Android and iOS are extremely reluctant to take steps towards each other, so basic things like accessing online storage or transferring data often have to be done using third-party applications. This also applies to opening iCloud on an Android device: you can access the service from iPad, iPhone, Mac, PC, but Android devices remain outside the list of allowed devices.
There is no full-fledged standalone iCloud app for Android, so every step of the way, be it transferring contacts, syncing calendar, or copying files, has to find a new way. In theory, the solution would be to use the iCloud web interface. It's available on Mac and PC, but when you try to visit icloud.com from an Android device, you'll see a notification that the browser is not supported. Interestingly, on Windows you can use not only the web version, but also a separate application that is configured in the same way as on Apple devices. At the same time, Android remains a completely isolated environment, with which it is very difficult to establish communication from iOS or Mac OS. 
If you search for applications that work with iCloud on Google Play, then you will find only programs that perform strictly specific functions:
- Sync for iCloud - to sync your calendar.
- Synchronization for iCloud Mail - mail service synchronization.
- Sync for iCloud Contacts - sync contacts.
If you only need iCloud to transfer contacts or sync your calendar, then the functionality of these applications will be quite enough. To synchronize e-mail, you can do without third-party software at all. You just need to set up your mail client on Android.
Setting up iCloud mail on Android
Usually two clients are installed on Android - Gmail for Google mail and Email for other mail services. To set up receiving emails from your iCloud mailbox, use the built-in Email app.
- E-mail - Repeat the iCloud mail address.
- Username is the part of the email address before @ icloud.com.
- Password - repeat the email access code.
- Server - imap.mail.me.com.
- Security type - SSL or SSL with all certificates accepted.
- Port - 993.
You do not need to fill in the IMAP path prefix. After entering all the data, click "Next" to start configuring the SMTP server.
- The address is smtp.mail.me.com.
- The username and password are the same as in the IMAP settings.
- Protection - SSL or TSL.
- Port 587.
If prompted for authentication, click Yes. After setup, all emails from iCloud will be automatically duplicated in the mail client on Android. If the procedure turned out to be too complicated, you can significantly simplify the task of data synchronization by using special applications - for example, myMail or [email protected] Mail. They do not need to separately configure IMAP and SMTP, it is enough to specify the iCloud mail address and password.
Other ways to access iCloud
If you are looking for how to access iCloud services from Android, not only for the sake of messages in the mail, but also to gain access to the rest of the data, then you will have to look for other ways to synchronize information. Making iOS and Android friends is not so easy, but there are still proven methods.
If you need to transfer contacts, you can use built-in Google Contacts or transfer the data as a vCard file. In the second case, you first have to go to iCloud from your computer, export the data to a separate file, and then import it into Google services. The first way is much more convenient:
The only drawback of this method is that during synchronization, some independent company gets access to the data. Therefore, many users ignore this method, preferring to transfer contacts in a file or use CardDAV applications. 
CardDAV allows you not only to transfer contacts, but to enable their synchronization, that is, as soon as the data on iCloud is updated, similar changes will occur in the Android phone book. The main thing is to specify the server p02-contacts.icloud.com, Apple ID and enable synchronization only from the server to the phone.
ICloud stores not only contacts, letters, and calendar entries, but also multimedia files. With their transfer, everything is not so rosy either, but there are certain shifts in content synchronization between iOS and Android. For example, if you want to combine music, use the Google Play Music app. 
The service has an iOS client so you can easily access tracks stored on iCloud. Another way is the Amazon Cloud Player app. He also has clients for iOS and Android, which can be combined with one account, thus gaining access to a common music collection.
If you purchased content on a paid YouTube channel, you can easily access it from the official video hosting client on Android and iOS. Online services are generally the best way to view content. They work in the same way on any device, without imposing any special system requirements. 
iCloud is Apple's cloud storage designed for a wide range of synchronization, backup, and storage tasks. This service has been built into Apple products since 2011 and runs in the background from the moment you set up your device. Each user at registration is allocated 5 gigabytes of free "Cloudy" space that can be expanded for money.
ICloud registration
In order to start using the services of this service, you need to create an iCloud account or Apple ID. This can be done from a regular Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod. It is also possible to register an @ icloud.com email address for yourself, but this can only be done from an Apple device.
IPod, iPad and iPhone devices
Before starting registration, make sure that your iDevice is connected to the Internet via GPRS, 3G, LTE or WiFi.
Mac computer
Windows computer
You cannot create @ icloud.com mail from a Windows computer. However, you will be able to create an Apple ID account that can be used with iCloud using any other email address. You can do this on the Apple ID website.
ICloud features
This service will be most useful for a group of users who have several Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac).
Purchases
If you're using iCloud, making a purchase from iTunes, iBooks, or the App Store will give you immediate access to your purchases on all your synced devices. In addition, all apps from the AppStore automatically sync their settings across all iCloud-enabled devices.
Photos
All photos taken on one device (be it an iPhone or iPod) can be accessed at any time from any other connected to the service.
All documents created or uploaded on any of the devices are also available for work on the rest (if these applications support iCloud technology).
Organizer data
Email data (letters, addresses, drafts), phonebook contacts, calendar check-ins and events, reminders and notes are automatically synced across all iCloud-connected devices. Any change to this data is automatically applied to all devices.
Password vault
By saving your username, password, credit card details, etc. in iCloud Keychain, you can use them from any connected Apple device.
"Find iDevice"
A useful feature of Apple, which in case of loss of a phone / tablet / computer allows you to locate it, as well as remotely lock it with the ability to delete data.
Backup
iCloud provides storage for manual and automatic backups of your iPhone or iPad that can be easily restored after data loss, iOS update or restore.
Mac remote control
You can remote control your Apple Mac OS computer over the Internet. Provides full file access to the remote Mac.
E-mail today is required not only for communicating with acquaintances, friends, but also for registering on sites, gaining access to payment services, Internet banking. A modern user must have an email address. And users of Apple services and devices offered by this corporation must register an address ending in @ icloud.com. We will tell you how to create an icloud.com mail and activate an account on Mac computers, as well as on iPhone, iPod and iPad.
Synchronizing messages and notes is a top benefit for Apple users
The @ iCloud.com domain, which supports push technologies, became available to iPhone and iPad owners about 5 years ago, becoming an alternative to the paid MobileMe storage. The service offered the cloud, accessible from devices with the operating system iOS, OS X. By that time, there were already quite a few resources offering postal services. Why is this particular project attractive, what advantages does iCloud mail give to users and why is it recommended to create this particular mail?
- Complete lack of advertising.
- The icloud content is common for all devices connected to the same Apple ID, and changes made on one of them will be played everywhere simultaneously.
- The ability to create alias mailboxes, which allows you to fight spam.
- For users of "cloud" backups, registration will enable the synchronization of notes.
- 5 GB of free volume of information (over 5 GB - paid).
- If you lose your device, through the icloud service, you can find them all or block them remotely, you can even erase data from one device on another.
- A Mac connected to icloud can be remotely controlled from another computer online, copying and transferring files from one device to another.
There are no restrictions on the size of photographs, but there is a number: 1000 pictures will be saved in the last 30 days. If the number exceeds this number, the older photos will be deleted.
Of course, iCloud mail has its drawbacks, mainly related to the tight connection with the Apple ID account. Therefore, carefully study the features of the service to decide whether you need it.
Create mail
If you already have an email address with the @ mac.com or @ me.com domain, then you will be automatically supplied with @ icloud.com without changing the first part of the login. Before creating a mail, you have to register an Apple ID. The identifier can be obtained directly through the Apple device or on the website.
Obtaining an Apple ID from your computer
- You need to sign in to apple.com/account;
- Follow the link "Create Apple ID";
- Provide an email address that acts as an identifier;
- Come up with a strong password, be sure to remember it or write it down;
- You will be asked to indicate your name, date of birth. If in the future you will be using Apple ID, please provide valid data;
- You will be presented with several security questions. Having chosen three of them, give an answer and remember the entered information or save it in a safe place;
- Next, you need to enter the mail, go to the settings and uncheck the boxes if you do not need any functions;
- Enter captcha;
- Go to your email inbox, you will receive an email with a code to activate your account. Enter the code to confirm the creation of your account.
Account creation via iOS devices
You can create an account directly through your device.
- Open "Settings";
- Click the "iCloud" button;
- Follow the link "Create a new Apple ID";
- Indicate the date of birth, name (preferably authentic);
- Enter an existing email address or create an @ icloud.com address.
- Enter your Apple ID password, remember it;
- Answer three security questions, choosing them as you wish;
- You can enter an additional postal email address at will - to recover the password in the future or change it;
- Complete the process by accepting the terms of use;
- Through the device, you can enter the system already with a new identifier.
Registration of mail account
After registering Apple ID, we proceed to register an account by mail icloud.com.
In the menu settings, select the iCloud section.
If you are doing this for the first time, you will need to enter your Apple ID.
The data will be checked, offered to search for the iPhone.
We come up with a login and register. The password will be already available from icloud.
You have registered iCloud mail, now you can log into it from your computer using the iCloud.com address.
On mobile devices, when you click on the Mail application, you can also work with correspondence. All that remains is to enter the mail and set the settings you need.
Questions related to the functioning of mail
Can I rename a mailbox?
No, this feature is missing, iCloud mail is tied to an Apple ID account. If you want to rename the mailbox, you will have to create a new account.
An alternative option is to create up to three aliases, and these addresses are called by outsiders as your main one.
Emails received to alias addresses go to your main mailbox. If you get tired of spam, you can simply delete the alias mailboxes.
How do I delete an address?
You cannot delete a postal address at will. You can stop using your account, close mail, by rearranging the corresponding slider in the settings. Then the mail will stop synchronizing with the cloud storage, and you can continue to use its address. You cannot completely get rid of the postal address.
How do I increase my cloud storage space?
When you register, you get 5 GB of free disk space. If this volume is not enough for you, you plan to store large files and there is not enough free space for you, you need to enter your personal account and change the tariff plan. You will be offered from 20 GB to 1 TB, respectively, the increase in volume will increase the cost of the tariff plan.
Family Sharing Benefits
Family Sharing is a feature that allows family members of up to 6 people to share one account. This is convenient when paying for purchases - they are all made from a common account. Files from the cloud storage will also be available to everyone.
To activate the function, you need to log in in icloud mail and set access, choosing the head of the family as an administrator. In the access settings, set an administrator who can control costs. Then children will be able to buy games or applications only with the permission of the parent.
ICloud Mail is a convenient service that provides iPhone and iPad owners with many useful functions that work through the "cloud" space. Here you can not only store the files you need, but also make purchases, make online payments,. It's easy to create mail on this domain if you first register an Apple ID, which is also easy and quick to implement by following our instructions.
Instructions for switching from other mailboxes to iCloud.
04/15/13 at 15:06
We very rarely change our email, there are many reasons, but one of the most important, perhaps, is that all email services are almost the same, provide an almost identical set of services, and changing email requires studying the interface of the new service, reconfiguring the old and sometimes fear of losing some letters, because you may still write to the old address.
Due to the fact that Google decided to turn off the amazing Push notification technology for new iPhone users, and sometimes even a number of old ones, we decided to write a review-guide on how to switch to using iCloud email. If you haven't already, we have good reason to recommend this move, which is not as difficult as it might seem.
What are push notifications
Push notifications are a technology that allows a server to send a notification to your device when an email has been received. Before the advent of this technology, your email client, such as an iPhone application, had to request new messages from the server at intervals. This is a rather resource-intensive process: every 5 minutes the application established a connection to the Internet and asked the mail server if there were any new letters? If the answer was no, the application disconnected from the server and repeated the process again after 5 minutes.
If the server replied “there are new letters,” the mail application downloaded them and notified them of receipt. This approach is not economical and wastes both the charge of your battery (which, unlike desktop computers, is critical for mobile devices) and once again money on mobile Internet. To reduce the load on the device and the consumption of the Internet, you can set a longer interval, for example, 15 minutes, but in this case you will not find out about new letters immediately, but with a delay, which is a big disadvantage in the modern world.
With the advent of Push technology, mail servers themselves notify applications about new messages, this technology saves battery power, reduces mobile Internet costs and notifies of receiving messages instantly, and not after 5 (10, 15, etc.) minutes.
“Several months ago, Google officially announced that it would no longer support push notifications for new users of iOS devices. This means that new iPhone owners will not have push notifications if they use Gmail and the standard Mail app. ”
Benefits of iCloud email
1. Does not contain ads. Apple's email service is free, just like Gmail, but contains absolutely no ads. Gmail ads, while not very inconvenient, add visual noise to the system and are simply unpleasant.
2. Easy to use for new users. Intuitive interface of mail and its settings. Even if you have never dealt with a mail application on Mac or iOS, you will not have problems mastering it, since everything except the most necessary has been removed from the interface.
3. Integrated with Apple devices. ICloud email service is better integrated with your Mac and iOS not only for now, but also in case Apple releases fantastic new features in the future. If you exclusively use Apple technology and enjoy the technical solutions of this company, the iCloud mail service will be another nice addition to the entire ecosystem.
4. Familiar to users of Apple devices. ICloud Mail has a web interface that is almost identical to the OS X or iOS mail app interface. You won't have to study it again, so the transition will be painless and easy in this regard.
5. Push technology. Support for Push notifications for your iPhone and iPad.
ICloud mailbox volume
By default, you are given 5 GB of storage space for all iCloud data, including mail, documents, accounts, iOS app settings, backups, and more. If this space is not enough, you can increase it (up to 1 TB maximum) for an additional fee.
How to set up email in iCloud
If you've signed up with iCloud before, you already have an iCloud email. If you haven't already, you need to register and create an Apple ID.
How to set up automatic mail forwarding from your old mailbox to iCloud
So, you have created mail in iCloud and connected it to iPhone, iPad and Mac. Now you need to configure your old mail so that all incoming messages are automatically redirected to your iCloud mailbox. If they write to you on your old mailbox, you will still not lose your letters, despite changing your email address.
Set up automatic mail forwarding from Gmail to iCloud
Open Gmail Settings, Forwarding & POP / IMAP tab, click the Enable Forwarding button and enter your iCloud email address. An email with a notification will be sent to it, by clicking on the link in which you can enable the forwarding of letters. Then you can select the forwarding parameters:
- save a copy of the letter in your Gmail inbox;
- mark a copy of Gmail as read;
- save an archive copy to Gmail;
- delete an email from Gmail (that is, do not save emails in Gmail when forwarding).
Switching from iPhone to Android smartphone? Everything suits you, but almost immediately you realize that you left important materials in the mail for iPhone? Unfortunately, users often encounter a similar problem and are interested in how to log into iCloud from Android and what is required for this.
iCloud on Android: is it possible
Apple and Google software are in constant conflict and there is no official entrance to icloud via Android.It will not be possible to install the application of this mail through Google Play, and it is impossible to find it on the Internet.
If you try to transfer iCloud over Bluetooth to your phone and install it this way, the system will definitely give an error... Likewise with the online version: by typing in an e-mail address in the search engine, we get to a gray non-working page with the text "This connection is not supported" or "Your browser does not fit."
But do not despair, there is still a way out. Apple services can be made to work on Android, and how - we will figure it out now.
To do this, you will need regular mail already installed on your Android device. Gmail is totally unsuitable, but a standard app called Email is ideal. Also allowed "Yahoo", "Outlook". Have you decided on the mail? Great, now we open it and start performing the following actions strictly with the instructions:
- Enter the first necessary data: full iCloud address and username (the text before the "@" sign);
- Required click "Manual setting".If you try to sign in to iCloud using only your address and password, nothing will work;
- Next, we drive in the password. Please note that it is almost impossible to recover it on Android, so be careful!
- In the next column we write "Mail.me.com". No commas, spaces or capital letters;
- Choosing the type of protection, most often it is SSL, according to the certificate;
- Specify the port 993 ... Don't try to change the numbers to match your operating system. All data should be indicated only with instructions;
- The last line, namely "IMAP path" skip;
- Click "Next" and proceed to the necessary fine-tuning SMTP server;
- In the "Address" field, duplicate the already entered one, only instead of « imap» we write « smtp»;
- We indicate the same protection, it is also allowed TSL;
- In place of the port we drive in numbers 587 .
- Done. All the required data has been entered. Click "OK", and if you receive a notification about authentication, we agree.
Now it becomes possible to work with messages from iCloud on Android. But photos, videos, documents are still inaccessible, since they are located in the Cloud. We will discuss how to solve this problem below.
Other Mail Login Options
You can try other apps as well, Google Play provides a huge number of email services to choose from. If the above method seemed too complicated and intricate to you, you can simplify the task a little. For this we use the postal service myMail... It only requires an email address and password, no other network information is required. Unfortunately, this method does not always work.
How to sign in to iCloud on Android
You cannot access the Cloud directly from an Android phone. The only way out is to choose its own way for each type of information. Let's take an example of the most used materials.
Transferring contacts
To do this, you will also need access to a computer, since Google has a built-in service specifically designed to store the phone book. After synchronization, the contacts from icloud will be placed there. Getting started:
- Open the main page of your Google account on your PC, log in with your password and username;
- Push "Contacts",further, you can choose from import and export. Accordingly, import suits us. Click on "Other postal service";
- Enter your iCloud data. Done.
After a successful procedure, all the necessary numbers will be on your Google account, from where they can already be freely used on an Android device.
It is advisable that before that contacts were stored directly in the phone, and not on an SD card.
Transferring data from the calendar
Your Apple calendar had important data such as appointments, urgent events, birthdays of friends and colleagues, but you lost access to it when you switched to Android? Don't worry, the situation is fixable here, everything can be solved in a few clicks using a special application Sync for iCloud.
This application is specially released for smartphones running on Android, so the operating system will not conflict with it. The program has no special functionality, but with its main task: transferring calendar data from aikloud - it copes perfectly. It also has useful pluses:
- Completely free, all options are provided to the user at no additional cost;
- You can easily work with iCloud on Android. That is, you will not only get access to the previously drawn up calendar, but in real time you will be able to carry out the necessary operations with it;
- You can create multiple accounts on one device;
- Do you want to make the icloud calendar the main one on your phone, because the built-in one doesn't suit you for some reason? No problem, just turn it on in "Default" settings.
Transferring music
Here, too, the situation is quite simple, you just need to use a well-known application Google Play Music... This player program is surprisingly well-disposed to work with IOS devices. Having installed it on your smartphone, you can easily access media files in the Cloud. Also, do not forget about special products from Amazon that allow you to link multiple accounts. The perfect solution is Amazon Cloud Player.
