How to back may cellular data?

How to back my cellular data?

iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 14, 2021 11:45 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2021 12:25 AM

Hello marupok-2,


I am sorry, I don't understand what you are asking. Can you clarify a bit more?


Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Cellular data settings are for giving your iPhone and apps access to the internet via your phone carriers network. If you are looking to reduce your data usage you can turn off the data for specific apps and services. If you are looking for the data stream history or logs the best option would be to ask your phone carrier for that information.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

If you are asking how to start an iCloud Backup using cellular data, that is not possible. Without Wi-Fi access you would need to use a Mac or PC and a wired connection to backup the iPhone. Backups over the cellular network could easily lead to fees and/or throttling by your phone carrier depending on size.


I hope this helps. If not please give more details and I will try again.

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Sep 15, 2021 12:25 AM in response to marupok-2

Hello marupok-2,


I am sorry, I don't understand what you are asking. Can you clarify a bit more?


Use cellular data on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Cellular data settings are for giving your iPhone and apps access to the internet via your phone carriers network. If you are looking to reduce your data usage you can turn off the data for specific apps and services. If you are looking for the data stream history or logs the best option would be to ask your phone carrier for that information.


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

If you are asking how to start an iCloud Backup using cellular data, that is not possible. Without Wi-Fi access you would need to use a Mac or PC and a wired connection to backup the iPhone. Backups over the cellular network could easily lead to fees and/or throttling by your phone carrier depending on size.


I hope this helps. If not please give more details and I will try again.

Oct 6, 2021 6:08 PM in response to marupok-2

Hello again. You may have already noticed but, in case not, iOS15 (or maybe iCloud+) now allows turning on iCloud Backups using cellular data when Wi-Fi is not available.


The setting is located in the Settings App > Cellular, and is at the bottom of the list of apps.


I cannot find an Apple Support article for the iCloud over cellular settings but this link is about general cellular data settings. I also attached a screenshot of them from my device. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201299


It is entirely possible this setting could be restricted to certain countries or cellular network providers. So, if you do not see it you would likely need to contact your cellular network provider to give feedback requesting that be made available.

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