icloud upgrade

I would like to upgrade icloud for my phone but i dont have my phone. Can I purchase the plan so that the backup would start? I misplaced my phone and would like to backup everything before I buy a new one.Thanks.

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 20, 2022 4:12 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2022 4:22 PM

iCloud backups of iPhones can be done without a paid iCloud+ subscription, provided there is space available on the iCloud account. It is advisable to have much more space than you need currently and an iCloud+ plan is a wise investment. However, if you don't have your iPhone you can't back it up.


Backups require that you plug it into a power source and have Internet access - and have the iPhone set for iCloud backups. Unless you have left your missing iPhone in this state it won't be backing up.


Read more in How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud


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Dec 20, 2022 4:22 PM in response to Mayip

iCloud backups of iPhones can be done without a paid iCloud+ subscription, provided there is space available on the iCloud account. It is advisable to have much more space than you need currently and an iCloud+ plan is a wise investment. However, if you don't have your iPhone you can't back it up.


Backups require that you plug it into a power source and have Internet access - and have the iPhone set for iCloud backups. Unless you have left your missing iPhone in this state it won't be backing up.


Read more in How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud


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