How to turn on iCloud Photos on a PC
- Download and install iCloud for Windows 10. If you are using an older version of Windows, get the iCloud app from Apple.com.
- Restart your computer. ...
- Sign in using your Apple ID.
- Choose the features you want to back up and synchronize across your devices.
- How do I access my iCloud photos from another device?
- Can I use iCloud on multiple devices?
- How can I get my pictures from iCloud?
- How do I transfer photos between Apple devices?
- How do I get photos from iCloud onto my phone?
- How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?
- What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?
- How do I add another device to my iCloud account?
- What are the disadvantages of using iCloud?
- How do I download files from iCloud?
- Why are my iCloud photos not showing on my iPhone?
- How do I get my photos back on my iPhone?
How do I access my iCloud photos from another device?
To access iCloud photos from anywhere, turn the syncing feature on through the Settings app on each of your Apple devices. Once enabled, you can access all your photos in the Photos app of your iPhone and iPad, or through the iCloud website's Photos page.
Can I use iCloud on multiple devices?
When it comes to iCloud mail, contacts, reminders, and notes, you can actually set up multiple iCloud accounts on each device. Each of the apps used to access this information is capable of supporting not only more then one account, but also more then one type of account.
How can I get my pictures from iCloud?
How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
- Go into your device's Settings app.
- Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu. Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu on your device. ...
- Select "iCloud." Tap "iCloud" on your Apple ID page. ...
- Tap "Photos." ...
- Select "Download and Keep Originals."
How do I transfer photos between Apple devices?
Sync photos to your device
- Connect your device to your Mac. ...
- In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar. ...
- Select Photos in the button bar. ...
- Select “Sync Photos to your device from” checkbox, then choose Photos, Pictures, or a folder from the pop-up menu.
- Do one of the following:
How do I get photos from iCloud onto my phone?
Just ensure iCloud Photos is enabled on both devices. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Photos > iCloud Photos. Ensure iCloud Photos is switched on (green). Now, do the same thing on your iPad (Settings > Photos > iCloud Photos).
How do I get my old pictures from iCloud?
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud. Tap Photos.
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On your Mac:
- Go to Photos > Preferences.
- Click the iCloud tab.
- Select iCloud Photos.
What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?
You have to use iCloud for email, calendar and other personal information if you use the same Apple ID. If you use all the same information, same Apple ID and don't use the cloud, you will have all of each other's information on both phones. The phones will mirror any information synced with Apple ID.
How do I add another device to my iCloud account?
Step 1: Log into iCloud and enable Find My iPhone on the device you wish to use as a trusted device via Settings → iCloud. Step 2: Via Safari, login to My Apple ID → Password and Security → Add or Remove Trusted Devices. Step 3: Click the Verify link next to the device that you wish to enable as a trusted device.
What are the disadvantages of using iCloud?
Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
- Internet Connection. Cloud based storage is dependent on having an internet connection. ...
- Costs. There are additional costs for uploading and downloading files from the cloud. ...
- Hard Drives. Cloud storage is supposed to eliminate our dependency on hard drives right? ...
- Support. ...
- Privacy.
How do I download files from iCloud?
If you have upgraded to and are using the iCloud Drive feature to store files, select its icon in the iCloud window. Find a file you want to download and click its icon once to select it. Next, click the download icon at the top of the browser window — the icon looks like a cloud with a downward-pointing arrow.
Why are my iCloud photos not showing on my iPhone?
A great first troubleshooting step is to ensure iCloud Photo Library is enabled on your iPhone. You can tap Settings > Photos to ensure you have iCloud Photo Library enabled. After confirming iCloud Photo Library is enabled, let's have you restart the iPhone if the issue remains.
How do I get my photos back on my iPhone?
3 Answers
- Make a backup of your new device to iTunes.
- Reset your device to factory settings and restore the iCloud backup.
- Use Image Capture or iPhoto/Aperture to import the photos.
- Reset your device to factory settings and restore the iTunes backup.
- Copy the photos back to your device.