Have you ever gotten the annoying "iCloud storage almost full" message? Do not worry, fellow Apple user! The 5GB of free storage in iCloud can get full fast, but getting it back doesn't have to be a digital treasure hunt. Here are 10 good ways to get more space on your iCloud account and give it a new lease on life:
1. Find the storage hogs:
To get to iCloud, go to Settings > [Your Name]. Click "Manage Storage" to find the things that are taking up the most space. Photos and backups are usually at the top of the list.
2. Clean up your photos and videos:
If you turn on iCloud Photos optimization, you can store smaller versions of your photos on your device and larger ones online.
Get rid of photos and videos that are synced with iCloud that you don't need anymore. For long-term storage, you might want to use a service like Google Photos to back up your photos.
Look through the "Recently Deleted" albums to get rid of photos for good.
3. Look at the backup:
Check to see what devices are backed up to iCloud and how much space each one takes up. You might want to turn off backups for older or unused devices.
4. A Closer Look at iCloud Drive:
Go to iCloud Drive on your computer or phone and get rid of any files you don't need. Sort by size to get rid of the things that take up the most room first.
5. Apps that work with iCloud:
Siri and WhatsApp are two apps that can store data in iCloud. If you don't need iCloud backups, check their settings and turn them off.
6. Messages on the Go:
Images and files sent through iPhone and iPad messages are saved in iCloud. It's best to get rid of old messages with big attachments to make room.
7. Crazy about voice memos:
If you're good at using voice memos, you might want to save space by exporting important recordings to your computer and getting rid of them from iCloud.
8. Minimalizing your mailbox:
Go through your email and delete old, large emails and attachments. If you want to better manage your storage, you might want to look at other platforms like Gmail.
9. The Choice to Upgrade:
If you always need more space, you might want to consider getting a bigger iCloud+ plan. Apple has options that are easy on the wallet to meet your storage needs.
10. Talk to Apple Support:
If you've tried all of these solutions and are still having storage problems, you might want to get in touch with Apple Support. They can help figure out what the problem is and fix it.
Remember that the best way to keep youriCloud account healthy and working well is to regularly check how much storage you're using and follow these tips. Don't let limited storage stop you from enjoying Apple! Keeping your iCloud running smoothly and your important data safe is easy if you do some housekeeping and management.
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