When you stop paying for iCloud storage, Apple will downgrade your account to the free 5GB storage plan. This means that any data exceeding the 5GB limit will no longer be accessible from iCloud. However, there are a few things you should know about what happens to your data: - Your data remains on your device - You can download your data - You won't be able to access newer backups - Some apps may stop working properly In conclusion, while stopping payment for iCloud storage will result in losing access to data stored in iCloud beyond the free 5GB limit, it does not mean that all of your data is lost forever. It's important to take steps to download and save any important data before cancelling your subscription and understand how certain apps may be affected by the change.

What happens to my data if I stop paying for iCloud storage

When you stop paying for iCloud storage, Apple will downgrade your account to the free 5GB storage plan. This means that any data exceeding the 5GB limit will no longer be accessible from iCloud. However, there are a few things you should know about what happens to your data:

Your data remains on your device

Even though you'll lose access to your data in iCloud, it will still remain on your device. This includes photos, videos, documents, and other files that you have stored in iCloud Drive or other apps that use iCloud for backup and syncing.

You can download your data

Before you cancel your subscription, you can download a copy of your data from iCloud. To do this, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups. From here, you can select the backup you want to download and tap "Download."

You won't be able to access newer backups

If you continue using iCloud after your subscription has ended, any new backups created will not be saved to iCloud. Instead, they will only be saved locally on your device. This means that if you lose your device or need to restore it from an older backup, you won't be able to access any newer backups that were created after your subscription ended.

Some apps may stop working properly

Some apps rely on iCloud for their functionality. If you stop paying for iCloud storage, these apps may stop working properly or lose some features. For example, if you use an app like Plex or Dropbox to stream media from iCloud Drive, you may not be able to do so anymore.

In conclusion, while stopping payment for iCloud storage will result in losing access to data stored in iCloud beyond the free 5GB limit, it does not mean that all of your data is lost forever. It's important to take steps to download and save any important data before cancelling your subscription and understand how certain apps may be affected by the change.