Apple and Google offer users to store contacts on their servers. iOS owners can use both iCloud and Gmail accounts for synchronization, while Android users are limited to Google's solution. If numbers are stored in both services, sometimes there is confusion and questions about working with accounts. We figured out what problems you might encounter and wrote how to solve them.

If you use iCloud and iOS devices, but for work or other reasons you cannot refuse Google contacts, the question arises of how both services get along on one device, what nuances arise during operation and synchronization, etc.

Adding iCloud and Gmail accounts

The menus for adding iCloud and Google accounts are in different places.

For the Apple cloud service, there is a separate section with the appropriate name. Opening it, you will find the item Contacts, click on the switch to synchronize.

Adding a Google account occurs through the "Mail, addresses, calendars" menu.

Synchronization

If there are two accounts, contacts are synchronized without critical problems, but with non-obvious nuances.

If the application finds a contact of one person in two services at once, it merges it into one, but at the same time leaves access to forms of this contact in each of the services. They are at the very bottom of the post.

When merging, Contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac rely on name matching. Therefore, for example, if your contacts are written in Cyrillic in iCloud, and in Latin in Gmail, then you will have to link them manually. To do this, enter the contact editing mode, scroll down and click on the "link contacts" item with the plus icon. Select the person you need from the list that appears and confirm the data to merge.

When synchronizing contacts, I noticed only one gap, with addresses. They are duplicated without any logic. This problem will have to be dealt with manually, deleting each address.

Contact groups

If you sort Google contacts into groups, then on the iPhone, be prepared that they are not synced. The Apple app does not support this, but you can create your own groups in iCloud. You can transfer contacts from Gmail to them manually or using a special program.

It is a tool to manage the synchronization of iCloud and Gmail contacts. In the "accounts" section, you need to log in with your Google account, and then open the "sync" menu. Select Gmail->iCloud. Please note that the free version of the program only syncs 40 contacts. To remove the limit, you need to pay $2.99.

After synchronization, your groups from Gmail will appear in iCloud. But without the program, they won't sync.

If paying is not an option, but you want to transfer groups, then all actions will have to be performed through a computer, because you cannot work with groups on the iPhone.

On a Mac, open the Contacts app and create a group from File in the top menu, then drag the selected numbers there.

On Windows, go to iCloud.com, open Contacts, and in the bottom bar, click on + to create a group. Then select contacts and transfer them to the created group.

The group will appear on the iPhone in the upper left corners, add / uncheck the boxes next to each to sort.

Adding and syncing

When creating a contact, it will not be synchronized with two services, but only with the one that is installed by default.

To select the one you need, go to the "Mail, addresses, calendars" section familiar from the previous points, scroll down to the Contacts menu and open the "Standard account" item.

In addition to improving the ARKit engine, optimizing the system and several new features (some of which do not work in the CIS countries), the developers have added another long-awaited feature.

It's about syncing messages with iCloud. Apple has named this feature . They announced it at WWDC 2017, included it in the first releases of iOS 11, but then decided to refine it and Cloud Messages disappeared from subsequent releases.

What Cloud Messages Do

If you actively use SMS messages, they accumulate a little during the operation of one iPhone. And then you decide it's time to update your iOS device and buy a new iPhone.

But how to transfer SMS messages? After all, the many thousands of SMS streams contain many important notifications about bank payments, messages with statements, pin codes and other important information.

As it was before (before iOS 11.3). So, before the release of iOS 11.3, you could transfer messages only by creating a backup copy via iTunes. Users who care about SMS have had to make regular backups.

The funny thing is that you have an iPhone X, and you are forced to restore it with a backup from the iPhone 4. It was terribly infuriating and annoying.

How it will be now (with the release of iOS 11.3). "Messaging in the Cloud" unties the hands of those who like to send and receive SMS messages.

Now they sync with remote iCloud storage, link to your Apple ID account, and you get several benefits at once:

• Messages with attachments don't take up space on iPhone because attached media files are uploaded to the cloud;
• Messages (both iMessage and regular SMS) can be accessed from iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And for this, it is quite simple to log in under your account.
• By deleting messages on one device, you can be sure that they will be automatically deleted on other connected gadgets.

What can I say, with "Messages in the Cloud" saving SMS has become much easier and more convenient.

How to turn on Cloud Messages

First, you must install the iOS 11.3 beta. To do this, you need to take part in the open beta testing program by registering on the Apple website. Then install the tester profile on the iOS device and upgrade to iOS 11.3.

Second, if your Apple ID account uses two-factor authentication, Cloud Messages is enabled by default. You can read more about setting up two-factor authentication in.

If this authentication option is not enabled, you can activate Cloud Messages as follows:

Step 1. open Settings -> Apple ID(at the very top of the settings menu).

Step 2 Go to item iCloud.

Step 3 Activate the switch Messages.

Now you can not worry about the safety of all SMS and iMessage messages. They will securely sync to iCloud as they arrive.

From the beginning of Apple, it was clear that the company cares about the comfort of users and customers. This is in many ways: the attitude towards products, quality, service, assistance in case of a breakdown or loss of the phone, and, of course, the use of the device and devices in general. Every device or program that comes out is simply created by people and for people, even those insignificant products that are less popular than the iPhone. This is how iCloud was born. - a special cloud storage, which is considered a link between all the company's devices. And it doesn't matter if it's iPad, Iphone or MacBook or even Windows is a direct competitor of the company. Devices work together and iCloud helps create the ecosystem that Apple has been talking about for years.

As already mentioned, iCloud is a cloud storage service owned by Apple. When connecting and creating an account, it becomes possible to transfer information from the device to another device. For the user, this feature provides high-quality convenience when interacting between gadgets. It doesn’t matter if it’s for work, family photos or just for other things – it’s convenient and profitable. After all, the company gives its users the first 5 gigabytes for free.

Whatever a person works on, current and new information and the version of the necessary dock files, reminders, contact list, games and so on are available at any time. So with the help of this function, if you buy additional gigabytes for a year, the function to store backup copies is turned on. This means that if the device is replaced with another due to the fact that the old one is outdated or lost, and also if it has turned into a “brick”, then the data will be restored. This is very convenient and once again shows the company's attitude towards its users, because for many, the loss of the most important contacts and information costs a lot.

Moreover, in the functionality there is an opportunity to create new mail in the cloud, which is also very convenient. The mail itself is distinguished by its simplicity, convenience and design.

Thus, transferring data from iPhone to iPhone or to another tablet is much easier than it used to be. The question no longer arises: “How to transfer information? I throw it on a flash drive, but it’s not convenient. ” There is only one answer - through icloud, the synchronization of which is easier than ever. But you will learn a little more about everything later.

Key features of iCloud

iCloud has a lot more features and benefits than it seems at first glance. If you delve into the topic, it will be clear that it is extremely difficult to “live” without such a function if you have already begun to use it in all areas of your life. So, the main advantages and possibilities will be listed below:

iTunes cloud

With it, there is a function to recover information about the actions of the user. If a purchase is made on an iPad, the app, game, book, music or movie will also appear on the iPhone in the purchased apps and in the corresponding library.

Keys and passwords

In addition to safari and passwords from sites, there is also the ability to synchronize and restore data if, say, the user decides to switch to another device from Apple. Also, when buying the same iPad, it will already have purchased applications available for download, as well as photo and video libraries. Therefore, it is no longer scary if you forgot some password from the site. It will be available on any company device!

iTunes Match - Favorite Music

If a person loves music and music a lot, then this is only a plus for the user, especially if there is no desire to buy directly from iTunes. From the library, this application scans songs that have been downloaded in advance. If there are matches, the music will be uploaded to the device from the iTunes Store. If there are no matches, then the library will be copied to the iPhone from the computer. There is another pleasant surprise in the form of the number of songs that are downloaded in this way - there are 25,000 of them.

Endless photos

With the release of new and new devices, one thing invariably increases significantly - the quality of the camera. Indeed, often pictures on the iPhone reach such a quality and level that very expensive SLR devices reach, the price of which is sometimes more than a hundred or more than a thousand rubles. Yes, and wearing an iPhone, which is always with the user, is much more comfortable than a camera. However, viewing photos from iphone is not so convenient. Yes, of course, modern screens, even iPhone 7, are very beautiful and larger, but you must admit that it is not as comfortable as on a large full-fledged screen. The iPad screen or computer monitor (with a computer running either of the two operating systems) is able to display these photos using iCloud! It will also help you not to be upset if the phone with photos was lost, because they are stored on the cloud and will not disappear anywhere.

After taking a picture on your phone, the photo is instantly uploaded to the cloud and you don’t even need to additionally click and select any conditions for this. Photos are saved up to 1000 pieces, which is a lot, especially when you do not need to do additional manipulations and actions, moving is now much easier than before. You just need to sign in to your account and synced data.

Necessary documents and files in the cloud service

Any working or student person has had situations when they urgently need to restore or transfer working files and documents, but there is no iTunes at hand. With an icloud account, this is also not a problem. You need to go to iWork and select the desired file. After a couple of seconds, this file will be available on your mobile device. It works in conjunction with both MacBook with IOS and Windows with IOS.

The iWork app has saved people more than once. It works flawlessly and helps you feel peace of mind about your files and documents. Moreover, sometimes you have to work from a wearable device like an iPad or iPhone, for example, on the road and on the way to work or school. Changes that are made are also synced via iCloud web , therefore, in the evening at home or upon arrival at work, the current and new version of the document is already on the computer. Thus, it is impossible to lose them and all relevant information with the user. Just move an appointment on your computer calendar and the appointment will move on your phone too.

Backup function and how it works

Immediately after the user registers, he receives 5 gigabytes of free space in the cloud storage as a gift. Of course, it is possible to expand the space for additional money. It was created in order to store important data in an almost unlimited amount, but that's not all. Now there is an opportunity to store a backup copy of your phone, tablet or computer. Thanks to this technology, there is no need to turn on iTunes and waste space on the hard drive of this computer. If additional space is paid, then a backup copy is automatically created via Wi-Fi. It works without user intervention.

If we talk about what is included in the backup, then this:

• Personal general user settings that are permanently stored in the cloud service. This makes it easier and less painful to switch to a freshly purchased device;
• The location of icons on the screen, as well as the contents of folders and their location, including;
• Messages, SMS and, of course, iMessage, which are restored in any period of time;
• Videos, videos, books, photos, music and other media content that was stored on the device and purchased. Also the entire array of information and content that was made using the device's camera. At any time, the user is able to restore everything that is needed from the copy.

Find My iPhone feature

Of course, losing a phone, and even an iPhone, is stressful and very worrying. This is due not only to the high cost of the device, but also because of the data and useful information that was contained there. After all, not everyone makes a backup copy. However, with the help of a global cloud, which is nearby, the loss of a phone will not be a big problem, because it is possible to find a phone simply by using maps. Thus, both a dropped phone and a stolen one were found more than once. Then information about him is transferred to the police and the attackers are caught.

The phone is left in some cafe or just at home. Not so important, because there is the possibility and access to maps and, if the phone is connected to the Internet, the location will be shown. Which means it's much easier to find. If the device is lost and it is not possible to find it for various reasons, it is possible to block it. Don't worry, data is restored from cloud storage if transferred and there is enough space. There is also a great feature to display a message on the phone screen. Not all people are scammers and without a heart, and by activating this function, an inscription appears on the locked screen asking you to return the phone and call from it, you need to press one button. Thus, phones were returned to their owners more than once.

Family access to files and all information

Icloud also gives you the option to create a separate user group. It includes no more than six people. It is not even required to create a new account, it is possible to use exactly the one that was. All six selected people have access to all the information that is on the phones at their request.

iCloud Mail and its functionality

In addition to using the calendar, notes, contacts, bookmarks and more (as well as synchronizing them), there is another function that is very convenient to use.

The obvious advantages are the following:

• there is no advertising in the mail;
• all notifications are sent to the device mail very quickly and simultaneously;
• creating virtual mailboxes, aliases and more.

It is possible to make it available from all devices or turn it off and use it personally.

iCloud account

In the last paragraph, we will talk about the most important and the simplest. We will answer the question: "how to synchronize iphone with icloud, create an account, use it, log in to it on various devices and how to work in general". First you need to have an Apple ID, which is entered as in iCloud web as well as on any other device. A couple of seconds and the user is in iCloud.

All settings, changes and adjustment of the functionality for yourself are made in the device that you use. For example, the ability to configure points by point what the user needs specifically. This is a bunch of keys and passwords, photos, documents, whether to track movements, whether to backup, and so on. Not everyone wants such synchronization, and therefore Apple made sure that the client was comfortable using only what they needed and that the client understood what he paid for. Many other things are also configurable here, including the ability to delete an account.

In the same setting, mailboxes are debugged, which can be used within a minute after setting up and connecting. After all, you do not need to enter it separately, just authorization and Aklaud works! Mail settings also go here.

Conclusion

As has been said more than once, Apple cares about its consumers and users. Supports even old devices with new updates, creates prompts in devices, and develops iCloud, a service and storage that helps people all over the world. It helps from students to businessmen, whose rhythm of life does not allow them to work on one device.

Syncing iPhone with your computer and other devices allows you to access important files from any device when needed. There are two ways to sync iPhone: using and .

To sync music, photos, and files from your computer to your iPhone, you can use the USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. You can also back up iPhone files to your computer.

To synchronize, you must have iTunes installed on your computer. If you don't have it, you can download it and install it. Click this link to download: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download .

You can learn more about iPhone sync with iTunes below. Descriptions of the marked elements are given below the image.

1. Eject button

You can simply unplug the USB cable from your computer when you're done syncing. However, if you are currently syncing your iPhone, you will need to press the eject button before unplugging the cable.

2. Overview

Here you'll see information about your iPhone, including available storage space, serial number, and more.

3. Information

Here you can choose to sync your contacts, calendar, and email accounts from your computer to your iPhone.

4. Applications

From here, you can customize the apps on your device, including how to position and organize your apps.

5. Music, movies, TV shows and podcasts

Click this button to choose which music, movies, TV shows and podcasts from your iTunes library to sync to iPhone. If you have a lot of music on your computer, you can only sync certain playlists and albums, etc.

6. Photo

From here, you can sync photos from your computer to your iPhone. You can sync photos from any folder on your computer. If you have a Mac, you can also sync photos from Photos.

7. Done

Click done to return to iTunes.

8. Backup

Click Backup if you want to manually back up iPhone on your computer. Because your iPhone will automatically sync with your computer or iCloud (if enabled). You probably won't need to use this option very often.

Click Sync to sync files between your computer and iPhone.

If your computer and iPhone use the same Wi-Fi network, you can sync your iPhone using Wi-Fi instead of connecting it to your computer. From the iPhone summary page, scroll down to Options and check the box Synchronization over Wi-Fi.

You need a wireless network to sync with iCloud. iCloud runs in the background to sync information between mobile devices. For example, you can download a song from iTunes to your computer and then listen to it on your phone.

When you sync your iPhone with iCloud, you will have access to several different features:

You can use these features on your iPhone and other devices such as iPad, Mac or PC.

You need an Apple ID to use iCloud.

To set up iCloud:

Setting up other devices

If you want to use iCloud to sync information between other devices (such as an iPad, Mac, or PC), you must also set up iCloud on those devices as well.

If you want to sync to your iPhone what you purchased on another device from the iTunes Store or the App Store, open Settings, click iTunes and the App Store and then turn on the switches Music and Applications.

Even if you don't have your device handy, you can still view important iCloud information online. Just go to and login to your apple id, and you will be able to view your calendar, find your device, and perform other functions.

If you have recently become the proud owner of a new iPhone model, then you have definitely encountered the problem of transferring contacts to iOS. Transferring elements manually is time consuming and not rewarding, especially if there are a lot of records. Everything can be done fully automatically.

The main thing is to know the algorithm of how to sync iPhone contacts with iCloud. With the help of the "cloud" service, transferring items from iPhone to another device is as easy as shelling pears.

In this short instruction, we will take a step-by-step look at how to transfer contacts from iCloud to iPhone, how to create them and erase them from the gadget's memory.

First, let's define what this concept means.

Contacts is a stand-alone application as part of the operating system, which includes a list of entries for various subscribers. In essence, this is an ordinary phone book.

Just one element in an app can contain a lot of information, not just a phone number. Sometimes this information can be invaluable, and in such a situation, the loss of a device becomes a serious problem for its owner. Therefore, regular backups should become a habit for any iPhone owner. And the easiest backup is done just in iCloud. This procedure can be configured to run automatically and daily. It is extremely important that the copies were created not very long ago.

Create Contacts on iPhone

Creating elements with which synchronization will later be possible is done in the following ways:

• on PC/laptop;
• via the Internet (for example, via iCloud);
• directly on your phone, tablet or player.

We are interested in a way to create a backup in iCloud on iPhone. This process is similar to taking notes in an address book on an iPhone (when unified).

So, to create a new contact in the "cloud" service, follow these steps:

• On the appropriate resource, drive in your ID and password from the iCloud settings and proceed to the contacts application.
• At the bottom of the page, click on the picture with a cross and select the item to create a new unit in the pop-up menu.
• Fill in the required fields and click Finish.

In the process of simple actions, a new unit will be created in the address book, from which you can easily transfer in the future.

For those who are not in the know, we recall that in the Cloud you can also:

• change the order of selection of elements according to various criteria;
• change display types of elements;
• change the display types of postal addresses and phone numbers depending on the region;
• set contacts as personal cards;
• update items and much more.

Access to the above and any other functions is in the main menu.

Importing contacts: methods and instructions

You can perform this operation in several ways:

• through the iTunes utility;
• via iCloud
• using a SIM card.

When working with the "cloud", the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• On your phone, go to iCloud settings and activate the switch next to the contacts icon.
• All items uploaded to the "cloud" will be transferred to the iPhone. Now the entire list of elements is synchronized.

As you can see, the method is very simple. However, it is not without its shortcomings. The downsides are things like:

• the need for a network;
• you need to import contacts into the "cloud" before the procedure.

As you already understood from the instructions above, interaction with contacts can be carried out both on a PC / laptop without connecting to the network, or through it (in particular, using iCloud). Any of these methods allows you to easily form, modify and erase elements. So, there is a need to transfer these changes to the phone. However, there is no need to do all this manually - synchronization will help the user out in such a situation.

Synchronizing Contacts in iOS

This term refers to the exchange of data between a PC / laptop and an iOS device.

If we are talking about the interaction between iTunes and iPhone, then there is an exchange of elements from the address book stored in the PC's memory and in the contacts application on the phone. Here, the extremely important point is that the information located on the PC always has priority.

Sync iPhone Contacts with iCloud

After the user makes active the function of exchanging elements both in the "cloud" and in the Google account, the whole process will start automatically. Moreover, this will happen whenever the device is connected to the network via Wi-Fi. Nothing extra is required.

Delete contacts from iPhone

It happens that you need to erase any units from the phone's address book. And this operation is performed in one of 2 ways:

• single removal;
• deleting the entire list.

The algorithm of actions in this case will be as follows:

• In the contacts application on your phone, you need to select the entry to be erased.
• Click on the change button at the top right. The Edit Element page will open.
• Scroll to the very bottom of the page and click on the delete contact section.
• Confirm your decision.

Erasing a large number of elements one at a time is an extremely difficult thing. Yes, this does not need to be done when there is a simpler way. Sharing data with an empty address book will 100% clear the Contacts app on iPhone.

A full cleaning of the book can also be done by restoring the phone. But keep in mind that in this case all content will be irretrievably erased. "Jailbroken" devices are not subject to the usual firmware methods, if only through SemiRestore.

So, managing contacts on an "apple" smartphone is available in several ways. This can be done both from a PC / laptop and through applications on the network. And everything is done very easily - the main thing is to correctly configure the synchronization processes.