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Q: Is there a Photo backup app that works with iOS 6.1? Cannot stay connected to wifi to backup to iCloud

Is there a Photo backup app that works with iOS 6.1? Cannot stay connected to wifi to backup to iCloud And apps I've found (Dropbox, etc) require I upgrade software to iOS 8.0 first... I don't have the storage space available!! I have 3000+ photos I don't want to lose when I upgrade to new phone from my 4S iPhone. OH! And no laptop/ computer avail to plug phone into for direct transfer!! Please help!

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 7:19 PM

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Q: Is there a Photo backup app that works with iOS 6.1? Cannot stay connected to wifi to backup to iCloud

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Jan 24, 2016 7:05 AM in response to Rabbitink
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    Jan 24, 2016 7:05 AM in response to Rabbitink

    Hi Rabbitink,

    Based on your scenario above, one solution you can try is to make a backup of your iPhone photos onto an external drive.  You can find out how much storage space you need by looking at the usage on your iPhone.  Then purchase an external, local storage device like a thumb drive or something larger if needed to hold them.  Make sure the external drive is formatted for Mac OS Extended.

    Then, you can either use a friend's computer or visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Service provider and use a computer in the store to import your pictures to the external storage using the Image Capture program that is included on every Mac.

    When you are ready to purchase your new iPhone and iCloud storage, you can upload the images to iCloud.com and set your iPhone to Optimize Storage.

    The resources below will provide more detailed information.

     

    Format external drives to Mac OS Extended

    Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer

    iCloud Photo Library FAQ

    iCloud Photo Library works seamlessly with the new Photos app to keep your photos and videos stored in iCloud and up to date on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, and iCloud.com.

    iCloud Photo Library is available with iOS 8.3 and later, and Yosemite 10.10.3 and later. You can also access your entire photo library from the Photos app on iCloud.com.

    Take care,