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How is my backup size 4.6gb!? I only have maximum of 5gb pls help

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Oct 21, 2024 12:24 AM

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Oct 21, 2024 1:36 AM in response to moksh4392

Unless you subscribe to Apple’s “paid” iCloud+ storage plans, you only have 5GB of iCloud storage - which may be inadequate for your iCloud backup/storage needs. For a small monthly subscription, you can opt for 50GB, 200GB, 2TB or more of iCloud storage.


Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support

iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support



Backup


This support page outlines the natively supported backup methods for iPad and iPhone:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Native iOS/iPadOS backup and restore processes are dependent upon iCloud, or connection to either Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows - or more recent Apple Devices App) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).


Natively supported methods offer full system backup - consisting of data and device settings.


As an alternative, it is possible to use a third-party App to backup data (but not device settings) to a variety of external storage options - including third-party Cloud services, external media devices and network storage. One App that comes readily to mind is FileBrowser Professional by Stratospherix:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029


If considering this option, you would be well advised to review the extensive online Manual and help files to determine suitability for your needs.

https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/filebrowser-professional-user-guide.php

How is my backup size 4.6gb!? I only have maximum of 5gb pls help

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