How to delete files in icloud storage

Answer

1. Open Settings app on your iPad or iPhone.
2. Now, tap on Apple ID placed at the top of the Settings app. head to iCloud.
3. Under iCloud, tap on Manage Storage option. now, tap on Backup.
4. Choose the device for which you want to delete the backup.

How To Manage iCloud Drive Files on iPhone/iPad

How do I clean up my iCloud Drive?

iCloud Drive is a cloud storage service that allows you to store files and folders on your iOS devices, Macs, and Windows PCs. To clean up iCloud Drive on iOS, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Drive. From there, tap the “Delete All” option under the “Storage” section. On a Mac or PC, go to Finder > [your name] > Documents > iCloud Drive.

How can I free up iCloud storage?

iCloud storage is a free service offered by Apple to store your photos, videos, documents, and other files. You can free up iCloud storage by deleting old items, deleting duplicate items, or purchasing more iCloud storage.

What is the difference between iCloud and iCloud Drive?

iCloud is a service that allows you to store files in the cloud and access them from any device. iCloud Drive is a storage space in iCloud that you can use to store your files.

Should I delete iCloud data?

I would say that you should delete your iCloud data if you don’t use it. You can always re-enable it later. The reason for this is because there are many people who have their photos, videos, and other data on iCloud and they don’t want to lose them. If you delete all of your iCloud data, you will not be able to recover any of the lost data.

Why is my iCloud backup taking up so much storage?

Apple’s iCloud backup service is designed to back up your iOS device, not the entirety of your iPhone’s storage. If you are experiencing this issue, it is likely that your phone has reached its storage limit and is unable to sync with iCloud.

What will deleting my backup do?

Deleting your backup will delete your data, which includes all the information you have stored on your Google Drive.

What happens if I turn off iCloud Drive on my iPhone?

Turning off iCloud Drive on your iPhone will not turn off iCloud Drive on your other devices. Turning it off will only affect the iPhone.

Remove documents from iCloud

You can remove documents and other items stored in iCloud by deleting them from any of your devices that have iCloud set up for Documents & Data. Removing your documents from iCloud reduces the amount of iCloud storage space you’re using.

If you use iMovie and want to remove movies and trailers stored in iCloud, see the iMovie Help topic about iMovie Theater on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

WARNING: When you delete items that are stored in iCloud, they are removed from all your devices immediately and permanently.

Remove iCloud documents using your iOS device

1. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Manage Storage.

2. Under Documents & Data, tap the app that has a document you want to delete, then tap Edit.

Remove iCloud documents using your Mac

If you want to save iCloud documents on your Mac while removing them from iCloud, you can simply move them to your Mac, provided it has OS X v10.8 or later. For instructions, go to the Finder on your Mac, choose Help > Help Center, then search for “save documents.”

1. Open iCloud preferences, then click Manage.

2. Select an app on the left, then select one or more documents on the right.

3. Click Delete (below the list of apps).

Remove iCloud documents using your Windows computer

1. Open the iCloud Control Panel, then click Manage.

2. Select an app on the left, then select one or more documents on the right.

3. Click Delete (below the list of apps).