According to Apple, the iCloud Backup includes several types of iPad data, including device settings, screen layouts, and how you’ve organized your apps. If you’ve made any interesting purchases, like Ringtones, you’ll be happy to know these will be carried over. If you didn’t sync native iPadOS features like Messages (text sent via iMessage, SMS, or MMS) or Photos to your iCloud, Apple mentions that it will store that information in your iCloud Backup instead. Lastly, Apple notes that iCloud Backup also covers data from third-party apps like social media and messaging. However, it notes that if the specific app utilizes iCloud Drive, it will be stored through iCloud, not iCloud Backup.
Unfortunately, there’s still no official method to use the iCloud app on Android unless you use a browser. However, while you’ll be able to take advantage of a lot of useful iCloud features, such as accessing your iCloud email and Calendar, using the Find My feature, and managing your Apple Photos, you will be barred from the benefits of native Apple features like Messages, Health, Wallet, and so on.
Thankfully, there are plenty of other cloud storage alternatives that you can use, which is great if you’re not fully integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Some popular iCloud alternatives are Dropbox, Google One, and Microsoft OneDrive. However, if you’re a true-blue Apple fan or just someone determined to still use iCloud for your iPad’s backup needs, keep reading.
