How do I fix my iPhone backup issues?

How can I troubleshoot my iPhone when it won't back up, and what steps should I take to resolve this issue?


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iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 2, 2025 01:26 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2025 06:23 PM

Hi, Shortcake1 ,do you mean you can't back up to iCloud because your iCloud space is limited or having errors? I paid for iCloud+ for 2 months but realized I also need a local, unlimited, free, or one-time paid option 🤣.


So if you have a laptop or computer, you can back up your whole phone to your computer. You can read this article 👈. iTunes can do a full backup on your computer, but it can't do it selectively, so you can choose the one you like.


Also check out these link below:

How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support

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

Official Apple Support

Buy iCloud+ or upgrade your current storage plan - Apple Support


Hope these can help! 😎


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Feb 10, 2025 06:23 PM in response to Shortcake1

Hi, Shortcake1 ,do you mean you can't back up to iCloud because your iCloud space is limited or having errors? I paid for iCloud+ for 2 months but realized I also need a local, unlimited, free, or one-time paid option 🤣.


So if you have a laptop or computer, you can back up your whole phone to your computer. You can read this article 👈. iTunes can do a full backup on your computer, but it can't do it selectively, so you can choose the one you like.


Also check out these link below:

How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support

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

Official Apple Support

Buy iCloud+ or upgrade your current storage plan - Apple Support


Hope these can help! 😎


Feb 2, 2025 04:55 PM in response to Shortcake1

My guess is you are out of space in iCloud, thus you can't backup your iPhone. Open the Settings App. Tap your name at the top. Then tap iCloud. How much storage is available? If as I suspect is the case, you need to buy more space in the cloud or the messages are correct that you are in danger of losing data which is not backed up.


See how to buy more space in iCloud here --> Buy iCloud+ or upgrade your current storage plan - Apple Support


You can go from the free 5GB plan to 50GB for $1 per month.

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