How To Use iCloud Photos on Non-Apple Devices
Apple’s iCloud Photos is a great way to automatically back up, organize, and access your photos and videos across all your devices.
It allows you to easily share your photos with friends and family, and even edit them from anywhere.
However, if you are using a non-Apple device, you may be wondering how you can access and use iCloud Photos.
Fortunately, iCloud Photos is not exclusive to Apple devices, and it is possible to use it on non-Apple devices as well.
In this article, we will discuss how you can use iCloud Photos on non-Apple devices, including Android phones, Windows computers, and other devices.
Step 1: Set Up iCloud on Your Non-Apple Device
To use iCloud Photos on a non-Apple device, you will need to set up iCloud on that device first. Here’s how you can do that:
– Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one for free.
– Click on the “Photos” icon to access your iCloud Photos.
– Click on the “Options” button (gear icon) and then click on “Preferences.”
– Under the “Photos” tab, make sure that the “iCloud Photo Library” is turned on. This will enable iCloud Photos on your non-Apple device.
– Under the “Download New Photos and Videos to My PC” section, make sure that the “Download Originals to this PC” option is selected. This will download all your photos and videos to your non-Apple device.
Step 2: Install iCloud for Windows on Your Computer
If you want to use iCloud Photos on a Windows computer, you will need to install the iCloud for Windows app. Here’s how you can do that:
– Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
– Click on the “Download iCloud for Windows” button.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to install iCloud for Windows on your computer.
– Once the installation is complete, open iCloud for Windows.
– Click on the “Options” button (gear icon) and then click on “Preferences.”
– Under the “Photos” tab, make sure that the “iCloud Photo Library” is turned on.
– Under the “Download New Photos and Videos to My PC” section, make sure that the “Download Originals to this PC” option is selected.
Step 3: Install iCloud for Android on Your Android Phone
If you want to use iCloud Photos on an Android phone, you will need to install the iCloud for Android app. Here’s how you can do that:
– Go to the Google Play Store and search for “iCloud for Android.”
– Install the iCloud for Android app on your Android phone.
– Open the iCloud for Android app and sign in with your Apple ID.
– Click on the “Photos” icon to access your iCloud Photos.
– Click on the “Options” button (gear icon) and then click on “Preferences.”
– Under the “Photos” tab, make sure that the “iCloud Photo Library” is turned on.
– Under the “Download New Photos and Videos to My Phone” section, make sure that the “Download
The- Originals to this Phone” option is selected.
Now that you have set up iCloud Photos on your non-Apple device, you can easily access and use it.
