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Deleting iCloud backup

I have a backup that is taking up nearly all of my iCloud storage. If I delete it will i be able to back up my phone again?

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 2, 2020 10:17 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2020 10:26 AM

You should be able to do that, but if the backup is that large that it’s taking up all of the space in iCloud, you will be in the same situation when you backup the phone again. Why not purchase more storage or delete some content in iCloud?

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Sep 2, 2020 10:26 AM in response to christinasmbg

You should be able to do that, but if the backup is that large that it’s taking up all of the space in iCloud, you will be in the same situation when you backup the phone again. Why not purchase more storage or delete some content in iCloud?

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Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

Deleting iCloud backup

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