Deleting iCloud files in iPhone

The "Documents and Data" here in the 1st picture, is it taking the space of my phone memory? And if I hit "Delete Backup" (2nd picture), will it delete the backup files saved in my phone or in iCloud? I just want to free up space on my phone safely. Thanks.

iPhone SE, 13

Posted on Apr 27, 2022 7:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2022 9:06 AM

Hi RizJuku,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


We understand that you'd like to know if the Documents & Data shown in the photo are stored in iCloud or on your iPhone, correct?


You're viewing Documents & Data which is stored in iCloud. If you delete it, it will delete your iPhone backup from iCloud.


If you'd like to view your iPhone storage, you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.


If you'd like to learn more about how to manage your iCloud backups, this is a handy resource to help you: View and manage iCloud device backups


For more information about your iPhone storage, check this out: How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


We hope this helps.


Cheers!





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Apr 28, 2022 9:06 AM in response to RizJuku

Hi RizJuku,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


We understand that you'd like to know if the Documents & Data shown in the photo are stored in iCloud or on your iPhone, correct?


You're viewing Documents & Data which is stored in iCloud. If you delete it, it will delete your iPhone backup from iCloud.


If you'd like to view your iPhone storage, you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.


If you'd like to learn more about how to manage your iCloud backups, this is a handy resource to help you: View and manage iCloud device backups


For more information about your iPhone storage, check this out: How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


We hope this helps.


Cheers!





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