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Verizon Cloud is a backup service for Android and iOS. Here’s how Verizon explains it:
Verizon Cloud is an integrated storage platform, which enables businesses to create backups and share files securely from different devices such as. New Verizon Cloud subscribers: Download and install the Verizon Cloud app on your Android Smartphone for a 30-day premium trial of Unlimited, 2TB or 600GB storage plans. You will automatically be billed $19.99/month, $14.99/month or $5.99/month (plus taxes and Verizon surcharges), respectively, once the trial ends unless you cancel.
- Verizon Cloud - Mobile Phone Backup Verizon Wireless Get your first 30 days on us. Then $19.99/mo for Unlimited, $14.99/mo for 2 TB or $5.99/mo for 600 GB storage after.
- Jan 05, 2016 Verizon Cloud is allowing me the ability to easily and readily store needed files where I can access from any device. This allows me the ability to work quickly and efficiently from the field with less gear and clutter then capture that information from the cloud when I am back in my office where I need to report those findings.
Verizon Cloud App
Verizon Cloud offers three plans with different storage allotments and monthly prices:1
- 600GB – $5.99 per month
- 2TB – $14.99 per month
- Unlimited data – $19.99 per month
Verizon’s Do More Unlimited and Get More Unlimited plans both come with the 600GB version of Verizon Cloud as a perk without any extra cost.
In my view, Verizon Cloud is unnecessary for most people. Even if you are on one a plan that includes Verizon Cloud at no charge, I still don’t recommend using the service. Android and iOS both have backup options built in. My experience with the Android backup feature has been excellent. Backups take place automatically, and most of the information I care about is included in those backups:2
If you back up to Google Drive, here’s what’s backed up:Verizon Cloud Login
- Google Contacts data
- Google Calendar events and settings
- Wi-Fi networks and passwords
- Wallpapers
- Gmail settings
- Apps
- Display settings (brightness and sleep)
- Language and input settings
- Date and time
- Settings and data for apps not made by Google (varies by app)
I’ve restored Google backups on Android devices several times. It’s a super-streamlined experience.
If you want to backup photos, the Google Photo app has its own built-in backup feature. Other files can be manually backed up to Google Drive.
I don’t have as much experience with iCloud backups, but my impression is that iCloud works well. Verizon’s backup service seems unnecessary. You can find more information about Verizon Cloud in the FAQ page for the service.
Verizon Cloud Backup
- It’s interesting how large these allotments of space are. Very few people will need anything near that much space to backup their phones. While the 600GB plan is only for one device and one user, the more expensive plans allow up to 5 users and unlimited devices.
- Excerpt taken from Google’s FAQ.