Using iCloud from an Android phone
Apple does not make an Android app, which leaves a lot of practical questions unanswered. These are the ones we get asked most.
How to access iCloud Drive on Android
Apple does not make an iCloud Drive app for Android. Here are the three ways that actually work, and what each one costs you in convenience.
PhotosHow to back up Android photos to iCloud
Where Android actually keeps your photos, how to get them into iCloud Drive, and how to make it happen automatically instead of every few months.
SwitchingSwitching from Android to iPhone: move your files first
Apple’s Move to iOS app only runs during initial setup and does not cover everything. Getting your documents into iCloud beforehand avoids the trap.
FundamentalsBackup vs sync: why Google Photos is not a backup
They look identical until the day you need them. The difference is what happens when you delete something — and it decides whether your files survive a mistake.
StorageiCloud storage plans explained
What the tiers are, what actually consumes your space, and how to see the breakdown from an Android phone.
SecurityUsing iCloud with two-factor authentication on Android
Two-factor works differently when you have no Apple device to receive the prompt. Here is the flow, and what a trustworthy app should never ask of you.