6th gen iPad pro: automatic icloud backup fails

Shessy1 wrote:

My iPad will not back up automatically.

I am running 17.4.1. I have 512 GB iPad capacity and have used 267 GB, I have used only 214 GB of 2 TB icloud storage. (Yes, I know 2 TB is overkill.)

My photos, contacts & family calendar are syncing. (My iPad & iphone and my husband's iPad and iPhone.)

I have tried the Youtube video fixes with some success; however the problem continues to exist. I read the old posts on this subject.

Currently my iPad backup says:

Last backup - never

Backup Size 106.75 GB

Next Backup Size Loading

There is "no data" in any of my apps - about 100

My most used app is Procreate and I have to move my artwork to Files to back up to icloud because Procreate does not automatically backup. Other than that, I watch and listen to YouTube Premium, use a jigsaw puzzle app and surf the internet.

I need to get backed up and stay backed up because I am giving this iPad to my husband next month when my new one arrives.

Please, can anyone help me!

My primary use is (1) Procreate art

Last night's backup failed after 5 hours and none of my apps

If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support