iCloud backup not working

My iCloud shows 138GB of 200GB Used. Why does iCloud says insufficient storage for backup?


Posted on Mar 16, 2023 10:51 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2023 8:11 AM

Hey whathappenedtofacetime,


We’d be happy to help out. If you’re seeing that you have insufficient storage for a backup, this could indicate that the backup you’re attempting to complete exceeds the 62 GBs remaining on your storage plan.


To check, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > [your device]. Here you’ll see your “Next Backup Size”.


We hope this clears things up for you. If you find that your backup size exceeds your storage plan, you could exclude certain items or else upgrade your iCloud storage plan.


For more help upgrading your iCloud storage, check out these steps:


How to upgrade on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Go to Settings, then tap your name. 
2. Tap iCloud, then tap Manage Account Storage or Manage Storage. Or scroll down and tap Upgrade to iCloud+.
3. Tap Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
4. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.


For more info, check out: Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


We hope this helps out.


Take care!


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Mar 19, 2023 8:11 AM in response to whathappenedtofacetime

Hey whathappenedtofacetime,


We’d be happy to help out. If you’re seeing that you have insufficient storage for a backup, this could indicate that the backup you’re attempting to complete exceeds the 62 GBs remaining on your storage plan.


To check, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > [your device]. Here you’ll see your “Next Backup Size”.


We hope this clears things up for you. If you find that your backup size exceeds your storage plan, you could exclude certain items or else upgrade your iCloud storage plan.


For more help upgrading your iCloud storage, check out these steps:


How to upgrade on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Go to Settings, then tap your name. 
2. Tap iCloud, then tap Manage Account Storage or Manage Storage. Or scroll down and tap Upgrade to iCloud+.
3. Tap Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
4. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.


For more info, check out: Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


We hope this helps out.


Take care!


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