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How do I access my iCloud photos

How do I view my iCloud photos

Posted on Feb 9, 2019 11:57 AM

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If you have iCloud Photos turned on, the photos on the device are the same as on iCloud, with the possible exception that some of them may be space-saving optimized versions if you have that option turned on. You view them in the Photos app on an iOS device. You can also use a computer (or force a mobile browser to access the desktop site) and login to icloud.com and go to the Photos app there. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


If you didn't have iCloud Photos turned on but do have an iCloud backup, you can restore the entire phone (not just the photos) from iCloud but you cannot otherwise view the contents of the backup. iCloud: Restore or set up iOS devices from an iCloud backup


Posted on Feb 9, 2019 1:51 PM

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Feb 9, 2019 1:51 PM in response to Stephenford123

If you have iCloud Photos turned on, the photos on the device are the same as on iCloud, with the possible exception that some of them may be space-saving optimized versions if you have that option turned on. You view them in the Photos app on an iOS device. You can also use a computer (or force a mobile browser to access the desktop site) and login to icloud.com and go to the Photos app there. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


If you didn't have iCloud Photos turned on but do have an iCloud backup, you can restore the entire phone (not just the photos) from iCloud but you cannot otherwise view the contents of the backup. iCloud: Restore or set up iOS devices from an iCloud backup


Feb 10, 2019 7:53 AM in response to Bamagirlbr549

"I need to delete photos in my iCloud account to better manage my storage. How can I open it? I don’t see an iCloud icon on my phone. HELP...please!"


If you have iCloud Photos on, you delete the photos directly on the phone and they will also delete from iCloud.

If you go to iCloud.com and delete them, they will also be deleted from your phone.

How do I access my iCloud photos

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