Keeping your iPhone and iPad synced ensures seamless data sharing and access across both devices. Whether it’s contacts, photos, music, or emails, syncing allows you to stay connected effortlessly. At IMP, we’re dedicated to optimizing your tech experience, and syncing your devices is a fundamental part of that. Follow these steps to sync your iPhone and iPad using cloud storage.
Step 1: Back Up Your Devices
Before diving into the syncing process, it’s crucial to back up your devices to ensure your data is protected. You can back up via iCloud Backup or iTunes with a USB cable. Refer to our guide for detailed instructions on how to perform backups.
Step 2: Sync Using iCloud
iCloud serves as a secure storage system for all your Apple devices, enabling seamless synchronization of data. If your devices are not already connected to iCloud, follow our guide on how to set it up. Once both devices are linked to iCloud, proceed with the following steps:
Check your iCloud storage
Before you sync, make sure storage space is available on your iCloud account.
- On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
- Tap iCloud > Manage Storage.
- You can see iCloud storage details on the graph at the top of the screen.
How to get more iCloud storage
The free iCloud service comes with 5GB of storage. If you’re running low, you can free up space by deleting data, or buy extra storage by upgrading to iCloud+.
- On your iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Manage Storage > Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
- Choose a plan and follow the on-screen instructions.
Choose apps to sync
To get your devices in sync, the next thing you need to do is sign in to iCloud on both devices and choose the apps you want to sync. You may need to download an app on your iPhone that is not already on your iPad and vice versa.
On your iPhone:
- Go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
- Tap iCloud.
- Under Apps Using iCloud, turn on every app you’d like to sync by tapping the switch.
On your iPad:
- Go to Settings, and tap your name at the top.
- Tap iCloud.
- Under Apps Using iCloud, turn on every app you’d like to sync by tapping the switch.
If both devices are connected to the internet and you’ve signed in with the same iCloud settings and Apple ID, they’ll stay connected once they’re synced.
Step 3: Turn on Automatic Downloads
To streamline the syncing process further, enable Automatic Downloads for apps, music, and updates. Here’s how to do it:
- On Your iPhone: Open Settings, tap your name, then select iCloud. Enable syncing for desired apps under “Apps Using iCloud.”
- On Your iPad: Follow the same steps as on your iPhone to enable syncing for desired apps.
- Enable Automatic Downloads: Navigate to Settings, tap App Store (or iTunes & App Store), then toggle on automatic downloads for apps and app updates.
Final Thoughts
With iCloud syncing and Automatic Downloads enabled, your iPhone and iPad will effortlessly share data and updates, ensuring a seamless user experience across both devices. By following these simple steps, you can maximize the functionality of your Apple ecosystem and stay connected wherever you go.
