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how to transfer pictures from icloud to external drive

How to transfer pictures from the icloud to an external drive at one time or individually

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 20, 2021 7:52 PM

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Aug 20, 2021 8:11 PM in response to alisa6488

alisa6488 Raid:

"How to transfer pictures from the icloud to an external drive at one time or individually"

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Use a Computer:

Do so using a computer, as it would be more user friendly doing so.


First, Enable Photos in iCloud:

Once Contacts is is enabled on iCloud, then all would be uploaded to iCloud.

On an iPhone:

Log into iCloud on the new iPhone. Then, tap Contacts in iCloud settings, making it green.

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top-Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)


Then...


Download them:

Use this site on your Mac: https://www.icloud.com/photos

how to transfer pictures from icloud to external drive

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