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My iCloud backup is on but it will only backup manually

My iCloud backup is on but it will not backup automatically. The only way to backup is manually pressing the backup now button


can anyone help with this?


iPad Air 3, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 7:15 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2023 9:59 AM

Meyrick61 wrote:

My iCloud backup is on but it will not backup automatically. The only way to backup is manually pressing the backup now button

can anyone help with this?

Your phone needs to be connected to wifi, plug into power source, locked and left alone in order for it to backup automatically.

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Apr 14, 2023 9:59 AM in response to Meyrick61

Meyrick61 wrote:

My iCloud backup is on but it will not backup automatically. The only way to backup is manually pressing the backup now button

can anyone help with this?

Your phone needs to be connected to wifi, plug into power source, locked and left alone in order for it to backup automatically.

My iCloud backup is on but it will only backup manually

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