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It says it can not backup

I did not backup for a long time

my phone is full

I am trying to backup now but it’s giving me an error message

please help

thank you

Posted on Apr 22, 2021 8:46 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2021 9:20 PM

Dayansvetlana Said:

"It says it can not backup: I did not backup for a long time my phone is full I am trying to backup now but it’s giving me an error message please help thank you"

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Try Clearing Space:

A. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


B. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips

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Apr 22, 2021 9:20 PM in response to Dayansvetlana

Dayansvetlana Said:

"It says it can not backup: I did not backup for a long time my phone is full I am trying to backup now but it’s giving me an error message please help thank you"

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Try Clearing Space:

A. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


B. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips

It says it can not backup

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