Candoo How to Use Your iCloud Backup

Candoo How to Use Your iCloud Backup

Table of Contents 

• How to Understand the Cloud
• How to Turn on iCloud Backup
• How to Choose What Gets Backed up to iCloud
• How to Buy More iCloud Storage

How to Understand the Cloud

The cloud is a great way to store and save your data, but what is The Cloud? Cloud storage refers to data from software and services that are stored on the Internet, instead of locally on your computer. In other words, you can store data like photos, documents, videos, etc., through the Internet and access it from anywhere.

Older methods of storing data that you may be familiar with include:

1. Floppy Disks
2. CD-Roms
3. USBs

However, these types of data storage were limited in the amount of data that could be stored on them. Additionally, you had to have them with you to access the information, and needed to access a computer.

Using cloud storage has several advantages, including:

• Storing more data than older storage types, such as: floppy discs, CD-ROMs, or hard drives
• You can access your data and information across multiple devices
• Backing up is more secure - no more worries about a disc going bad, spilling something on it, or it getting stolen

There are a variety of popular ways to save your information to the cloud. The three most common ways to save information for free are:

1. Google Drive - 15GB for free
2. Dropbox - 2 GB for free
3. iCloud - 5 GB for free

To access more storage space, you can purchase additional storage for a relatively small monthly or annual fee.The more data you have on your phone, the more cloud storage you’ll need to be able to back up. 

With Apple’s iCloud, 5 GB can hold about 1,667 photos, while 50 GB can store about 16,000 photos. As new devices are launched every year, the hardware and quality also improve. This means that things like photos and videos take up more space, so you need more storage.

How to Turn on iCloud Backup

iCloud is a great way to back up your data, and if you have your settings set to back up automatically, you won’t have to manually check to see if your device is backing up. For iCloud to work, you need to be connected to Wi-Fi. If you don’t know your Wi-Fi name and password, please reach out to a family member or friend for assistance.

Please Note: the screenshots and images provided below are for general guidance and may vary slightly due to software updates by Apple.   

Step 1

Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi, then tap on Settings.

 

Step 2

At the top of settings, you should see a white box with your name on it. Tap it.

 

Step 3

Look for “iCloud” and tap it.

Step 4

To turn on your iCloud backup, look for “iCloud Backup” and tap it. The picture will be green with a clockwise circular arrow.

Step 5

Tap on the white dot. You will know it’s on when you see green to the left of the white circle. This will automatically backup your data.

Step 7

If you want to backup your device immediately, tap “Back Up Now”.

How to Choose What gets Backed up to iCloud

Step 1

Repeat steps 1-4 in the previous section, to go to the iCloud part of your Apple settings.

Step 2

Here you will see a list of different apps and information that you can backup to iCloud. If you see green to the left of the white dot, this means that the app is being backed up to iCloud. If you want to turn the app on or off, tap the white dot.

How to Buy More iCloud Storage

Step 1

From your home screen, tap on “Settings”.

Step 2

At the top of settings, you should see a white box with your name on it. Tap it.

Step 3

Look for “iCloud” and tap it.

Step 4

Tap on “Manage Storage”.

Step 5

To buy more storage or change your current storage plan, tap on “Change Storage Plan”.

Step 6

Tap 'See All Plans' on the next screen.

This lists the available storage options and the costs associated with them. Pick the storage plan that best suits your needs by tapping on it. Your iPhone will walk you through the steps to complete your storage change.

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