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mwesige486 Author

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My iphone does not backup please advise

My whatsapp and my iphone do not backup please kindly advise me

Posted on Mar 15, 2023 1:25 AM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Mar 15, 2023 2:36 AM

Did you already check the free space in iCloud? As WhatsApp uses iCloud to back up the data, WhatsApp has to be able to access iCloud Drive.If iCloud Drive is disabled, the App can't back up.

Also check the error message given, if you open the internal settings in WhatsApp.

WhatsApp has also be able to access iCloud Drive

Check this related article from the WhatsApp Support Page:

How to back up to iCloud - WhatsApp Help Center

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