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iPad backup

What happens if I delete my only backup? So I don’t have anymore iCloud storage to backup anymore so I wanted to delete my backup that I’m using right now I don’t have any other backups except the one I’m using so what will happen?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jun 22, 2021 10:30 AM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2021 10:37 AM

Nothing will happen except if you need to restore your data that is of the kind kept in a backup then you won't be able to. Note that if you have iCloud set to backup automatically then your backup may just reappear.


What does iCloud back up? - https://support.apple.com/HT207428



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Jun 22, 2021 10:43 AM in response to rodley160

What is your primary intention in doing this? Is it just so you don't have a backup file, or is it because you are running out of iCloud storage? If the latter, is it just that you don't want to subscribe to more? Realize that using iCloud can be a key part of using a mobile device though it is possible to use one without it. If you do decide that you do not want to subscribe to more iCloud storage then you will have to learn a different way of using your device. You will also need to disable features which use iCloud to limit what is used to the 5 free GB you get.


Change your iCloud feature settings [iOS and Mac] - https://support.apple.com/HT207689 - "'When you turn off an iCloud feature on a device, information stored only in iCloud for that feature is no longer available on the device. If you turn off Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Notes, Reminders, or iCloud Photos on just one device, you can still view and change your information on iCloud.com and on another device you set up for that feature."

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