I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
The messages aren’t about keeping stuff on your phone, they’re about keeping it in iCloud.
If you think it’s not worth it, go into settings, turn off iCloud backup, and turn it off for each app that uses it.
iCloud helps keep everything in sync across all your devices. That’s a big part of why people stick with Apple. I jumped in years ago and love how my Apple devices just work together with iCloud. It’s good for more than just photos, and the storage is pretty cheap. Plus, it’s a backup for your files, and I think it’s worth it.
From what you’re saying, you probably still want iCloud, just not running out of space. You can use Google Photos to back up your pictures, and you’ll get a lot more space for free.
You can turn it off if you want. Google Drive gives you 15GB free too, and it’s a good option.
Broderick said:
You can turn it off if you want. Google Drive gives you 15GB free too, and it’s a good option.
How do you turn it off?
Broderick said:
You can turn it off if you want. Google Drive gives you 15GB free too, and it’s a good option.
How do you turn it off?
You can go into settings, find your iCloud options, and just toggle it off for the apps you don’t want syncing.
Zora said:
Broderick said:
You can turn it off if you want. Google Drive gives you 15GB free too, and it’s a good option.
How do you turn it off?
You can go into settings, find your iCloud options, and just toggle it off for the apps you don’t want syncing.
Thanks for the tip!
I used iCloud for years and ended up downloading all my photos and videos, then deleting them from iCloud. Now I keep them on a hard drive, but if that drive ever fails, I’ll lose everything. With iCloud, you always have a backup. I pay 99 cents a month for 50GB. Eventually, I’ll probably pay for more space, but I think it’s worth it.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
You don’t really need it. I just back up my phone to my computer once a week.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
If you had more Apple devices, you wouldn’t be wondering if it’s a money grab. iCloud makes using Apple products better in many ways. If you don’t want to use it, you can turn off the photo and note syncing in Settings > Your Name > iCloud. But remember, not all iCloud features need storage space, like Find My iPhone. So turning iCloud off entirely isn’t the best move.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
You don’t need it at all, but consider what happens if you lose your phone or it breaks. Do you have a backup of your photos and other important stuff somewhere else? You can keep things just on your phone, but make sure anything important is backed up somewhere. That could be Google Photos, an external drive, or another service. iCloud is just one option.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
Personally, I think cloud storage is one of the best things about the Apple setup. It works smoothly, and I don’t have to worry about losing anything.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
I lost a lot of important photos when my computer’s hard drive failed. I tried all sorts of recovery software, but nothing worked. Now, I pay for iCloud to make sure my photos are safe. I also have memory issues, so I like having access to old photos to help jog my memory.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
Are you being serious with this question?
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
You don’t need iCloud, but it does save a lot of hassle. You can back up to your Mac with a cable, but I don’t have the patience to do that every day. I also like having everything synced between my devices. For less than $12 a year, I think it’s worth it.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
Apple always seems to be pushing something extra. I regret not sticking with Android sometimes. I can’t even timestamp a photo or pause a video while recording without buying extra apps.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
I had to stop paying for iCloud+ because I couldn’t afford any extra monthly payments besides rent, insurance, and my phone bill. Everything Apple-related now keeps warning me about not having backups. I back up to my MacBook once a month. If something happens to my phone, I’ll just have to rely on that. So, iCloud is convenient, but it’s not essential. If you don’t pay for it, you’ll get constant notifications, but you can still handle backups yourself.
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
I had to stop paying for iCloud+ because I couldn’t afford any extra monthly payments besides rent, insurance, and my phone bill. Everything Apple-related now keeps warning me about not having backups. I back up to my MacBook once a month. If something happens to my phone, I’ll just have to rely on that. So, iCloud is convenient, but it’s not essential. If you don’t pay for it, you’ll get constant notifications, but you can still handle backups yourself.
Wait, you can’t afford 99 cents? What kind of financial trouble are you in?
Gray said:
Lian said:
I’ve had iCloud set up for my photos and a lot of stuff on my phone (like notes, reminders, texts, etc.) for years. But is it really needed?
I set it up just in case something happens to my phone, so I can still get my data back later, and access it from a new phone when I transfer.
Now I’m getting constant messages saying my iCloud is almost full (at 5GB), and that I need to pay a subscription for more space. Just to keep things on my phone. It feels like it’s just a way to get more money instead of being helpful. Am I right? Can I stop it?
I had to stop paying for iCloud+ because I couldn’t afford any extra monthly payments besides rent, insurance, and my phone bill. Everything Apple-related now keeps warning me about not having backups. I back up to my MacBook once a month. If something happens to my phone, I’ll just have to rely on that. So, iCloud is convenient, but it’s not essential. If you don’t pay for it, you’ll get constant notifications, but you can still handle backups yourself.
Wait, you can’t afford 99 cents? What kind of financial trouble are you in?
I live on $1,000 a month. It’s tight. I’m also paying for certifications to get a better job, so every penny counts right now.