How to reduce whatapps backup data space in iCloud storage
We use whatapps and are always deleting the movies and video that we received. We do this so we don't jump the 5gb limit in iCloud. However, this morning the iCloud was in 500mb available. When searching what apps as taking up, it was whatapps with 3.5gb as the largest.
The question is, if we delete videos contents in whatapps, it should also reduce the backup area in iCloud? (say, whatapps backup in icloud is 3.5gb, so we delete the device videos that sum up 2 gb, the next time it back up whatapps, the backup area in iCloud for whatapps should read 1.5gb)
Are we correct in this? Besides buying more space in iCloud, what can we do to reduce this space? Can we find the Biggest Chats in WhatsApp and clean it up?
Please advice.
The question is, if we delete videos contents in whatapps, it should also reduce the backup area in iCloud? (say, whatapps backup in icloud is 3.5gb, so we delete the device videos that sum up 2 gb, the next time it back up whatapps, the backup area in iCloud for whatapps should read 1.5gb)
Are we correct in this? Besides buying more space in iCloud, what can we do to reduce this space? Can we find the Biggest Chats in WhatsApp and clean it up?
Please advice.
Don't use WhatsApp with iCloud.
Go to Settings
Select your Apple ID
Select iCloud
Scroll down through the APPS USING ICLOUD
turn off WhatsApp
You can turn off other Apps too.
Go to Settings
Select your Apple ID
Select iCloud
Scroll down through the APPS USING ICLOUD
turn off WhatsApp
You can turn off other Apps too.
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Thanx for the tip turning off whatapps, makes sense.
Nevertheless, I would like to still back it up every now and then, but to another cloud area: how can I point the backup to another area or my local computer?
Nevertheless, I would like to still back it up every now and then, but to another cloud area: how can I point the backup to another area or my local computer?
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No other choice oooff! Ok, thanx for all your assistance on the topic!
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Just did some brainstorming on the matter, if we export all the videos of whatapps then delete from whatapps, the backup will be less, correct?
Please advice.
(FYI, after exporting the video we would move them to google drive)
Please advice.
(FYI, after exporting the video we would move them to google drive)
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So there is no other option for better managing whatapps space without paying iCloud extra fee?
None that we have not already given you
Does it need to be backed up? Why?
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because like 7 accounts are business, the rest no need.
So then use iCloud as you need it (and pay - business cost)
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Yes thank you that seems to the solution ... will check it out!
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Note, I also found another apps, "Syncios" which also backs up whatapps; with these options I can turn off whatapps backup icloud and free up space in icloud.
Thanks for the update
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Just wanted to share that it was more simple that what I thought. Instead of delegating video from whatapps, just check mark NOT to backup. Below is a pix of the screen (hope this help other members when needed).
Yes, that is precisely how iCloud works. Videos are large (always) so you either need to monitor very frequently, purchase more iCloud space, or not use iCloud at all.