iCloud is the Apple-exclusive cloud storage service. Since it is part of the Apple ecosystem, it is shared with all your other devices. This means that you can access all your cloud content from all your devices. Apple iCloud is mainly used for photos, videos, contacts, calendars, files, notes, etc. The iCloud service is free of cost for 5GB by default. You can buy more storage with the subscription plans. In case you want to cancel your iCloud storage plan, you can do that too.
Once you connect your account to iCloud, all your data will be updated regularly. You can either manage it by clearing your iCloud storage or by buying some cloud data from Apple. If you have taken some alternative solution or have space but still paying extra for storage when you don’t need it, it’s best suggested that you downgrade your device.
Subscription Plan for Apple iCloud
Apple iCloud service will give you 5GB of free closed storage when you log in with your Apple Device. If you run out of free storage, you can upgrade your plan from 3 distinct choices.
iCloud+ with 50GB of storage– In this package, you will get 50 GB of cloud storage. You can also share all the features with up to 5 other family members. Along with that, you get some more features like
- iCloud Private Relay (Beta)
- Hide My Email
- Custom Email Domain
- HomeKit Secure Video support for one camera
The cost of the plan is: $0.99
iCloud+ with 200GB of storage- You will get 200 GB of cloud storage with this package. You can also share everything with 5 others from your family. You also get some more features which we have listed below-
- iCloud Private Relay (Beta)
- Hide My Email
- Custom Email Domain
- HomeKit Secure Video support for up to five cameras
The cost of the plan is: $2.99
iCloud+ with 2TB of storage- This is the top-tier plan that you get in iCloud storage. You get about 2TB of Cloud storage. Also, you can share everything with five other family members. A few more features are listed below
- iCloud Private Relay (Beta)
- Hide My Email
- Custom Email Domain
- HomeKit Secure Video support for an unlimited number of cameras
The cost of the plan is: $9.99
Various Methods to Cancel iCloud Storage Plan
You can cancel the iCloud Storage Plan on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac PC.
How to Cancel iCloud Storage Plan on iOS or iPadOS
[1] Open the Settings app on iPhone, iOS, and iPadOS.
[2] Tap on the User’s name on top of the screen.
[3] Navigate through the options to select iCloud.
[4] In that Settings, tap on Manage Storage.
- Note that on some iOS and iPadOS, the name will be iCloud Storage instead. Select that.
[5] Now select the Change Storage Plan.
[6] Choose the Downgrade Options at the bottom.
[7] Now you will have to enter your Apple ID password.
[8] Once filled in, click on the Manage.
To cancel the subscription, you will have to select the Free option. If you want to lower or downgrade your plan, you can just select another downgrade option. Your storage plan will remain until the billing cycle completes. You can also delete the iCloud account in case you want to create a new one.
Canceling Storage Plan using Mac
The steps to cancel the storage plan in Mac is slightly different than that of iOS. Follow the steps mentioned below to do just that.
[1] Turn on your Mac and click the Apple Menu in the top left corner of your Mac PC.
[2] Now choose the System Preference option.
[3] Select the Apple ID in the next window.
[4] Click on the iCloud option on the left.
[5] Now select Manage near the Storage indicator.
[6] Choose the Change Storage Plan.
[7] Now select the Downgrade options.
[8] Enter the Apple ID password and click on Manage.
Once you do that, you will have two options to decide from. One is you can downgrade to a lower storage plan. If you want to cancel the plan, then you can select the 5GB plan. Click on the Done once you have selected your choice.
- Note that in case you are unable to click done, try to make sure that you are logged in with the same Apple ID that you use for the iCloud+ plan. If still not working, try contacting Apple Support.
How to Cancel Storage Plan using PC
To begin this process, you will have to download and install the iCloud for Windows Application. If you are using an older version of Windows, you can browse for iCloud for Windows on the Apple Site.
[1] Launch the iCloud app and click on Storage.
[2] Now, select Change Storage Plan.
[3] Click on the Downgrade Options.
[4] Now fill in your Apple ID connected to your iCloud.
Now, If you want to cancel the plan entirely, select the free or 5GB plan. If you want to downgrade to a lower plan, you can do that too. Once done selecting, select Done. Now it is easy to transfer photos from Google Photos to iCloud and you can have a separate backup in the iCloud.
What Happens when you Cancel iCloud Storage Plan
Here are some of the things that happen when you cancel the iCloud Storage Plan
[1] The first thing that happens when you downgrade or cancel the iCloud Storage Plan is data stops syncing. Yes, if you change your plan and it exceeds your plan, it will stop syncing with the Cloud storage. Apple gives you a 30-day time period to remove the excess data.
[2] If you downgrade from icloud+ plans to a free plan, you cannot access the iCloud+ features like Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video support.
FAQ
If you upgraded your subscription and then canceled it after backing up more than 5 GB of data, iCloud might stop functioning. To make enough space so that iCloud services resume working, you might need to erase content from iCloud.
Despite deleting some material, you might find that your iCloud is still full. It’s presumably because your old iOS devices’ backups are still stored in iCloud. When you access iCloud storage in Settings, you can tap Backups to remove those data.
You need to go to Settings > your Name. Tap Family Sharing and select iCloud+. Follow the on-screen instructions to share your iCloud storage plan.