I went into my settings recently and saw a message saying “ready for your new iphone your data is ready to be moved to your new iphone but some apps aren't included you can change this in icloude settings your free icloud storage will expire in 17 days” What does this mean and how can I fix it?
iPhone XS, iOS 16
Greetings Atpontic,
Perhaps you could tell us what you’re wanting to fix about this message.
The free iCloud storage the message is speaking of is temporary iCloud storage to transfer data from your current device to a new one. The following article has more information on it. Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad There is no way to remove the temporary storage. You have 21 days to restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad before your temporary iCloud storage expires and your backup is permanently deleted. At this point, it sounds like there are 17 days left.
To get temporary iCloud storage, here's what you need
• If you buy a new iPhone or iPad and don't have enough iCloud storage to back up your current device using iCloud Backup, you're eligible to get temporary iCloud storage.
• Update your current iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
• Make sure that you know the Apple ID and password that you use with iCloud. Learn what to do if you don't know your Apple ID.
How to create a temporary backup of your current iPhone or iPad
1. Go to Settings > General.
2. Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset [Device].
3. Under "Prepare for New [Device]," tap Get Started.
4. If you see "iCloud Backup is Turned Off," tap Turn On Backup to Transfer.
5. If you don't have enough iCloud storage, you'll see a message that says you're eligible to get free extra iCloud storage. Tap Continue.
If you don't see this message, then you have enough iCloud storage to back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud.
6. Wait for the backup to complete.
What happens to your temporary iCloud storage after you restore your backup
After you restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad, your temporary backup is available for 7 days before it's permanently deleted.
If you want to keep using iCloud to back up your device, you can upgrade to iCloud+.
Thanks.
Greetings Atpontic,
Perhaps you could tell us what you’re wanting to fix about this message.
The free iCloud storage the message is speaking of is temporary iCloud storage to transfer data from your current device to a new one. The following article has more information on it. Get temporary iCloud storage when you buy a new iPhone or iPad There is no way to remove the temporary storage. You have 21 days to restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad before your temporary iCloud storage expires and your backup is permanently deleted. At this point, it sounds like there are 17 days left.
To get temporary iCloud storage, here's what you need
• If you buy a new iPhone or iPad and don't have enough iCloud storage to back up your current device using iCloud Backup, you're eligible to get temporary iCloud storage.
• Update your current iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
• Make sure that you know the Apple ID and password that you use with iCloud. Learn what to do if you don't know your Apple ID.
How to create a temporary backup of your current iPhone or iPad
1. Go to Settings > General.
2. Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset [Device].
3. Under "Prepare for New [Device]," tap Get Started.
4. If you see "iCloud Backup is Turned Off," tap Turn On Backup to Transfer.
5. If you don't have enough iCloud storage, you'll see a message that says you're eligible to get free extra iCloud storage. Tap Continue.
If you don't see this message, then you have enough iCloud storage to back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud.
6. Wait for the backup to complete.
What happens to your temporary iCloud storage after you restore your backup
After you restore your temporary backup to your new iPhone or iPad, your temporary backup is available for 7 days before it's permanently deleted.
If you want to keep using iCloud to back up your device, you can upgrade to iCloud+.
Thanks.
“Ready for your new iPhone”
