Why is my cell phone, not backing up.

Hi,

you can set up your email account manually or automatically,

this article explain what is required --- > https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201320

however you needn't necessarily use a back up to transfer the data to the newer IPhone, you can use the IPhone migration...

--- > https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT210216#migration

hildaV283 wrote:

How do I transfer or set up an e-mail account to my new cell phone?

Add an email account to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support