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backing up files

how do i add files for icloud to backup?

and:

once files are backed up can I delete the files from my phone?

and:

how do I verify the individual files are in the cloud?

and:

can I view each file in the cloud and download them without downloading all of the backed up files?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 5, 2021 2:52 PM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2021 2:57 PM

If you use files on your iPhone, all of the documents will be uploaded to iCloud. iCloud is a synch service, so the files will remain on your device and in the cloud. In other words, if you delete a file on your phone, it will delete from the cloud too.


Visit iCloud.com at any time to review your files.


This guide should help: https://support.apple.com/icloud

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Aug 5, 2021 2:57 PM in response to SuzieJoSnyder

If you use files on your iPhone, all of the documents will be uploaded to iCloud. iCloud is a synch service, so the files will remain on your device and in the cloud. In other words, if you delete a file on your phone, it will delete from the cloud too.


Visit iCloud.com at any time to review your files.


This guide should help: https://support.apple.com/icloud

backing up files

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