My storage is very low due to cleaning it out to try and make storage for my backup. When I deleted everything and cancelled every app from being backed up the backup size is WAY larger than my storage. I don’t know how to fix this or back up my phone.
iPhone XR, iOS 12
Hello ineedhelpwithmystorage,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities! I understand that the Next Backup Size on your iPhone exceeds the amount of available storage in iCloud. It's important that you're able to preserve your data by making a backup, and I would be happy to help.
The following support article provides some additional suggestions for the scenario that you're encountering:
If you can't back up to iCloud or restore from iCloud backup failed - Apple Support
Specifically, check out this section:
"After you check to see how much iCloud Storage you have, try these steps to complete your backup:
Another option would be to make an iTunes backup instead:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Take care!
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