I purchased iCloud storage to backup my iPhone data in case it gets damaged. I can't figure out what enabling iCloud Drive would do for me. My iPhone is the only Apple device I use. I'll be using the iCloud for Windows app to offload old photos and videos when my iPhone drive is full.
iPhone 13 mini, iOS 17
Dagger23 wrote:
I have iCloud Backup and iCloud Photos turned on. I don't understand what turning on iCloud Drive specifically does. Is it only for syncing data stored in the iPhone Files folder?
Yes. It lets you access the iCloud storage area for files so you can see any files uploaded to iCloud from your windows PC on your iPhone in the Files App.
I'm confused. You say you will be using iCloud for Windows, but then you say you don't understand what it will do for you?
iCloud Drive can be accessed form Windows through iCloud for Windows to upload files to it and access them from the iPhone.
click here ➜ Share iCloud Drive files and folders in iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
Yes. You'll still be able to use the Files app on your iPhone, but you won't see any files in iCloud drive on your PC if you don't turn. on the option there too.
Photos will not be affected by this and can be used with iCloud drive turned off.
I have iCloud Backup and iCloud Photos turned on. I don't understand what turning on iCloud Drive specifically does. Is it only for syncing data stored in the iPhone Files folder?
Thanks. So, to clarify, if I leave it turned off, I'll still be able to transfer photos and videos saved to my camera roll to and from iCloud, but I won't have access to data in the Files folder?
Is turning on iCloud Drive pointless if I only use on Apple device?
