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Q: why are my pictures not updating to icloud.com

Any clue why my photos do not backup up to icloud? My photo stream and photo sharing is on. thanks!

iPhone 5, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 6, 2013 8:36 PM

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Q: why are my pictures not updating to icloud.com

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  • by QuickTimeKirk,

    QuickTimeKirk QuickTimeKirk Dec 7, 2013 4:47 AM in response to amcfe318
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    Dec 7, 2013 4:47 AM in response to amcfe318

    Photo Stream is not a back up and files are stored for only 30 days. Shared Photo Streams last until you remove them.

    To back up your camera roll to iCloud you would select that option after synching with iTunes or from the iOS device. You can't view individual photos at iCloud. All you can do is "restore" from this backup.

    A camera roll backup to iCloud could push you over the basic 5GB service and force you to purchase additional storage.