You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

📢 Newsroom Update

Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

iPad didn’t automatically backup to cloud

My new iPad is set to automatically back up to the cloud but it is not


iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Mar 19, 2021 10:38 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 19, 2021 11:15 AM

The initial backup to iCloud must be manually triggered - after which automatic backup will occur when the iPad is Locked and connected to both WiFi and its Power Adapter.


Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud Backup > Back Up now

1 reply

iPad didn’t automatically backup to cloud

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.