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backing up iPhone

I have been trying to back up my phone and it keeps cancelling the backup


iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 31, 2021 10:40 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2021 10:54 PM

Mack Said:

"backing up iPhone: I have been trying to back up my phone and it keeps cancelling the backup"

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Looking to Backup to iCloud?:

Go here if you are looking to backup to iCloud: If you can't Back Up to iCloud - Apple Support


Clear Storage, then Backup:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

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

Also...



B. 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..


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. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

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Aug 31, 2021 10:54 PM in response to mackv

Mack Said:

"backing up iPhone: I have been trying to back up my phone and it keeps cancelling the backup"

-------


Looking to Backup to iCloud?:

Go here if you are looking to backup to iCloud: If you can't Back Up to iCloud - Apple Support


Clear Storage, then Backup:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

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

Also...



B. 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..


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. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

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