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Icloud storage

hello, I have a problem with icloud plus
, i upgraded to 200gb but i can't use it for anything,
 what could be the problem? Please help me because i nedd it.


iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 19, 2023 11:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2023 12:02 PM

What did you want to use the 200GB of iCloud space for? That space can be used for backup files on iCloud and other data associated with the apps that you have on your iPhone. Your media files (photos, videos and music) can be synced with iCloud as well.

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I would like you to realize and know one important thing and that is that there is NOTHING that you can do to increase the physical storage capacity of your iPhone. Your iPhone's storage capacity will forever remain the same as the day you bought it. 


You can purchase ➔ iCloud Storage from Apple where you create and save your iPhone backups and synch (Not Store) your Messages, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Reminders. Note that iCloud Storage is NOT an extension of storage capacity of your iPhone. Just wanted you to know some facts.


Having said that, you can choose to Optimize Storage on your iPhone for all the Photos. What this action will do is store your original quality photos on iCloud and a small size photo on your iPhone. This takes up less space on your iPhone while maintaining the actual size on iCloud. This will free up space on your iPhone while making good use of iCloud. If you would like to try this then open Settings Photos  Optimize iPhone Storage : Ensure that this option is chosen and has a checkmark on it.


Axel F.


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Jan 19, 2023 12:02 PM in response to rebi665

What did you want to use the 200GB of iCloud space for? That space can be used for backup files on iCloud and other data associated with the apps that you have on your iPhone. Your media files (photos, videos and music) can be synced with iCloud as well.

—————-

I would like you to realize and know one important thing and that is that there is NOTHING that you can do to increase the physical storage capacity of your iPhone. Your iPhone's storage capacity will forever remain the same as the day you bought it. 


You can purchase ➔ iCloud Storage from Apple where you create and save your iPhone backups and synch (Not Store) your Messages, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Reminders. Note that iCloud Storage is NOT an extension of storage capacity of your iPhone. Just wanted you to know some facts.


Having said that, you can choose to Optimize Storage on your iPhone for all the Photos. What this action will do is store your original quality photos on iCloud and a small size photo on your iPhone. This takes up less space on your iPhone while maintaining the actual size on iCloud. This will free up space on your iPhone while making good use of iCloud. If you would like to try this then open Settings Photos  Optimize iPhone Storage : Ensure that this option is chosen and has a checkmark on it.


Axel F.


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