7 things you should know about the iCloud Photo Library

Surely many of our readers are already taking advantage of the possibilities offered by iCloud Photo Library. In fact, in Actualidad iPhone We have spoken to you on many occasions about it. However, I think that many still don't know how it works, nor how to get the most out of it. So today we are going to talk to you about it, and we do so on the basis that you do not know the functionality. Although if you have already used it, everything that we are going to tell you below about iCloud Photo Library Interest you.

Starting with the definition, I anticipate that iCloud Photo Library is an iOS 8 feature that once activated creates a cloud backup of all your image and video files stored on Apple devices. Those files are accessible from any other device, as long as you identify yourself with your credentials. In addition, you can choose to delete them on the device to save space, and the copies in this case are made automatically at all times, eliminating the previously existing lack of only synchronizing those of the last 30 days. Sounds good? Well, discover everything else that we tell you below.

Everything you need to know about iCloud Photo Library

1. ¿Why don't I have that function in automatic? At least for now, iCloud Photo Library is a beta feature, which is why manual activation is required and it is also not recommended for less advanced users who might encounter problems when it comes to managing classic bugs from the first versions.
2. ¿How do I activate it knowing that it is still a beta? If you are sure that you want to try it even though it is a beta, the path you must follow to activate it in your terminal is Settings > iCloud> Photos & Camera. Within that tab you will see a function that allows you to activate or deactivate.
3. ¿How can I see all my files if I turn on iCloud Photo Library? Once the function is activated, all your multimedia files will be in the All Photos album on your iOS device. At the moment, there is no native app for the functionality, although it is supposed to arrive as soon as it leaves its beta phase.
4. ¿How can I take advantage of to save space on my iOS device? To be able to take advantage of the saving in the cloud of your files and thus gain some megabytes on your device, you just have to follow this route: Settings> iCloud> Photos. Within that tab, select the Optimize storage option.
5. ¿Can I manually upload photos to iCloud Photo Library? Although the process is carried out automatically, if for any reason you want to upload an image manually, you can. You just have to go to iCloud.com and upload the file you want from any device. There you will see a tab with which you can load images immediately by dragging and dropping.
6. ¿Count iCloud Photo Library storage space in total iCloud account? Yes, the storage space you have will be total for all associated products and therefore, the one you use with these files will subtract you for the rest.
7. ¿What happens if I edit an image on my device? This image will also appear within iCloud Photo Library automatically with the modifications made. To prevent the original from disappearing and a copy being saved, you must access the iPhone / iPad Space Optimization options. Otherwise, the one on the device will always be saved. Those that you delete from it will also disappear from the cloud account, although you will have a period of 30 days to recover them if you wish.