Important notice
This is a translation. The binding version is the German one; in case of doubt, the German text prevails.
Fotowecker is not a backup
When you add a photo to a reminder, Fotowecker stores a **copy** of it. The original stays where it was – in your photo library, in the message or in the file you shared it from.
Please do not delete your originals just because an image is in Fotowecker. The app is a reminder tool, not an archive and not a backup.
What that means in practice
- If you delete the app, the copies inside it are gone.
- If you delete a reminder, its photos go with it – on all your devices.
- iCloud sync is not a backup: it mirrors every change. What you delete on one device disappears on the others too.
- For a real backup use the iOS backup, iCloud Photos or a copy on your computer.
Notifications may not arrive
Whether a reminder appears is decided by iOS. A switched-off device, revoked permissions, a focus setting or full storage can mean a notification comes late or not at all. Reminders that are due are always listed in the app under "Due" – even when no notification appeared.
For anything with a deadline (warranty, cancellation, tax documents) do not rely on Fotowecker alone; add it to a calendar as well.
This English text is provided for convenience; the German version is authoritative.