How to optimize the use of space iCloud: A Complete Guide
If you own Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you know how crucial iCloud is to keeping your data synchronized. But what happens when your free 5GB of storage is full? In this guide, you'll learn how to increase your iCloud storage without spending a cent.
Essential Information
Before proceeding, it's important to know that iCloud offers 5GB of free storage space. To increase this capacity, the most straightforward option is to purchase additional space. However, if you don't want to spend money, the only alternative is to free up space by deleting unnecessary files and data.
Backup Management on iOS and iPadOS
The first thing to consider to free up space on iCloud is managing iOS and iPadOS backups. These can quickly consume your storage capacity, especially if you have multiple devices synced.
- How to Delete Backups: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backup. Select the backup you want to remove and choose “Delete Backup”.
- Disabling Automatic Backups: If you prefer, you can also disable automatic backups by navigating to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and turning the option off.
Make sure you have made a backup on an external device before deleting anything from iCloud.
Optimization of Multimedia Contents
Photos and videos can take up a large portion of your iCloud space. Here's how to best manage them:
- Deleting Photos and Videos: Go to the Photos app and select the items you want to remove. After selecting them, tap the trash can icon to delete them.
- Turning off iCloud PhotosIf you're willing to take more drastic measures, you can disable iCloud Photos entirely. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Photos and select "Turn Off and Delete."
Management of Documents and App Data
Last but not least, documents and app data can also take up significant space. Most apps sync data to iCloud, which may cause you to quickly run out of space.
- Viewing and Deleting: Navigate to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage. Here you will see a list of apps that use iCloud. Tap an app to see how much space it takes up and consider deleting unnecessary data.
