HT201104: iCloud Drive FAQ
Learn about iCloud Drive FAQ
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Feb 28, 2016 1:07 PM in response to Isa Hby gail from maine,★HelpfulIf you are talking about a regular iCloud backup, then I would highly recommend that your also import your photos to your PC before you wipe the phone:
IMPORTING PHOTOS - WINDOWS/MAC
The backup itself is tied to your iCloud ID, not your device, so it will be perfectly safe. It's just not a good idea to rely on a backup for archiving your photos. What if the backup was corrupted, for example, and could not be used to restore another device?
Once you have backed up the device to iCloud, and also imported your photos, then follow the instructions in this link before giving the phone to your Mom:
Prepare your device to sell or give away
Best of luck!
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