(2) The ipad mini was under the non- ID condition when you received it and use it , I think you unable to transfer or back up the photos or videos from an Non ID ipad mini to "i-cloud" . as I know , if you want to use "i-cloud" function by any Apple device you first have to given an ID account for your Apple device ! just like the Android system mobile phone ... if you want to back up any files from your Samsung mobile phone to "Google-cloud" you have to set an ID account first on your Samsung mobile .