How to Access iCloud on Android Device

Accessing iOS features on Apple devices is very straightforward and comfortable, but if you wish to use iCloud services on your Android handheld devices, it looks something difficult. Most of the iCloud services are made for only iOS devices, but some features can be used through Android devices. You can access your stored images, notes, and texts through Android handheld devices.

If you wish to access some of the prominent features through your handheld android device, then you can do so but by using the iCloud Website. No, any application is available for using iCloud services on your android devices.
Accessing iCloud Services on your Android Gadget
First and foremost, users have to know what the limitations of iCloud services are and how they can use it over their android device. Apple users are free to access anything on their iOS devices related to iCloud. They used to sync their iCloud documents across various devices such as settings, contacts, images, presentations, and much more.
iCloud can be easily accessed on iPad, iPhone, Mac, and other iOS devices, but it looks something tricky and tedious while thinking of using iCloud services on Android. Android users can only access some of the iCloud features on their device by browsing the Website of iCloud.
Pursue these instructions if you wish to use iCloud features online on your Android device:
Accessing iCloud Website Online on Android Devices
  • First and foremost, navigate to the Website of iCloud and get logged in to your iCloud account.
  • You will need to enter Apple ID and passcode for the same.
  • In case you have a two-factor authentication feature set on the iCloud account, then you will require a particular iOS device for the security code to accept. The security code is a prominent part of the two way authentication procedure.
  • Then, you need to enter the code in the relevant field that you have received on your iOS device.
  • After that, the iCloud Website will further question you whether you are comfortable with the browser that you are using for the sign-in process or not. It will also ask if you wish to proceed with the same browser or want to change.
  • In case the device and the browser are familiar to you, then hit the “Trust” tab there. Now, you don’t need to log in via a six-digit code through iOS smart device again.
  • If you desire to continue without believing the browser and device, hit the “Not Now” and “Don’t Trust” option there.
Steps to Use iCloud Notes, Images and Find iPhone on Your Android Device
  • First of all, visit the iCloud site and then insert all the mandatory details in the relevant field.
  • Then, authenticate your log in details. If you have entered all the information correctly, then you see a dashboard of iCloud on your device.
  • For accessing or expanding Account settings of Apple, hit the tab “Account Settings.” You can choose any one of the given icons: Images, Notes, and Find iPhones.
  • These three services are only accessible through your android gadget as Apple allows only limited services for android users.
Using iCloud Images
  • Hit the “Photos” icon that fetch you all the stored iCloud images.
  • In case, you wish to upload new pictures, then hit the Upload tab there. Users can remove or preview any of the items stored in iCloud.
  • One can also download any picture to the device’s local files or storage.
Using iCloud Notes
  • Tap on the icon Notes that will display all your stored notes in the iCloud library.
  • This option is also available for mobile viewing containing multiple features. Users can remove, edit, or view the stored one.
  • If you wish to make a fresh note on your device, then hit the “Add” tab. It will let you create your desired note. It will be located at the upper left-hand side edge of the screen.
Using Find iPhone Feature on Android
It’s the final service by Apple that you can use over your android device. To access this feature, abide by these instructions:
  • Press the “Find iPhone” symbol located on the main dashboard of iCloud to start.
  • Then, re-enter your secured Apple account credentials and then give six-character verification code in the required area.
  • When it is authenticated, you will see a complete listing of your iCloud synced devices. It includes iPadOS, iPhone, and macOS. Tap on your desired device to know where it is detected last.
  • The feature also informs you whether the device is currently active or not.
  • For locating your preferred device, hit the tab “Play Sound” and press Erase tabs for deleting the device from the listings. Users can also detect your lost gadgets remotely by activating the feature “Lost Mode.” When your device gets lost, then you will receive a lost alert on your iOS devices.
  • To activate the feature of lost mode, hit the tab “Lost Mode.”
Blair Lennon is a McAfee expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate.

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