Back Up Storage

📸 Backing Up Your Photos (Made Simple!)

We all love snapping photos—but what happens if you lose your phone? 😱 That’s where automatic photo backup comes in. Both iPhone and Android have easy (and mostly free) ways to keep your memories safe in the cloud.

🍏 For iPhone Users: iCloud Photos

• What people usually do: Most iPhone users let iCloud automatically save their photos. That way, even if they upgrade their phone or oops drop it in the pool, their pictures are still safe.

• Is it free? You get 5GB free, which can fill up fast. Many people upgrade to a paid plan if they take tons of photos.

• How to set it up:

  1. Go to Settings ⚙️

  2. Tap your Apple ID name (top of screen)

  3. Choose iCloud → Photos

  4. Turn on iCloud Photos (this makes backup automatic!)

Now every photo you snap is saved in iCloud—no extra work needed.

Please note this is a setting than can and sometimes does get turned off, intentionally or unintentionally. As a result, it is good to know why the photos are being backed up and check periodically that everything is working properly. In addition, this feature can be turned on and off by device!

🤖 For Android Users: Google Photos

• What people usually do: Android users often use Google Photos—it’s easy, and works across different devices (including iPhones, actually).

• Is it free? You get 15GB free (shared with Gmail + Drive). If you need more space, Google offers paid plans.

• How to set it up:

  1. Open the Google Photos app 🌈

  2. Sign in with your Google account

  3. Tap your profile photo (top right) → Photos settings

  4. Choose Backup & sync and switch it ON ✅

From now on, your photos will back up automatically whenever you’re on Wi-Fi (or cellular, if you choose).

✨ Why It’s Worth It

• Never lose your vacation pics 🏖️

• Easy to switch phones without stress 📱➡️📱

• Access your photos anywhere—on your computer, tablet, or another phone

Backing up your photos is like giving your memories a safety net. Quick to set up, and once it’s done, you never have to think about it again! 🎉