FAQs
If I delete iCloud Backup will I lose everything? No, You lose all the data related to apps, videos and messages, photos and other vital data stored on your iCloud backup. Therefore, back up your iOS device to another cloud storage service before your iCloud backup delete.
Can I delete things from my iCloud to free up space? ›
iPhone
- Go to the Files app and tap Browse.
- Under Locations, tap iCloud Drive.
- Tap the More button. , then tap Select.
- Choose the file or folder that you want to remove.
- To delete the file or folder from iCloud Drive and all of your devices, tap the Delete button. . You can find it in Recently Deleted for 30 days.
How to delete iCloud backup on a Mac
- On your Mac, click the Apple menu > System Settings > Apple ID.
- Click iCloud > Manage.
- Select Backups. Choose a device backup, then click the minus sign (–) to delete it. To delete all backups from the device and stop future backups on iCloud, choose Delete when asked to confirm.
Permanently remove deleted files on iCloud.com
- In iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, click Recently Deleted in sidebar.
- Click Delete All, or select each file you want to delete, then click Delete.
You can free up storage in iCloud by deleting content that you're not using:
- Check Recommended for You.
- Reduce the size of your iCloud Backup.
- Delete photos in iCloud Photos.
- Delete folders or files in iCloud Drive.
- Delete texts and attachments in Messages.
- Delete messages and manage Mail.
- Delete voice memos.
If your data, photos, music, documents, spreadsheets, etc are sync with iCloud and you delete your account you will loose everything! Unless you have backup of all files in your computer . Don't delete your account until you are 100% sure everything is backed up in your computer.
Why is iCloud still full after deleting? ›
iCloud Backup: If you have iCloud Backup enabled, your device may be backing up other data like app data, device settings, and messages. Even if you delete photos, the backup might include other data that takes up space.
Can iCloud storage be emptied? ›
If your photos and videos are taking up iCloud storage, then you can delete those items from iCloud. If, however, they still reside on your phone, they will just sync back up to iCloud.
Why is my storage full when I have iCloud? ›
The key takeaway: iCloud stores your data, but it doesn't remove it from your device by default. Downloaded movies, music you haven't streamed in ages, and those "just-in-case" apps can silently gobble up space.
How do I clear my iCloud before selling? ›
Step 1 Navigate to Settings from your home screen and tap on General. Step 2 Scroll down and tap on Reset. Step 3 Tap on Erase All Settings and Content and Continue. Follow the required steps to enter your iPhone's passcode, confirm your Apple ID logins to turn your iCloud off and then Erase iPhone.
Delete an object
- In the Google Cloud console, go to the Cloud Storage Buckets page. ...
- In the list of buckets, click the name of the bucket that contains the objects you want to delete. ...
- Navigate to the objects, which may be located in a folder.
- Click the checkbox for each object you want to delete. ...
- Click the Delete button.
Mass Delete iCloud Emails on iPhone
- Choose your iCloud inbox on the Mailboxes screen.
- Select Edit on the top right.
- Tap the empty circle to the left of each message to place a checkmark.
- Pick Trash on the bottom right.
- Confirm by choosing Trash Selected Messages.
You can free up storage in iCloud by deleting content that you're not using:
- Check Recommended for You.
- Reduce the size of your iCloud Backup.
- Delete photos in iCloud Photos.
- Delete folders or files in iCloud Drive.
- Delete texts and attachments in Messages.
- Delete messages and manage Mail.
- Delete voice memos.
Deleting a History Item from iCloud
If you want to delete all the histories from the iCloud, tap on the “Delete All Histories” button at the bottom of the screen. Please note that you cannot recover the data once you have deleted.
Can anything be permanently deleted from iCloud? ›
Deleted photos and videos are moved to the Recently Deleted album. To permanently delete photos or videos before they're automatically deleted, go to the Recently Deleted album, select the items you want to delete, then click Delete.
Does deleting from iCloud delete from photos? ›
Delete photos or videos
If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices. is gray when you try to delete a photo from your iPhone or iPad, you might need to stop syncing photos from your computer.
What will I lose if I delete my iCloud account? ›
You'll lose all the data stored in your iCloud, including your photos, videos, and documents, as well as your app data. You'll lose all the subscriptions associated with your account, and you'll lose access to any purchases you've made using your Apple ID.
Does erasing all content remove iCloud? ›
When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.
Will I lose my photos if I delete my Apple ID? ›
What will I lose if I change my Apple ID? You will lose your Apple Music subscription, apps, and iCloud storage plan. You will keep data like photos and videos as long as they are saved to your device and not just your iCloud storage plan.
