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iPhone not backing up to cloud with 3.8 gigs of space empty

I keep getting a message that my phone can't be backed up because there isn't enough storage. When I go to iCloud Storage in my phone, it says 1.2GB of 5GB used. I don't know why it is telling me this.

iPhone 7

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 10:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2020 9:04 AM

Then per the link I sent above....


After you check to see how much iCloud Storage you have, try these steps to complete your backup:

  1. Upgrade your iCloud storage plan.
  2. Reduce the size of your backup.
  3. Delete any data that you don't need.
  4. If you still need help, contact Apple Support.


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iPhone not backing up to cloud with 3.8 gigs of space empty

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