why do I keep getting the message that I donot have enough storage to back up - when there is 3.5GB free?

why do I keep getting the message that I donot have enough storage to back up - when there is 3.5GB free?

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 9:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2023 11:25 AM

Likely because the amount of space needed by the next backup exceeds your available space.

Check: Settings > Apple ID > icloud > icloud backup > {DEVICE NAME}

You'll then see the last backup, backup size and the next backup size. The next size can take some time to calculate.

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Apr 29, 2023 11:25 AM in response to mukta146

Likely because the amount of space needed by the next backup exceeds your available space.

Check: Settings > Apple ID > icloud > icloud backup > {DEVICE NAME}

You'll then see the last backup, backup size and the next backup size. The next size can take some time to calculate.

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