I can’t delete a backup from my old ipad from my iCloud drive

I can’t delete the backup file from a device I won’t never use

Posted on Nov 28, 2020 7:12 AM

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zinacef

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Posted on Nov 28, 2020 4:27 PM

If you have another Apple device, e.g. a Mac, you can -- Remove a device backup from iCloud - Apple Support.

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Nov 28, 2020 4:27 PM in response to Bob Tran

If you have another Apple device, e.g. a Mac, you can -- Remove a device backup from iCloud - Apple Support.

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