The Importance of iCloud Backup for iPhone Users
We can't put a number on the amount of times people we know have lost all their photos, contacts, messages, and all other data because their iPhone was lost or stolen. And it's not just the loss of data that's a problem - it's also the emotional toll that comes with it. For many users, their iPhone is more than just a device - it's a repository of memories and important information.
Fortunately, iCloud backup is the best option for preventing this kind of disaster. Since it happens automatically when you sign up for an iCloud account, it's easy to enable and set up. To make sure your cloud backup is enabled, go to your settings, tap on your name, and then tap iCloud. You'll instantly see all the apps that are using iCloud, swipe down, and tap on iCloud backup. From there, you can enable it and let iCloud do the rest.
Your iPhone will now automatically backup whenever your phone is plugged into a power source, you're connected to Wi-Fi, and your screen is locked. However, if you want more control over when and how often your data is backed up, you can manually tap "Backup Now." This is useful if you've just purchased a new iPhone and want to make sure all of your data is up-to-date before making the switch.
The Problem with Limited iCloud Storage
However, there's one major issue that many users will have when it comes to using iCloud backup: limited storage space. Apple gives you five gigabytes of iCloud storage by default, but it's honestly not enough - especially if you love taking photos or videos. When that happens, it may be time to consider upgrading your iCloud storage plan.
At the top of the iCloud settings page, tap "Manage Storage" and then tap "Change Storage Plan." In the US, a 50 gigabyte plan is only $1 per month, but if you choose the 200 gigabyte plan for $3 a month, you can share those 200 gigs with up to six family members. To do this, tap "Share with Family" within the iCloud storage setting.
Upgrading Your iCloud Storage Plan
If you've already upgraded your iCloud storage and you've found a way to max it out, but you still don't have enough space left for an iCloud backup, head back to the iCloud storage page and you'll see what's using up all your iCloud data. If your photos are using up the majority of your storage, it may be time to go in and start deleting old photos.
Those multiple attempts at the perfect bathroom selfie or video take up much more storage than actual photos, so it's worth starting with the longest videos you've recorded if you're reluctant to delete anything at all off your iPhone. You can also backup your photos to your Mac or PC using iTunes - click the card above to see how it's done.
Enabling High Efficiency Camera Capture
If you have an iPhone 7 or newer, and are running iOS 11, you can enable high efficiency camera capture by heading to settings > camera formats and tapping "High Efficiency." Doing this will make your photos and videos use up less space once you have enough storage space. And with that said, you can choose to manually back up your iPhone immediately or wait for it to automatically back up if it's enabled.
Conclusion
In conclusion, enabling iCloud backup is a simple yet crucial step in protecting your iPhone data from loss or theft. With automatic and manual backup options available, you can rest assured that your memories and important information are safe. And by upgrading your storage plan and taking steps to reduce the amount of data you're storing on your device, you can ensure that your iCloud backup is successful every time.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe can't put a number on the amount of times people we know have lost all their photos contacts messages and all other data because their iPhone was lost or stolen and they didn't have their iPhone back top backing up with iCloud is the best option since it happens automatically when you sign up for an iCloud account for an iPhone you have the choice of enabling iCloud backup but some users decide not to and completely forget about it to make sure I cloud backup is enabled go to your settings tap on your name and tap iCloud you'll instantly see all the apps that are using iCloud swipe down tap on iCloud backup and enable it your iPhone will now automatically backup whenever your phone is plugged into a power source you're connected to Wi-Fi and your screen is locked you can choose to manually backup your phone whenever you want by tapping backup now this is useful if you've just purchased a new iPhone and want to make sure all of your data is up-to-date before making the switch the issue that many users will have is when their iCloud storage is maxed out and there's no room for a backup Apple gives you five gigabytes of iCloud storage by default but it's honestly not enough especially if you love taking photos when that happens it may be time to consider upgrading your iCloud storage plan at the top of the iCloud settings page tap manage storage then tap change storage plan in the US a 50 gigabyte plan is only $1 per month but if you choose the 200 gigabyte plan for $3 a month you can share those 200 gigs with up to six family members by tapping share with family within the iCloud storage setting if you've already upgraded your iCloud storage and you've found a way to max it out you may still not have enough storage left for an iCloud backup head back to the iCloud storage page and you'll see what's using up all your iCloud data if your photos are using up the majority of your storage it may be time to go in and start deleting old photos like those multiple attempts at the perfect bathroom selfie videos actually take up much more storage than photos so you should start with the longest videos you've recorded if you're reluctant to delete anything at all off your iPhone you can backup your photos to your Mac or PC using iTunes click the card above to see how it's done once you've done that you can feel free to delete as many old photos as you want knowing that they're safely stored on your computer if you have an iPhone 7 or newer in our running iOS 11 you can enable high efficiency camera capture by heading to settings camera formats and tapping high efficiency doing this will make your photos and videos use up less space once you have enough storage space you can choose to manually back up your iPhone aloud or wait for it to automatically back up if it's enabled this is Vadim with Apple Insider thanks for watching subscribe and we'll see you in the next video if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next videowe can't put a number on the amount of times people we know have lost all their photos contacts messages and all other data because their iPhone was lost or stolen and they didn't have their iPhone back top backing up with iCloud is the best option since it happens automatically when you sign up for an iCloud account for an iPhone you have the choice of enabling iCloud backup but some users decide not to and completely forget about it to make sure I cloud backup is enabled go to your settings tap on your name and tap iCloud you'll instantly see all the apps that are using iCloud swipe down tap on iCloud backup and enable it your iPhone will now automatically backup whenever your phone is plugged into a power source you're connected to Wi-Fi and your screen is locked you can choose to manually backup your phone whenever you want by tapping backup now this is useful if you've just purchased a new iPhone and want to make sure all of your data is up-to-date before making the switch the issue that many users will have is when their iCloud storage is maxed out and there's no room for a backup Apple gives you five gigabytes of iCloud storage by default but it's honestly not enough especially if you love taking photos when that happens it may be time to consider upgrading your iCloud storage plan at the top of the iCloud settings page tap manage storage then tap change storage plan in the US a 50 gigabyte plan is only $1 per month but if you choose the 200 gigabyte plan for $3 a month you can share those 200 gigs with up to six family members by tapping share with family within the iCloud storage setting if you've already upgraded your iCloud storage and you've found a way to max it out you may still not have enough storage left for an iCloud backup head back to the iCloud storage page and you'll see what's using up all your iCloud data if your photos are using up the majority of your storage it may be time to go in and start deleting old photos like those multiple attempts at the perfect bathroom selfie videos actually take up much more storage than photos so you should start with the longest videos you've recorded if you're reluctant to delete anything at all off your iPhone you can backup your photos to your Mac or PC using iTunes click the card above to see how it's done once you've done that you can feel free to delete as many old photos as you want knowing that they're safely stored on your computer if you have an iPhone 7 or newer in our running iOS 11 you can enable high efficiency camera capture by heading to settings camera formats and tapping high efficiency doing this will make your photos and videos use up less space once you have enough storage space you can choose to manually back up your iPhone aloud or wait for it to automatically back up if it's enabled this is Vadim with Apple Insider thanks for watching subscribe and we'll see you in the next video if you enjoy this video like it and hit that subscribe button also check out a price guide which makes it extremely easy to find the best deals and Apple products updated daily be sure to follow us on social media and we'll see you in the next video\n"
