Where is iCloud stored?

Apple has updated its publicly available iOS security documentation to disclose that personal data associated with the company's iCloud service is stored in cloud servers operated by Google—specifically, the Google Cloud service.

Where is iCloud storage stored?

To see your saved files on a Mac, go to Finder > iCloud Drive. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to the Files app. On a PC with iCloud for Windows, go to File Explorer > iCloud Drive.

How is iCloud data stored?

Apple relies on a combination of its own data centers and third-party cloud storage services, such as Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services, to store iCloud user data like photos and messages.

Where can I see my iCloud photos?

How to access iCloud Photos
  • Open the Photos app.
  • Tap the Library tab to see your photos.
  • Tap the Albums tab to see My Albums, Shared Albums, People & Places, Media Types and Utilities. You can also find out more about content that you share with others.


How do I access my iCloud backups?

View and manage iCloud backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups. You see the devices with iCloud Backup turned on. To delete a backup, tap the name of a device, then tap Delete Backup.

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How do I access iCloud files on my iPhone?

Browse iCloud Drive
  1. Tap Browse at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Under Locations, tap iCloud Drive. If you don't see Locations, tap Browse again. If you don't see iCloud Drive under Locations, tap Locations.
  3. To open a folder, tap it. See View and modify files and folders in Files on iPhone.


Can you retrieve old backups from iCloud?

Restore your device from an iCloud backup

Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. Choose a backup. Look at the date and size of each and pick the most relevant.

How do I get my backed up photos from iCloud?

How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
  1. Go into your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu on your device. ...
  3. Select "iCloud." Tap "iCloud" on your Apple ID page. ...
  4. Tap "Photos." ...
  5. Select "Download and Keep Originals."


How do I retrieve backed up photos from iCloud?

Recover photos and videos
  1. In Photos on iCloud.com, click the Recently Deleted album in the sidebar. If you don't see the sidebar, click .
  2. Select the photos or videos you want to recover, then click Recover.


When I delete photos from iPhone is it deleted from iCloud?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you're signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.

Is iCloud storage the same as iPhone storage?

iCloud storage is space that is being used on Apple's servers for backups, iCloud photos, syncing files, etc. It has nothing to do with device storage which is the storage capacity on the device.

What are the disadvantages of using iCloud?

Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
  • Internet Connection. Cloud based storage is dependent on having an internet connection. ...
  • Costs. There are additional costs for uploading and downloading files from the cloud. ...
  • Hard Drives. Cloud storage is supposed to eliminate our dependency on hard drives right? ...
  • Support. ...
  • Privacy.


When I delete photos from iPhone is it deleted from iCloud?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you're signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.

What cloud service does iCloud use?

Beginning in 2011, iCloud is based on Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure (Apple iOS Security white paper published in 2014, Apple acknowledged that encrypted iOS files are stored in Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure). In 2016, Apple signed a deal with Google to use Google Cloud Platform for some iCloud services.

Do pictures stay on iCloud forever?

Photos in My Photo Stream remain in iCloud for 30 days. That should be sufficient time to back up your photos manually. After that, they are removed from iCloud. No matter how many photos My Photo Stream uploads to the cloud, the local Photo Stream album on any iOS or iPadOS device only keeps up to 1,000 images.

Do photos stay in iCloud if deleted from phone?

When you delete a photo or video from Photos on iCloud.com, it's also deleted from all your devices that have iCloud Photos turned on. If you change your mind, you have 30 days to recover it before it's permanently deleted.

Can you recover permanently deleted photos from iCloud?

On iCloud.com, you can recover files deleted from both iCloud Drive and other apps within the last 30 days, whether you deleted them on iCloud.com or another device that has iCloud Drive turned on. However, you can't recover or restore files you permanently remove.

Should I use iCloud or not?

You should definitely use iCloud backup. Whether it's a toilet phone or you leave it on the roof of your car, iPhones live dangerous lives and you should always have a backup. iCloud Backups count against your available iCloud Storage. (You'll see why I'm saying this in a minute.)

Do I really need iCloud on my iPhone?

Despite Apple's best wishes, you don't need to use iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Although most people are happy to use the service, some prefer to keep their data stored locally, away from Apple's servers.

What's better Google Drive or iCloud?

iCloud vs Google Drive: Performance

Google Drive is, overall, the more compatible and widely supported of the two platforms. Apps are available for the platform iOS, macOS, iPadOS, Windows, and Android. Google Drive's web app is also the best we've seen.

Why is my iCloud storage full when I have 128gb?

Backups of your devices are often the culprits behind a full iCloud storage space. It's entirely possible you had your old iPhone set to upload backups to the cloud automatically, and then never removed those files.

How do I get iCloud storage on my iPhone?

Whether you're on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC, upgrading to iCloud+ is simple.
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Upgrade to iCloud+ from any device
  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage or iCloud Storage.
  2. Tap Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
  3. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.


How do I manage my iCloud storage on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap Manage Storage > Backups. Tap the name of the device that you're using. Turn off any apps that you don't want to back up.

How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?

How to access iCloud Photos online
  1. Sign in. Visit www.icloud.com and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on the Photos icon. The iCloud website is similar to an iPhone or iPad. Just click on the Photos icon and you'll launch a web-based app.
  3. View your images and videos. From here, you can view your entire iCloud Photo Library.


Why are deleted photos still on iCloud?

-Deleting the photo on iCloud.com does not delete it from the device because the photo originates from the device so a copy will be left behind and added to the "recently deleted" album for 30 days. Thank you for allowing our support community to help. Have an awesome and productive day!

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