Most users choose to back up to iCloud when switching from an old iPhone to a new one. It's one of the best backup solutions and works seamlessly across Apple devices. However, there may be times when your iPhone fails to back up device data to iCloud. Here are the top nine ways to fix your iPhone not backing up to iCloud.
There can be several factors that can cause iCloud backup failure on your iPhone. We'll discuss each scenario and fix the issue for you.
1. Enable iCloud Backup
You may have disabled iCloud backup on your iPhone before. It's time to enable it from the Settings menu.
Step 1: Open an app Settings on the iPhone.
Step 2: go to the identification file Your.
Step 3: Locate iCloud.
Step 4: Click on iCloud Backup.
Step 5: Enable toggle iCloud Backup from the following list.
2. Make iCloud storage convenient
By default, iCloud comes with only 5 GB of storage. When you enable iCloud backup for photos, 5 GB isn't enough for a full iCloud backup.
You need to pay for one of the iCloud plans. The cheapest plan starts at $0.99 for 50GB. You can also get other features like Hide my email and iCloud Private Relay.
Go to Settings and select Profile User. Click on iCloud Check your remaining storage space.
3. Connect to the fastest WI-FI connection
iCloud backups don't come in small sizes. If you have dozens of app data to back up on your iPhone, you might have an iCloud backup of 5GB-7GB in size.
You need to connect your iPhone to a faster internet connection in this case. Don't rely on high-speed 4G or 5G mobile connections. iCloud backup won't start until you're connected to a Wi-Fi network.
For lower failure rates, connect to the 5GHz Wi-Fi network frequency rather than the 2.4GHz frequency.
4. Keep your phone charged.
To successfully complete the iCloud backup process, you need to keep your iPhone charged. Keep your iPhone connected to a power source during the backup process, and you're good to go.
5. Check iCloud servers
If iCloud servers are down, the backup process will not complete no matter how hard you try.
Apple's progress System status page To check the current iCloud Backup status, make sure it displays a green indicator next to the iCloud service and then proceed with the backup option.
6. Exclude large apps from iCloud Backup
Apps like WhatsApp take up a significant portion of iCloud backup storage space. Since we've been using WhatsApp for so long, it alone takes up about 5GB-6GB of iCloud backup space.
If this isn't necessary, you can exclude these large apps from iCloud backup and try backing up again. Here's how.
Step 1: Open an app Settings iPhone.
Step 2: Go to identification file your select iCloud.
Step 3: Scroll down and disable Switch WhatsApp.
From the same menu, click iCloud Backup and select button Backup Now from the following list.
7. Manage iCloud storage
In the second point, we explained how insufficient iCloud storage can lead to iPhone backup errors. Chances are, even the basic $50 0.99GB storage plan may not be enough for you. You can always upgrade to higher plans at $2.99 for 200GB or $9.99 for 2TB, but they're expensive when you consider the long term.
Alternatively, you can check what's taking up your iCloud storage space and remove unnecessary files from it. Here's how.
Step 1: from app Settings iPhone, tap identification file Your.
Step 2: go to the iCloud and select Storage management.
Step 3: You will see a detailed breakdown of your iCloud data.
Photos will take up a significant amount of iCloud storage space for most users, followed by previous iPhone backups and apps like WhatsApp. You can remove photos, delete old backups, or make other changes to free up iCloud storage space.
8. Update iPhone
Your iPhone may not be backing up to iCloud due to an outdated iOS version on your phone. You need to update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Go to Settings iPhone and select general list. Click on Software updates Download the latest iOS update on your phone.
9. Use iTunes for backup
If none of the tricks work for you, it's time to use good old-fashioned iTunes to take an offline backup of your iPhone to your computer.
Mac users need to use the Finder menu to backup iPhones on the device. If you are experiencing Problems connecting iPhone to computer Please read the troubleshooting guide to fix the issue.
Take regular iCloud backups
After the iOS 15 update, when you move from an old iPhone to a new one, you willApple temporarily gives you unlimited iCloud storage. For a seamless transfer, upgrade to a new iPhone and you won't face any iCloud storage commitments.
It's always recommended to take regular iCloud backups to keep your data safe and secure. It can help you recover lost data from accidental damage or blank screen issues. The above steps should fix your iPhone not backing up to iCloud.
