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iPad wont backup to iCloud

IPad wont backup to iCloud


iPad Pro (4th generation)

Posted on Jul 2, 2023 3:19 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2023 5:26 PM

Are you unable to backup to iCloud at all - or are you experiencing difficulty with automatic backup to iCloud?


When initially enabling iCloud backup, the automatic backup process won’t run until you have manually triggered an initial backup from iPad settings:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > iCloud Backup >

  • Backup This iPad - set to ON
  • Backup Now


After the initial backup, the next automatic backup should run when these conditions are met:

  • 24hrs or more have elapsed since the last backup
  • the iPad is connected to its Power Adapter
  • the iPad is connected to WiFi
  • the iPad is locked


More information about backing-up your iPad - and troubleshooting if needed - can be found here:

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

If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support

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Question marked as Best reply

Jul 2, 2023 5:26 PM in response to LancePreston

Are you unable to backup to iCloud at all - or are you experiencing difficulty with automatic backup to iCloud?


When initially enabling iCloud backup, the automatic backup process won’t run until you have manually triggered an initial backup from iPad settings:

Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > iCloud Backup >

  • Backup This iPad - set to ON
  • Backup Now


After the initial backup, the next automatic backup should run when these conditions are met:

  • 24hrs or more have elapsed since the last backup
  • the iPad is connected to its Power Adapter
  • the iPad is connected to WiFi
  • the iPad is locked


More information about backing-up your iPad - and troubleshooting if needed - can be found here:

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

If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support

iPad wont backup to iCloud

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