ICloud-What is it? ICloud is the entrance. How to remove iCloud error

Recently, it's only heard that about "cloud" technologies. More and more users are refusing to store large amounts of data locally, pumping them into "cloud" storage, which turned out to be extremely convenient when used at home.

Of course, Apple well could not stay away from this "holiday of life". Moreover, due to its own "clouds", many devices from this manufacturer are working. Of course, it's about iCloud. What it is? Our article will be devoted to the discussion of this question.

Basic concepts

Apple iCloud (what it is, we will now tell) - free cloud storage at 5 GB, which stores the files of all the lucky owners of technology from the glorious city of Cupertino. Now we will take a closer look at the work of the service, along with finding out how he does all the work with Apple devices easier and more productive.

Practical functions

As in many cases, one way or another related to the creation of the late Steve Jobs, the real purpose of the "cloud" is to link all used gadgets to a single ecosystem. For the sake of justice it is worth noting that in many respects this binding is artificial, but it does not negate convenience and irreplaceability.

In addition, the iCloud locked option is of great importance (what it is, we will talk later).

Examples of using

Imagine that you photographed something very interesting on your iPhone ... and the photo at the same time (well, almost the same) showed up on your own iPad or Mac. If you know something about the "clouds", you guessed the mechanism of such a wonderful phenomenon: the smartphone sent the photo to iCloud, from which it was downloaded and other devices. Of course, all participants of this network should be connected to the Internet, and the quality of the channel should be as possible as possible.

But do not assume that such a convenient synchronization applies only to photographs. It's just as simple and fast it happens in regards to the history and bookmarks in the Safari browser. But even better is the fact that even application settings are synchronized. At this moment, users of Windows and Android can only dreamily sigh, because in these operating systems such actions are supported only by a small number of programs.

What will be synchronized using the "cloud"?

Let's give you a full list of content that can be used on all devices thanks to the capabilities of Apple iCloud (what it is, you already know):

• Audio and video files, as well as books and recordings of TV-programs;
• Videos and photos that you made on the camera of your iPhone / iPad;
• All settings of your devices;
• Complete data and application settings, including save in games and other minor trivia;
• Even the desktop iOS (more precisely, its parameters) are stored in the "cloud";
• Messages from all your devices;
• Ringtones.

We did not accidentally mention saves for games, as the possibility of their synchronization became a huge joy for fans of mobile games. They can easily start playing some Minecraft on the iPhone in the subway, put the application on pause, and then continue crafting, settling in at home with the iPad.

Important differences from other similar services

You probably can ask a question about why all this is necessary. After all, there are a lot of similar services now. The same Dropbox, for example. The fact is that working with them is convenient, but for each program you have to manually set preferences to save the results of work in the "Cloud". If you want to do something similar for the results in games or other applications, then you can not do without dances with a tambourine.

ICloud (what it is, we already know) works on a completely different algorithm. You generally can not think about where the application will save its files. In the case when the developer of the utility turned on the possibility of using the "cloud" from Apple in his program (and for iOS and OSX this is almost always the case), it will automatically send all its data there. Thus, it is no longer necessary to think about the preservation of the fruits of one's efforts.

Let us give an example. If about a month after the launch of the iCloud project, its support was announced only in a few percent of applications, then only six months after that it was available in almost all new versions of the programs. Once again, it is worth recalling that the result of this project is largely due not so much to the hot support of developers, and the artificial policy of Apple's management.

Where to download iCloud?

ICloud does not need to be specially downloaded, since this service is already built in by default in all new OSes from Apple. If for some reason you have not yet updated, just download all the updates currently available, which iCloud will definitely come with. What is this program, you now know. And can you use it if you prefer a PC running Windows?

Windows users

If you work with "windows", then you have to perform a little more work. You must download iTunes for Windows so that you can sync data with your Apple gadgets.

How to register?

In this case, everything is as simple as possible. You do not have to go through a separate registration procedure, so lazy users will surely like iCloud. Login to the account is simple: use your Apple ID, which you go to the App Store.

How much disk space does the company allocate?

Note that by default each user gets a modest 5 GB. Important! This volume is reserved exclusively for every little thing, like the settings of programs, save in games and other minor data. Your photos are not constrained at all, there are no restrictions in place for their storage in principle. But! So stored only the last thousand photos for the last 30 days.

If you have little offered by default 5 GB, then at any time you can buy more. The funds will be automatically debited from your bank card, which is tied to a specific Apple account.

Introduction to mobile settings

As in other services and programs for Apple devices, the setup is not difficult. We move along the path "Settings / iCloud". Of course, you will need to enter your Apple ID. Double check the correctness of the data entry, because in case of any errors you will not be able to use the service!

In the main dialog that opens after this, you can see a list of those applications that are allowed to save all their files and settings in the "cloud". By the way, if someone is interested in mail on the domain @ me.com, then the corresponding mailbox is easily created in the same window: just enter a free nickname. You do not need to invent a password. The fact is that as such will be used identification data from Apple ID.

Generally, this ID is your virtual "keychain". ICloud (what it is, we already know) is not an exception in this respect.

Among other things, in the same window you can see statistics on the distribution of 5 GB of free disk space allocated to you. There is also an additional space if all previously allocated space has already been occupied.

By navigating the path: "Settings / iCloud / Storage and backup / Vault", you can select any device. Clicking on its icon will open a list of all programs that synchronize their settings with the "cloud". By default, almost all applications do this, so it makes sense to disable unnecessary, thus saving space on the server.

Important! The developers have provided that all backup procedures are performed only when your device is idle (the display is blocked) and is within the Wi-Fi network. Of course, this process can be started at any time manually.

Setup on Mac computers

There are no differences from the above procedure. All transitions are carried out along the same path. You can also set permissions for specific programs. Given the size of backups for some "large" applications, this is fully justified.

By the way, how can I change iCloud? Suppose that you are transferring your tablet to a friend, and that you need to connect to your account. It is very easy to do this. Go to the "Settings", go to iCloud, and then select the "Edit iCloud account" item. How to change the accounting, you now know.

Do not forget only that you should not give access to your device to unauthorized users, as they can access your personal data.

"Photostream"

The function "Photostream" will certainly be extremely useful for active users of gadgets from Apple. If anyone does not know, then it is designed to automatically synchronize all photos and screenshots made with your iPhone or iPad. To activate this option, go to the Settings / Photo path.

Important! If you decide to disable the "Photostream" after the files have been downloaded to the device, they will all be deleted. True, and copies remain in iCloud.

By the way, is it possible to make all movies and music you bought immediately appear on all your devices? It is very simple to do this. To do this, just go to the "Settings / Store", then mark the checkboxes with the necessary items. To do all the same on the PC, you need to open the iTunes program, go there to "Settings", and then go to "Store". As in the previous case, it is necessary to note the relevant items.

ICloud Web version

Going to the official site of the service, you can use the web version of the application. To access your files, you will again need to enter your Appe ID, which will be checked on iCloud.com. What does it mean? Simply the application will contact the central server, after which it will verify the authenticity of your identification data.

It often happens that web-based versions of computer applications have significantly less functionality when compared to "large" releases. I am glad that in this case this is not so. On the contrary, all programs are almost identical to those used in the iPad and iPhone. And it concerns not only their appearance, but also the functional. By the way, there is one function, on which it is necessary to dwell in more detail. It's about the Find My iPhone option, thanks to which the attackers recently blocked thousands of Apple-devices around the world.

Find My iPhone

Go to "Settings / iCloud" on your mobile device or on a Mac. Look carefully at the list of options: if there is a checkbox on the item "Find iPad / iPhone", then through the web service you can at any time watch the location of your smartphone or tablet. This is the optimal solution for those people who are often on business trips, and therefore often run the risk of losing their equipment and data as a result of willful theft.

The real salvation can be the iCloud locked function. What it is? Information about the position of the gadget is taken from the GPS sensor. In addition, the location can be determined at any Wi-Fi point that is within reach. If your device has been stolen or lost, you can either send a message requesting the return of the smartphone, or completely block it.

And how to unlock iCloud if you are a victim of intruders? In this case, we recommend contacting Apple technical support immediately. They respond instantly, and control of the device is returned subject to answers to some control questions.

Important! Even if the device is not currently on the network, you can send a request for a lock. When an attacker goes online, the smartphone or tablet will be blocked. You will receive a notification to your mail that the device has been locked successfully. This is what the iCloud locked option is for. What it is, you already know.

New in iCloud

Only the lazy in recent years did not blame the leadership of Apple for excessive conservatism. And the reasons for this were. The main reason that irritated users was the company's reluctance to allow access to the file system of its devices. It was done! In the recent presentation of iOS 8, the support of the normal file system has finally been declared, which will be expressed by the fact that in iCloud the files will now be laid out freely, without any binding to the specific program.

It's too early to talk about the prospects of such innovation, but users will obviously like it.

Can i uninstall iCloud?

At the end of the article, let's talk about this. Suppose that you are no longer a user of Apple products. Accordingly, iCloud is no longer needed. To delete an account in this case is not difficult.

Again go to "Settings", go to iCloud, find the "Delete Account" item. It should be understood that while doing this you completely erase not only the settings of the applications you used, but also all your personal files.