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iPad backups to iCloud failing

iPad 5th generation hasn't backed up to iCloud for a month. iCloud turned on, plenty of storage and iPhone backups are working fine. Help?

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on May 24, 2021 5:06 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2021 5:12 PM

You may have seen this, but I will post it here anyway.

If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support


This is something that has worked for me in the past when I had problems with iCloud backups. No guarantees, but it can’t hurt to try it.


Go to settings>Your Name>iCloud>Apps Using iCloud>iCloud Backup>Off

Force close the settings app

Turn off WiFi in the settings

Restart the device

Turn WiFi on again

Go to settings>Your Name>iCloud>Apps Using iCloud>iCloud Backup>On>Backup Now


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May 24, 2021 5:12 PM in response to Oldcrone04

You may have seen this, but I will post it here anyway.

If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support


This is something that has worked for me in the past when I had problems with iCloud backups. No guarantees, but it can’t hurt to try it.


Go to settings>Your Name>iCloud>Apps Using iCloud>iCloud Backup>Off

Force close the settings app

Turn off WiFi in the settings

Restart the device

Turn WiFi on again

Go to settings>Your Name>iCloud>Apps Using iCloud>iCloud Backup>On>Backup Now


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