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How do I transfer my pictures to the cloud and back up contacts?

How do I transfer my pictures to the cloud and back up contact list?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 9:00 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 9:04 AM

See: Set up and use iCloud Contacts - Apple Support

and

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


Be aware that iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos. You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage.


Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos or Dropbox.



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Jan 6, 2022 9:04 AM in response to MarleneWhittier

See: Set up and use iCloud Contacts - Apple Support

and

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


Be aware that iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos. You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage.


Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos or Dropbox.



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