Understanding iCloud Drive: Functionality and Effective Usage

iCloud Drive: Unveiling its Mechanics and Efficient Utilization

Exploring iCloud Drive: How It Works and Ways to Utilize It Efficiently

Nowadays, iCloud seamlessly integrates across all Apple devices running iOS and MacOS. This means, regardless if you own 2 or 3 gadgets, syncing is a breeze. For instance, you back up data to iCloud Drive on your iPhone; simply log in with your Apple ID on your iPad, and voila! All your data syncs effortlessly.

iCloud Drive offers a plethora of benefits to its users. Chief among them is its knack for optimizing device storage, which is particularly crucial for devices with limited capacity. Moreover, iCloud Drive allows you to edit and access your documents from anywhere, as well as effortlessly share them with friends through a few simple steps.

Different devices have different methods for accessing iCloud Drive. Here are the specifics:

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on your profile at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Choose iCloud.

Step 4: Open iCloud Drive.

- For iOS 16 and later, iPadOS 16 and later: Select iCloud Drive and toggle the sync button to green.

- For iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and earlier, simply turn on iCloud Drive to complete the process.

Step 1: Enable iCloud Drive

- For macOS Ventura:

- Select the Apple Menu.

- Choose System Preferences.

- Click on your name at the top right corner.

- Select iCloud, then toggle on iCloud Drive.

- For macOS 12 and earlier:

- From the Apple Menu, select System Preferences.

- Press Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive.

Step 2: After these steps, select Options and choose the items you want to back up to iCloud Drive.

Step 1: Download the iCloud app for Windows.

Step 2: Open the downloaded iCloud app and sign in with your Apple ID.

Step 3: Check the box next to iCloud Drive.

Note: Only Apple IDs with iCloud set up on Apple devices can access iCloud Drive on Windows PCs.

To access iCloud Drive, follow these instructions:

- Accessing from Mac: To access iCloud on your Mac, launch Finder and then select iCloud Drive.

- Accessing via iCloud website: Visit https://www.icloud.com/, then sign in with your Apple ID and choose iCloud Drive.

If you're unable to access iCloud Drive, it might mean you haven't set up your Apple ID yet. You can easily create one on your phone or computer. An Apple ID is essential for accessing Apple services like the App Store, iCloud, iTunes, and more.

To create an Apple ID, follow these steps:

- Go to the App Store and choose any free app to download.

- When the login prompt appears, select 'Create New Apple ID'.

- Select your region (Country) > Next > Agree and confirm.

- Enter your details including Email, password, security question > Next.

- In the Payment Information section, choose No and fill in the required details.

- Finally, log into the Email associated with your Apple ID and confirm to complete the process.

You don't need to perform this step because once you enable iCloud Drive synchronization as instructed, all files will be automatically saved. Afterwards, you can simply access iCloud Drive to view them.

iCloud offers users only 5GB for free. Therefore, if you need more storage, you can purchase additional iCloud storage for iPhone, iPad, MacBook by following these steps:

- Step 1: Go to Settings.

- Step 2: Select your Apple ID account.

- Step 3: Choose iCloud/Manage Storage/Change Storage Plan.

- Step 4: Purchase additional storage (or downgrade from a previously purchased plan).

Here are the iCloud upgrade fees:

- 50GB Plan: 19,000 dong/month.

- 200GB Plan: 59,000 dong/month.

- 2TB Plan: 199,000 dong/month.

If you have iCloud Photos enabled, deleting photos or iCloud Drive data will also remove them from your device. If you want to delete photos on your iPhone or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB while keeping them in iCloud, you can turn off iCloud Photos syncing! Here, Mytour has provided detailed explanations of what iCloud Drive is, how it works, and how to use it on Apple devices. Good luck with your endeavors!