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How do I delete all older backups from all devices associated with my account

How do I delete all older backups from all devices associated with my account?

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 10:46 AM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 11:37 AM

If I go to Settings > [username] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups on my iPhone (as an example) I can delete backups of any of my devices.


Also note the following from Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

(it also has instructions for doing it from a Mac or PC; Bold added by me)


Delete backups and turn off iCloud Backup for your device


You can delete old iCloud backups for the device you're currently using, or older devices you may not use anymore. 


iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
  2. Tap Manage Storage > Backups. 
  3. Tap the name of the device whose backup you'd like to delete. 
  4. Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.


 When you delete a backup, it also turns off iCloud Backup for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.




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Aug 1, 2020 11:37 AM in response to Jeffreyboyd1976

If I go to Settings > [username] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups on my iPhone (as an example) I can delete backups of any of my devices.


Also note the following from Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

(it also has instructions for doing it from a Mac or PC; Bold added by me)


Delete backups and turn off iCloud Backup for your device


You can delete old iCloud backups for the device you're currently using, or older devices you may not use anymore. 


iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

  1. Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
  2. Tap Manage Storage > Backups. 
  3. Tap the name of the device whose backup you'd like to delete. 
  4. Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.


 When you delete a backup, it also turns off iCloud Backup for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.




How do I delete all older backups from all devices associated with my account

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