How to Stop Paying for iCloud Storage [Easy Guide]

Gorilla updated on Jun 28, 2024 to iOS Questions and Answers

I no longer require the additional storage space provided by iCloud and would like to stop the monthly payments. Can someone guide me on how to cancel my iCloud storage subscription and revert to the free storage plan?

To stop paying for iCloud storage and revert to the free storage plan, you can follow these steps:

  • On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, then tap on your name, and select iCloud.

  • Tap on Manage Storage, then Change Storage Plan.

  • Select Downgrade Options and choose the Free 5GB plan.

  • Confirm the change and follow any additional prompts to complete the process.

Alternatively, you can manage your storage plan through the iCloud website on a computer:

  • Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

  • Click on Account Settings, then Manage next to iCloud Storage.

  • Select Downgrade Options and follow the prompts to switch to the Free 5GB plan.

By following these steps, you can stop paying for iCloud storage and switch back to the free storage tier. You can also cancel your iCloud storage plan on an Android phone if your iPhone is no longer available.

In addition, if you don't choose iCloud+ storage plan, you can backup or transfer data from your iPhone to computer to free up the iPhone storage. Here I recommend EaseUS MobiMover. It's an all-in-one solution for iOS data transferring and management. You can transfer everything between iPhone and computer, including photos, videos, contacts, notes, files and other content.

Apart from iOS data management, it also enables you to manage, edit, upload or delete content from your iCloud account. It's really a one-stop solution for Apple users especially for iOS users to move data between two devices.

Follow the quick steps to transfer files from iPhone to computer and enjoy the MobiMover experience now!

Step 1. Run EaseUS MobiMover and connect your device to the computer.

Step 2. Select the "Backup Manager" pattern in the main interface. Then, select "Backup" to continue.

Step 3. Just select all files by ticking the box next to the "Select All," and then click on "One-Click Backup" to proceed.

Step 4. EaseUS MobiMover will start to back up iPhone files to your computer immediately.

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