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Iphone storage

my iphone storage is 128gb and right 87.3gb in used. However, i unable to back up my storage and data as stated no space. can anyone advise me on this matter?

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 3:39 AM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2023 4:08 AM

Your backup that you are trying to make is stored in iCloud, and not locally on your iPhone. So if you don't have enough space in iCloud, that's why you're getting this message.


You can read about the difference between iCloud and iPhone Storage here:

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


You can read how to make an iCloud Backup here:

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


If you want to upgrade your iCloud Storage, start here:

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


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Mar 2, 2023 4:08 AM in response to aynaazam

Your backup that you are trying to make is stored in iCloud, and not locally on your iPhone. So if you don't have enough space in iCloud, that's why you're getting this message.


You can read about the difference between iCloud and iPhone Storage here:

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


You can read how to make an iCloud Backup here:

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


If you want to upgrade your iCloud Storage, start here:

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


Iphone storage

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