "Backups" section, select the device.
- Click "Delete Backup".
- Then click "Disconnect" and "Delete" to confirm.
Deleting unwanted backups from Mac and Windows computers is as easy as it is on iOS.
Reset lost password
It is very common for a user to have forgotten the password from "iCloud" on the "iPhone", but he does not know what to do. If the user is unable to recover the backup password, the only option to regain control of the device is to wipe all data and then restore the system from iCloud. For this you need:
- Open "Settings" on the device.
- Tap your name and then iCloud.
- Go to Backup.
- Turn on the switch, then press "Back".
- Create backups. This may take a long time depending on the amount of data backup and Internet traffic bandwidth. You may have to leave the device overnight. If so, make sure it is connected to the mains. Delete the system, then restore it from a backup.
- Open "Settings"> "General"> "Reset"> "Erase all content and settings".
- After erasing data, restore it from backup.
- When the device reboots after being erased, an assistant will start to guide the user through the necessary legalization steps.
Device backup
Users can back up their device using iTunes or iMazing after making sure encryption is enabled. Backup features are free on iMazing and encryption is fully supported on Windows. iMazing can add a backup password in the Windows Credential Manager to prevent the user from accidentally losing the password. To try iMazing, first download and install it, then follow these steps:
- Launch the app and connect it to your Mac or PC, the app will appear on your iPhone or iPad.
- Select it on the left sidebar and press the back button, the Backup Options wizard will open.
- Turn on Backup Encryption and iMazing will take care of saving the password in the key fob or Windows credentials if the "Remember password" option is selected.
- Next, back up the device.
Deleting account
If a user has multiple accounts, they may need to delete some iCloud account associated with their iPhone or iPad in order to change itto another account and get a new iCloud in iPhone. This process can be difficult if you forget your password.
To do this, you will need to do the following:
- Go to Settings on the device - General and then About to confirm the system settings.
- Go to iCloud Settings and then "Find My iPhone". Hold down the Find My iPhone button and then hold down the Delete Account button.
- A dialog box should appear with three options, namely Save to iPhone, Cancel and Delete from iPhone. In this case, click "Delete".
- Next click "Find my iPhone". If a pop-up window opens asking you to provide a password, click Cancel.
- After that, you will need to go to the settings, and then delete the iCloud name without clicking on Done.
- Then you will need to hold down the button to turn off the device.
- Turn on the device and then tap iCloud Settings.
- Press "Delete your account".
Next, you can try to change the account on the iPhone. It's a simple process.
Next thing to do:
- Open Settings on iPhone and tap iCloud.
- Scroll down and then click Sign Out or Delete Account and Verify Again.
- Enter your Apple ID password to delete it, and then decide what to do with other data, you can keep it or delete it.
- Enter your new Apple ID password, then select the iCloud services you wantmust be enabled.
- Go to the menu and select "System Settings".
- In the settings menu, select the iCloud option.
Cloud cleaning app
Third-party apps are used to permanently delete iPhone and iCloud data. The best option for this is iSkysoft Data Eraser for Mac and for Windows users. It allows people to delete all data stored on iPhone and other devices. What is especially useful if the iPhone is for sale or the user is switching to a new device, the program will help him easily delete personal data on the old phone.
Data deletion guide:
- Install and run iSkysoft Data Eraser.
- Download iSkysoft Data Eraser from the official website and install it.
- After installation, run it.
- Connect your iOS device with a USB cable.
- The software will detect the iPhone and display its information on the main interface.
- Select "Delete personal data". In the main interface of iSkysoft Data Eraser, you will need to go to the left column to select "Delete Personal Data". In the window that opens, you can see the files that need to be deleted.
- Scan device.
- Press Start.
- After the scan is completed, all the data it contains will appear in the interface.
- Click on the information for details.
- Check the files to be deleted and click "Delete Now".
- Confirm deletion.
Reset using iMyFone Umate Pro
You can use iMyFone Umate Pro to wipe some or all of your iOS data, even by completely resetting your iPhone to avoid data leakage.
The steps are shown below:
- To reset iPhone without iCloud password, you need to make sure "Find my iPhone" is turned off.
- Download the program to your computer and run it, then connect your device to your computer.
- Select the erase function that best suits your needs. There are 4 erasing modes: erasing all data, deleting personal data, deleting previously deleted files, deleting individual fragments. To completely restart your iPhone, you need to select "Erase all data".
- Confirm deletion to clear memory.
If a user has forgotten their iCloud password, they can use Apple's My Apple ID service to recover it.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Open a browser like Safari and type appleid.apple.com.
- Click Forgot Password, enter your Apple ID and click Next.
- You can use email authentication to verify your identity with Apple because it's easier. Apple will then send an email to the backup account the person has registered.
- Check email accounts to see if an email has arrived.
- After receiving an email with the message "How to reset your passwordApple ID", click the "Reset Now" link in the email and follow the instructions.
Message settings
If a user has account two-factor authentication enabled, they can easily and quickly receive messages on their iOS devices. They are disabled by default. They can also be disabled if the user is using a paid version of the cloud and does not pay for iCloud storage in excess of 5 GB.
Before accessing iCloud mail from iPhone, you need to set up messages in iCloud, make sure you are using iOS 11.4. Go to Settings> iCloud to see the list of services that are connected. Enable toggle for messages. The first time you enable messages in the app, the downloader downloads everything, along with the photos from the library. The user will be prompted to connect to Wi-Fi and leave the iPhone online until this step is completed. Messages in iCloud will now update automatically and always look the same. When a user deletes a message, photo, or file on one device, it will be deleted on all of their devices. And since all attachments are stored in iCloud, it will save space on your mobile phone.
