How to get free iCloud storage – Guide
To move your stuff from an iPhone to a new one, you’ll need to: -Upgrade to iOS 15 -Use the new transfer methods (like AirDrop) -Delete any old files on your old iPhone
If you’re running iOS 11 or later, you can use the iPhone’s own battery to power the phone for a few hours. This is slow, but it works if you have an outlet near your computer.
Apple’s direct data migration tool allows you to copy your old phone without using a computer or iCloud. The downside is that you won’t be able to use any phone until the transfer process is complete, which can take an hour or even hours to complete.
iCloud is a great way to keep your old phone and new phone connected. You don’t need to be tied to a computer and you will have access to your old one while the new one is downloading its backup file. The downside is that you need enough storage in your iCloud account to fit the backup file. If you’re on Apple’s 5GB iCloud free tier, that probably won’t be enough.
iOS 15 offers a way to borrow iCloud storage for free if you don’t want to pay for more storage.
Use iOS 15 to borrow more iCloud storage for free
If you have an iPhone 6 or later, you can now reset it to its factory settings. This will erase all your data and start over from scratch.
Extra iCloud will allow users to move apps and data between devices. If you have an iCloud account, you will be able to use this feature. If you do not have an iCloud account, you can create one by clicking the Continue button. You may see a message that says your iCloud backup is disabled. If this is the case, tap Enable backup to transfer and your data will be transferred to your new device. ..
The Move data for all your apps screen will appear. If you have not synced your iPhone with iCloud, you will see a list of apps that are not syncing their data with iCloud. Tap the Move all app data with iCloud button to move all of the app data to iCloud. Another screen appears explaining what you can do with your old iPhone. If you have read the screen or not, click on the blue Done button.
Your old iPhone will start working up for iCloud if you look at the main page under Settings, and you’ll see a new section that says, “iCloud backup in progress.” Once the backup is complete, this new section under Settings will show “Ready for your new iPhone.”
Extend your temporary iCloud backup for another 21 days
You can start this process up to 21 days before your new iPhone arrives. Remember that any new texts, iMessages, photos or videos will not be in this backup. If your new iPhone doesn’t arrive within 21 days, you can get another 21 days to restore your temporary backup before it’s deleted by opening Settings and tapping Keep my backup longer. ..
When your new iPhone arrives, follow the instructions to complete tasks such as entering a password, setting up FaceID and agreeing to Apple’s terms and conditions. Eventually you will end up on a screen that offers different ways to transfer your data, select Restore from iCloud. Then sign in to iCloud with the same Apple ID and password as your old iPhone.
If you have an iPhone 5 or newer, you can backup your phone using iCloud. If you have an iPhone 4 or 3, follow these steps to backup your phone:
- Choose the “Backup” option on the main screen of your iPhone.
- Follow the prompts to create a backup file and then choose “Upload” to upload it to iCloud.
- Your new iPhone will restart and all your apps will start downloading again.
After your iCloud backup is complete, it will be available for seven days. After that, it will be permanently deleted. ..
Final note
If you’re like most people, you probably use iCloud to store your photos, music, and other files. But did you know that you can also use iCloud to store your documents? If you have a Mac or PC, and an iCloud account, you can use the free storage space on iCloud to store your documents. You don’t even have to worry about space on your hard drive anymore! To get started, first make sure that your computer has an internet connection and is turned on. Then open the App Store on your Mac or the Google Play Store on your PC. Search for “iCloud” and install the app. Once the app is installed, open it and click on the “Settings” button. Under “Documents & Data,” click on the “Add Document” button. You’ll see a list of files that are currently stored in iCloud. Click on the file that you want to add to your document library, and then click on the “Add To Library” button. Your document will now be stored in iCloud and will be available from any device that has an internet connection and is logged into your account. ..
