Does iCloud backup transfer photos?
When you set up iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of storage. You can use that storage space for your iCloud backups, to keep your photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, and your documents up to date in iCloud Drive.
Can I view photos I’ve backed up on iCloud?
Open your web browser and go to www.icloud.com. Log in with your Apple ID. Click the Photos icon, then you’ll be able to access all the saved pictures on your iCloud account.
How do I share my iCloud storage with other devices?
Share a storage plan with your existing family
- Go to Settings > [your name].
- Tap Family Sharing.
- Tap iCloud Storage.
- Follow the steps to share your existing plan, or if necessary, upgrade to a 200GB or 2TB plan.
What’s the difference between iCloud backup and photos?
Note that iCloud Backup and iCloud Photos are two different things and you can use either one or both. iCloud Backup is completely separate for each device. Each backup will include your photos from that device. However if you have iCloud Photos turned on in a device then the photos from that device will not be included in an iCloud Backup.
What happens when I Sync my iCloud Photos to two devices?
If you turn it on in two devices, all of your photos from both devices will be on iCloud merged together and all of them will also be synced to both devices. Note that iCloud Backup and iCloud Photos are two different things and you can use either one or both.
Can you view iCloud Photos from one device?
However if you have iCloud Photos turned on in a device then the photos from that device will not be included in an iCloud Backup. Also note that you cannot view the contents of an iCloud Backup at iCloud.com; you can only use the backup to restore a device or to set up a new device.
How do I transfer my iCloud backup to a new device?
Transfer your iCloud backup to your new device Turn on your new device. Follow the steps until you see the Wi-Fi screen. Tap a Wi-Fi network to join. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password. When asked, choose a backup. If you purchased iTunes or App Store content using multiple Apple IDs, you’re asked to sign in to each.