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Back up your photos in 5 minutes

Back up your photos in 5 minutes on iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac with iCloud, Google Photos or OneDrive, plus a second offline copy.

Difficulty
Easy
Time
5 min setup
Steps
6
Updated

Sounds like this?

  • Thousands of photos on one phone or PC
  • Never set up backups
  • Worried about losing pictures

Step by step

  1. iPhone: Settings › [your name] › iCloud › Photos › turn on Sync this iPhone (iCloud Photos). You may need more iCloud storage.
  2. Android or iPhone: install Google Photos and turn on Backup.
  3. Windows: OneDrive › Settings › Sync and back up › Manage back up › turn on Pictures.
  4. Mac: Photos › Settings › iCloud › iCloud Photos.
  5. Add a second copy: once a month, copy your photo library to an external drive.
  6. Check it worked: open the cloud app on another device or website and see recent photos.

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Quick answers

When should I stop and get professional help with "Back up your photos in 5 minutes"?

Stop and get help if: Photos you need are on a broken phone or drive. Cloud storage is full and you need a plan for large libraries. Boise Computer Care can diagnose it for a $60 fee; call 208-996-3508.

How long does this fix take and how hard is it?

Plan on 5 min setup. Difficulty: Easy.

Is it safe to try this myself?

Mostly, if you follow these precautions: One copy is not a backup. Aim for at least 2 copies, with one off-site or in the cloud.

Which error messages or codes does this guide cover?

iCloud storage full, Backup paused.

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