If you have an Apple phone and we will set it up copies, copies as we have seen elsewhere consider one of the basic elements of the safety of your mobile phone, the first question we must answer is do I use iCloud or Preferably the iTunes program for PC?
Although there is no single answer to this question and even on occasion be advisable to use both options at the same time, ease of configuration copies iCloud, the full automation of backup process and the ubiquity of the system that allows you to ignore a desktop make this type of copying is recommended for most users solution.
Sometimes we may need to supplement with a copy iCloud solution through the iTunes desktop program. This option is unavoidable to keep synchronized content to be in the mobile computer through iTunes, but not from iTunes Store purchases. It would also be necessary if the volume of photographs on mobile exceeds the storage capacity of iCloud and do not want to enlarge acquiring more space.
In this article we focus on how to make backups on mobile iOS in smartphones or tablets Apple, through iCloud and in a future article we will approach the copy process using iTunes.
Before explaining what it is and how to use iCloud noted that storage services "in the cloud" that store files on our computers happen to be stored in a set of servers that will access the Internet. In our teams custody of these files is our responsibility, but in the cloud this responsibility is transferred to the company providing the service to us under the conditions of use that we establish in each case.
What is iCloud?
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In the same way that Microsoft has OpenDrive, Google Drive on your system or storage systems are independent cloud like Dropbox, iCloud is a cloud storage system of Apple.
This is a service recently introduced by Apple that allows users to have a storage space for all kinds of content, whether pictures, music, calendars or contacts. By giving us high in service have 5 GB of free space that we can use to perform automatic backups, although it should be noted that the contents acquired from Apple through their stores, they are stored without diminishing share this free space.
If we need to extend this space Apple provides a number of annual purchasing plans space that currently range from 16 € a year for 10 GB, up to € 80 per year for 50GB. You can find this information in the information iCloud account.
How to register with iCloud?
When purchasing a mobile or tablet Apple iCloud you can register by following the instructions in the setup wizard. So at the same time you can activate your device and set up iCloud. If you are not configured we go to Settings> iCloud to complete the process.
You can find information about iCloud and process high on the Apple website.
How to enable iCloud backup?
Your Technology Blog - iCloud enabled copy iOSLa iCloud backup is simple and automatic, so it is recommended for those who want to make reliable copies in the cloud form.
To activate it we will go to "Settings> iCloud> Storage & Copy" and activate "Copy iCloud". At this time we can make the backup by pressing "Backup now". If we are not connected to a Wi-Fi this option is not active, since backups are only done if you have a wireless network connection.
The choice of the elements to copy must be done in the "Settings> iCloud> Storage and backup" option at this point in addition to activation of the copy found the use of storage space, indicating both total storage (remember that 5 GB They are free) as available. In this screen we click on "Manage storage" and once on this screen icon on your iPhone.
Options Backup
Your Blog Technology - Manage iCloud copy iOSEn Information screen have the date of the most recent copy, as well as its size. At the bottom shows us the space available.
Also on this screen are options where application-to-application copy shows us whether or not you checked your backup. It clicking on the "Show all applications" will show all applications that have installed and its "weight" in our backup.
If you have space problems it is best to disable the option to copy the images on reel and opt for another type of backup to our photographs.
In future articles we will discuss the various options for backing up pictures, either through external hard drives or cloud services.