To see what's backed up to iCloud, check Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup on iPhone/iPad for device backups, or Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage to see apps syncing data like Photos, Contacts, and Files. On a Mac, use Apple Menu > System Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage > Backups, and on Windows, open iCloud for Windows > Storage > Devices to view backups.
View and manage iCloud backups on your iPhone or iPad
Settings > (your name) > iCloud > iCloud Backup > turn on iCloud Backup. Tap Back Up Now to start an immediate full-device backup (this includes device settings, Home Screen and app organization, app data, iMessage/SMS/MMS if Messages in iCloud is off, Health data, Keychain if iCloud Keychain on).
Photos, videos, messages, and app data
If you don't use services like Messages in iCloud or iCloud Photos, the information below is stored in your iCloud Backup to ensure that it's also protected.
Yes, you should remove an old backup if you no longer has any interest in a 'time stamped' backup. You are not losing any information as long as your transfer to your 16 was successful.
iPhone
Apple's choice to reduce quantization errors at the expense of size may be the reason why iPhone backups take up more space than anticipated. The large backup is more the result of a deliberate engineering trade-off than a sign of a defect.
You can back up your chat history using your Google Account on Android devices, or iCloud on iPhone. To avoid the loss of any backups, we recommend backing up your WhatsApp data often.
You can access iCloud storage via a web browser at iCloud.com/iclouddrive, the Files app on iPhone/iPad (under Locations > iCloud Drive), or directly in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud on Apple devices for an overview, allowing you to view, manage, and download files like photos, documents, and backups from any device by signing in with your Apple ID.
iCloud backups have some drawbacks and limitations. Free storage is capped at 5 GB, which often requires upgrading to a paid plan. They also depend on a stable internet connection, which can be slow or unreliable in some areas.
When iCloud Photos is turned on, the photos and videos you take are uploaded automatically and stored in their original format at full resolution.
iCloud backups include all the information and settings stored on your device that don't already sync to iCloud. iCloud backups don't include: Notes that you already store and sync in iCloud. Photos, if you turned on iCloud Photos.
A: By default, deleting photos from your iPhone will not delete them from iCloud. However, if you have enabled iCloud Photos (previously known as iCloud Photo Library), deleting a photo from your iPhone will also remove it from iCloud and all other devices connected to your iCloud account.
How to Delete Photos from iPhone but Keep Them in iCloud
Open your device's Settings app. Backup. Under “Backup details,” review what data is backed up on your device.
If you're heavily invested in the world of Apple – with iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the three of these products together – iCloud+ may be worth the cost. With more than just the expanded iCloud storage, you're treated to tools that keep your files private and safe while searching the internet or sharing your email.
Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap on your name at the top to access Apple ID settings. Select iCloud, then Photos. Ensure that iCloud Photos is toggled on.
How to clear iCloud storage
Step 1: Launch Settings on your iPhone > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage. Step 2: Navigate to Backups. The backups will show up clearly.
iOS Data Recovery
WhatsApp messages are not erased permanently from your phone once you delete them. They are still stored on your previous backup as well as you device itself.
Restore from iCloud Backup:
Short answer: yes. There are a few different ways you can check for old backups and delete them from iCloud. If you only have one iOS device, it's best to do it from there, as it will help clear any confusion by labeling your most recent backup as “This Device.”
Choose 50GB for basic individual use with moderate photos/documents; get 200GB if you take lots of high-quality photos/videos, use multiple Apple devices, or plan to share with family, as 200GB offers a better value for larger media libraries and family sharing, though 50GB is a good starting point if you're mostly backing up small files.
You can decrease the size of your iCloud Backup and free up space in iCloud when you stop backing up apps that you don't use or delete old iCloud backups.