Backup of IPad Pro

I have been unable to back up my iPad Pro (MTXR2LL/A) for approx a month. I checked my network upload speed and it is good. I am currently am unable to take updates until I can backup to iCloud.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 10:51 AM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2023 4:34 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. Similarly, if automatic backup to iCloud fails for an extended period, it may be necessary to trigger a manual backup to resume automatic backup to iCloud:


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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Jul 4, 2023 4:34 PM in response to Tedgandy7

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. Similarly, if automatic backup to iCloud fails for an extended period, it may be necessary to trigger a manual backup to resume automatic backup to iCloud:


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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