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If it's a watchOS 2 watch, uninstall it by following these steps.

If you're still looking for an Apple Watch with watchOS 2 and it has Activation Lock turned on, don't delete it, but mark it as lost . In this case, you will need to provide your Apple ID and password to reactivate and use your Apple Watch. If your Apple Watch has Activation Lock turned on and you didn't mark the watch as lost before deleting it, deleting the watch will disable Activation Lock. This feature helps in situations where an Apple Watch with watchOS 2 was sold or given as a gift, but the previous owner forgot to turn off Activation Lock on it.

In addition to deleting from iCloud, you can also delete your iOS device or Mac in Find My iPhone , iCloud settings on your Mac, or in Settings > [ Your name] > iCloud (or Settings > iCloud) on your iOS device.

If you remove your device from iCloud and reconnect your device to the internet, it will reappear under My Devices on the Settings page.

If one of your devices doesn't show up, make sure it's set up with iCloud using the Apple ID you use to sign in to iCloud.com. If you're using an iOS device, make sure it's running iOS 8 or later. If you're using a Mac computer, make sure it's running OS X 10.10 or later.

Many technology users are trying to keep up with progress. It so happens that it comes to the fact that some users take out loans in order to purchase a new iPad or iPhone, the manufacturer of which every time tries to lure people with some pleasant little thing. But sometimes it's not the little things. What, in fact, is a modern device? No, this is not a brick with the possibility of calls, and not even a suitcase with a “twist”. iPhone is a device that combines not only design and dimensions, but also an operating system and technical specifications. So, before you - the history of ios.

Apple calls its creation iOS the most advanced platform for mobile devices in the world. Do you think she's exaggerating? Perhaps, but the OS for tablets and smartphones is indeed the market leader. It has full-fledged multitasking, many useful functions, and it is also not demanding on gadget resources. But how did this operating system come about? To answer this question, we need to take a closer look at this wonderful device and its system.

iOS first generation

First version operating system from Apple was built around the same kernel as Mac OS X, the Unix kernel. But from the first minute of the presentation of the system, it became clear to everyone that colossal changes were coming. No matter how innovative the iPhone was at the time of the show, its functionality was reduced to a minimum. Few now-familiar features were implemented in the first version of iOS:

• Multicha gestures, main interface;
• Safari Mobile Browser;
• Cards;
• Synchronization with iTunes;
• The update brought web apps to the home display;
• iTunes Music store.

iOS 2

The main event in the updated iOS was the launch of the store from the application - App Store. Also, users have the opportunity to upload third-party applications for a smartphone there. Of course, such stores were not uncommon in the world. mobile technology, but this is exactly what Apple fans have been waiting for, because the potential mobile system was truly huge.

At the main competitors, such stores were not so well integrated into the devices themselves, or they did not exist at all. That is why this innovation made this platform the market leader - now the user had access to the store right in his pocket. From an economic standpoint, it was the perfect fit to help the company sell music and apps. Right through the phone it became possible to buy a game or a song, paying the costs with your plastic card.

With the second version of the OS from Apple, an SDK appeared - a set of tools and tools with which third-party developers could create applications for the apple system. It was the most anticipated update for gamemakers and other programmers, which has been waiting since the first show of the first version of the apple operating system in 2007. The system itself was still closed, applications could only be installed from the App Store, it was impossible to bind many gadget functions to a personal computer.

Third version

The third OS introduced Spotlight, a convenient search service. A search for applications, documents and files was implemented right inside the system. The main idea of ​​​​creating such a service is the introduction of instant search into devices, for this, the developers added another desktop, on which there was a form for entering text. Now the apple operating system has caught up with its competitors in this matter - Android, Windows Mobile, which already had a well-implemented search.

It's funny, but only in the third version it became possible to send MMS, but in the middle of 2009 this function became irrelevant, since almost everyone already had a full-fledged high speed internet. Another useful innovation was the addition of iBooks, an application that allowed you to search and buy necessary books for further reading on this iBooks.

iOS 4

iOS 4, which appeared in 2010, is a closer version of the future - multitasking has finally appeared, albeit not a full-fledged one. Now you can create folders, shortcuts and more. Users have more freedom - now there were such well-known services as Facetime, setting any images as desktop pictures. The updates already included more advanced multitasking, the ability to make an access point, a game center and other well-known services and applications from the device.

It was the fourth version that added the ability to make a real modem out of the device. Now the user could distribute the Internet to other devices - this was a real breakthrough in technology. Only after him Apple users realized that they were holding in their hands - almost a computer. Multitasking also expanded the freedom of users, and also significantly reduced the time spent working with files, applications - the user could easily jump between them, track recent activities etc.

Fifth OS

The fifth iOS can also be called revolutionary, because such popular and useful services like iCloud, iMessage and Siri. Also, the weather was now available directly in the device. In the fifth version, developers have finally caught up with their main competitor Android, adding important information such as weather, air temperature and location to the home screen.

Apple also decided to tactfully borrow an interesting technology from Black Berry, which allowed instant short messages to be exchanged between gadgets with the same operating system. We now know it as iMessage. It was free initially on all Apple products.

Another major innovation is the emergence of iCloud - one of the most interesting options for saving and moving data. Apple tried to expand the functionality of storing data on remote servers. And she did great at it. iCloud justified, which proves today.

iOS 6

As for the sixth version, the main changes in it were aimed at optimizing the system. But there were also pleasant little things that not everyone will remember now. These include panoramic photography, Digital Watch, Do Not Disturb, and updates to Siri. Updates had a good effect on the stability of the system, as well as on its optimization.

Seven

They probably know what happened at the end. iOS 7 brings a new minimalistic design, the ability to secure your device with Touch iD - fingerprint unlock, and much more. For example, the revolutionary service DropBox, which allowed the exchange of content between people with apple technology.

Many argue that the "seven" is the peak of evolution. But the creators of Apple do not agree with the users. This can be understood because the developers are preparing to release the eighth version.

Recently, only heard about the "cloud" technologies. More and more users refuse to store large amounts of data locally, pumping them to "cloud" storage, which turned out to be extremely convenient when used at home.

Of course Apple company Well, she could not stay away from this “celebration of life”. Moreover, due to their own "clouds", the work of many devices from this manufacturer is ensured. Of course, we are talking about iCloud. What it is? Our article will be devoted to the discussion of this issue.

Basic concepts

We will tell Apple now) - a free 5 GB cloud storage that stores the files of all the happy owners of equipment from the glorious city of Cupertino. Now we will take a closer look at the work of the service, along the way, finding out how it makes all work with Apple devices easier and more productive.

Practical functions

As in many cases, one way or another connected with the creation of the deceased, the real purpose of the “cloud” is to link all the gadgets used into a single ecosystem. In fairness, it should be noted that in many ways this binding is artificial, but this does not negate the convenience and irreplaceability.

In addition, the iCloud locked option is of great importance (we'll talk about what it is later).

Examples of using

Imagine that you took a picture of something very interesting on your iPhone... and the photo at the same moment (well, almost at the same time) showed up on your own iPad or Mac. If you know something about the "clouds", then you yourself guessed the mechanism of such a wonderful phenomenon: the smartphone sent the photo to iCloud, from where other devices downloaded it. Of course, all participants in this network must be connected to the Internet, and the quality of the channel should be as acceptable as possible.

But do not assume that such a convenient synchronization applies only to photographs. It's just as easy and fast for history and bookmarks in the Safari browser. But even better is the fact that even application settings are synchronized. At this point, Windows and Android users can only sigh dreamily, since in these operating systems such actions are supported by only a small number of programs.

What will be synchronized using the "cloud"?

Let's bring full list content that can be used on all devices thanks to the capabilities of Apple iCloud (you already know what it is):

• audio and video files, as well as books and recordings of TV programs;
• videos and photos that you have taken with your iPhone/iPad camera;
• all settings of your devices;
• full data and application settings, including game saves and other minor details;
• even the iOS desktop (more precisely, its settings) is stored in the "cloud";
• messages from all your devices;
• ringtones.

It is not by chance that we mentioned game saves, as the ability to synchronize them has become a huge joy for mobile gamers. They can easily start playing some Minecraft on their iPhone on the subway, pause the app, and then continue crafting from the comfort of their iPad at home.

Important differences from other similar services

You can certainly ask the question of why all this is necessary. After all, now there are a huge number of similar services. The same Dropbox, for example. The fact is that working with them is convenient, but for each program you have to manually set preferences to save the results of your work in the Cloud. If you want to do something similar for the results in games or other applications, then you definitely can’t do without dancing with a tambourine.

We have already learned) works according to a completely different algorithm. In general, you may not think about where the application will save its files. In the case when the developer of the utility has included the possibility of using Apple's "cloud" in his program (and for iOS and OSX this is almost always the case), it will automatically send all its data there. Thus, you no longer need to think about the safety of the fruits of your efforts.

Let's take an example. If about a month after the launch of the iCloud project, its support was announced only in a few percent of applications, then just six months after that, it was already available in almost all new versions of programs. Once again, it is worth recalling that the project owes much to this result not so much hot support developers, but the artificial policy of Apple's leadership.

Where to download iCloud?

iCloud does not need to be specifically downloaded, since this service is already built into all new Apple operating systems by default. If for some reason you haven't updated yet, just download all the currently available updates that iCloud will definitely come with. What kind of program is this, you now know. Can you use it if you prefer a Windows PC?

Windows users

If you are working with "windows", then you will have to perform a little more gestures. You need to download iTunes for Windows so that you can sync data with your Apple gadgets.

How to register?

In this case, everything is as simple as possible. You don't have to go through a separate registration procedure, so lazy users will definitely like iCloud. Signing in to your account is as easy as shelling pears: use your Apple ID with which you log into the App Store.

How much disk space does the company allocate?

Note that by default each user gets a modest 5 GB. Important! This volume is reserved exclusively for every little thing, like program settings, game saves, and other insignificant data. Your photos are not constrained at all, there are no restrictions on the place for storing them in principle. But! Only the last thousand photos for the last 30 days are stored this way.

If the 5 GB offered by default is not enough for you, then you can buy more at any time. Funds will be automatically debited from your bank card, which is tied to a specific Apple account.

Fundamentals of customization on mobile devices

As with other services and programs for Apple devices, setting up is not difficult. We go along the path "Settings / iCloud". Of course, you will then need to enter your Apple ID. Double check the correctness of entering the data, as in case of any errors you will not be able to use the service!

In the main dialog that opens after this, you can see a list of those applications that are allowed to save all their files and settings in the "cloud". By the way, if someone is interested in mail on the @me.com domain, then the corresponding mailbox is easily created in the same window: just enter a free nickname. You don't need to create a password. The fact is that identification data from Apple ID will be used as such.

In general, this ID is your virtual "keychain". iCloud (what it is, we already know) is no exception in this regard.

Among other things, in the same window you can see statistics on the distribution of 5 GB of free disk space allotted to you. Also purchased here extra bed if all the previously allocated space is already taken.

By following the path: "Settings / iCloud / Storage and backups / Storage", you can select any device. Clicking on its icon will open a list of all programs that synchronize their settings with the "cloud". By default, almost all applications do this, and therefore it makes sense to disable unnecessary ones, thereby saving free space on the server.

Important! The developers have provided that all procedures for backup only run when your device is idle (display locked) and within range WiFi networks. Of course this process can be started manually at any moment.

Setup on Mac computers

There are no differences from the above procedure. All transitions are carried out along the same path. You can also set permissions for specific programs. Considering dimensions backups for some "large" applications, this is entirely justified.

By the way, how to change iCloud? Let's say you give your tablet to a friend who needs to connect to their account. It is very easy to do this. Go to "Settings", go to iCloud, and then select "Change iCloud account". How to change the account, you now know.

Do not forget only that you should not give access to your device to unauthorized users, as they can access your personal data.

"Photostream"

The Photo Stream feature will surely prove to be extremely useful for active users of Apple gadgets. If anyone does not know, then it is designed to automatically synchronize all photos and screenshots taken using your iPhone or iPad. To activate this option, go to the "Settings / Photo" path.

Important! If you choose to disable Photo Stream after files have been downloaded to your device, they will all be deleted. True, and copies remain in iCloud.

By the way, is it possible to make all the movies and music you buy appear immediately on all your devices? It is extremely easy to do this. To do this, you just need to go to "Settings / Store", and then check the boxes for the necessary items. To do all the same on a PC, you need to open iTunes, go to "Settings" there, and then go to the "Store". As in the previous case, it is required to mark the relevant items.

iCloud web version

By going to the official website of the service, you can use the web version of the application. To access your files, you will again need to enter your Appe ID, which will be verified by iCloud.com. What does it mean? Simply, the application will contact the central server, after which it will verify the authenticity of your identification data.

It often happens that web versions of computer applications have significantly less functionality when compared to "big" releases. I am glad that in this case it is not so at all. On the contrary, all programs are almost identical to those used in the iPad and iPhone. And this applies not only to them. appearance but also functionality. By the way, there is one function that should be discussed in more detail. We are talking about the Find My iPhone option, thanks to which attackers recently blocked thousands of Apple devices around the world.

Description of Find My iPhone service

Go to Settings/iCloud on your mobile device or on a Mac. Take a close look at the list of options: if there is a checkbox on the “Find iPad / iPhone” item, then through the web service you can monitor the location of your smartphone or tablet at any time. This is the best solution for those people who are often on business trips, and therefore often risk losing their equipment and data as a result of their deliberate theft.

The real salvation can be just the same iCloud locked function. What it is? Information about the position of the gadget is taken from the GPS sensor. In addition, the location can be determined by any WiFi hotspot within reach. If your device has been stolen or lost, you can either send a message asking you to return your smartphone, or block it completely.

And how to unlock iCloud if you have become a victim of intruders? In this case, we advise you to immediately contact technical support Apple. They answer instantly, and control over the device is returned subject to answers to some control questions.

Important! Even if the device is not currently online, you can send a block request. When an attacker goes online, the smartphone or tablet will be blocked. You will also receive a notification in your mail about the successful completion of the device lock. That's what the iCloud locked option is for. What it is, you already know.

Innovations in iCloud

Only the lazy last years did not reproach the management of Apple in excessive conservatism. And there were reasons for it. The main reason that irritated users was the unwillingness of the company to allow access to the file system of their devices. It's done! In a recent presentation of iOS 8, support for a normal file system was finally announced, which will be expressed, among other things, in the fact that files will now be uploaded to iCloud freely, without any binding to a specific program.

It is too early to talk about the prospects of such an innovation, but users will clearly like it.

Can iDelete iCloud?

At the end of the article, let's talk about this. Let's assume that you are no longer an Apple product user. Accordingly, there is no need for iCloud. in this case is easy.

Again, go to "Settings", go to iCloud, find the item "Delete account". You need to understand that when you do this, you completely erase not only the settings of the applications you used, but also all your personal files.