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Icloud not backing Iphone up, it says full when using 30GB of 50GB available!

It has not backed up in 2 months!


Thanks for your help


Pat

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 7, 2023 2:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2023 6:19 AM

You're welcome. To clarify, have 20 GB available does not mean that you have enough space to back up; especially if you need 21GB to back up.


First, check the use on your device: Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If too much space is being used, the device will not backup. Room is needed to perform backup operations.


Second, check the size of your next backup: Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Backup > [device name]

You'll find the current backup size and the next backup size (it will take some time to calculate). My 256GB device next backup is calculated at 45 GB.

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Jan 8, 2023 6:19 AM in response to vaindioux

You're welcome. To clarify, have 20 GB available does not mean that you have enough space to back up; especially if you need 21GB to back up.


First, check the use on your device: Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If too much space is being used, the device will not backup. Room is needed to perform backup operations.


Second, check the size of your next backup: Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Backup > [device name]

You'll find the current backup size and the next backup size (it will take some time to calculate). My 256GB device next backup is calculated at 45 GB.

Icloud not backing Iphone up, it says full when using 30GB of 50GB available!

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