To use your iPhone storage instead of iCloud, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “General”.
3. In the General settings, find and tap on “Storage & iCloud Usage”.
4. Under the iCloud section, you will see “Manage Storage”. Tap on it.
5. You will now see a list of all the devices connected to your iCloud account. Choose the device you are currently using.
6. Once you select your device, you will see a list of apps and data that are stored in iCloud. To stop using iCloud for a specific app or data, simply tap on it.
7. After tapping on an app or data, you will be presented with a toggle switch. By default, it will be enabled, indicating that it is using iCloud storage. To use your iPhone storage instead, tap on the toggle switch to turn it off.
8. You will then be prompted with a warning message asking if you want to turn off iCloud storage and delete the data from iCloud. If you are sure about using iPhone storage instead, choose “Turn Off & Delete”.
9. Repeat this process for all the apps and data you want to use iPhone storage for instead of iCloud.
By following these steps, you can effectively use your iPhone storage for certain apps and data instead of relying on iCloud. This can be useful if you have limited iCloud storage or prefer to keep your data locally on your device.
Note: It’s important to keep in mind that turning off iCloud storage for certain apps or data means that they will no longer be backed up to iCloud. So, it’s recommended to regularly backup your device using other methods, such as iTunes or third-party backup solutions, to ensure the safety of your data.
Personal Experience: I have used this method myself when I wanted to free up some iCloud storage space and keep certain apps and data only on my iPhone. It allowed me to have more control over my storage and choose which items I wanted to store locally. However, I made sure to regularly backup my device using iTunes to ensure I didn’t lose any important data.