Unable to update iCloud settings at this time.

Hello Gordon Shamway,

While we understand that this issue is happening for an extended period, we'd still recommend some troubleshooting steps. Check out the steps listed at If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support and see if those provide any change. If not, then contact Apple Support so they can look into this further with you.

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This inability to update iCloud settings to delete messages to free up space should have been solved years ago. Why is this still an issue? Leaves me with a sour taste for Apple.

What is the issue and what is the solution?