I turned off and deleted my iCloud back up for my phone. Trying to turn it back on and it won’t let me please help.

When I try to back it up now, it tells me it cannot complete the action. It’s plugged in connected to Wi-Fi and I have still did. It could do it over cellular. Nothing happens.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 27, 2023 1:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2023 3:29 PM

Hello Reachmch3,


For prompts about not being able to complete a backup, you'll want to follow the steps below:


1. In iOS or iPadOS, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Check that you're connected to Wi-Fi. 
2. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. Download and install any available updates for your device. 
3. Try to back up on another Wi-Fi network.
4. Check to make sure that you have enough iCloud storage for the backup


You can also find those steps in this resource: If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support


Should that still persist, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support: Apple Support They'll be in the best position to look into this further.


Take care.

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Sep 30, 2023 3:29 PM in response to Reachmch3

Hello Reachmch3,


For prompts about not being able to complete a backup, you'll want to follow the steps below:


1. In iOS or iPadOS, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Check that you're connected to Wi-Fi. 
2. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. Download and install any available updates for your device. 
3. Try to back up on another Wi-Fi network.
4. Check to make sure that you have enough iCloud storage for the backup


You can also find those steps in this resource: If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support


Should that still persist, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support: Apple Support They'll be in the best position to look into this further.


Take care.

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I turned off and deleted my iCloud back up for my phone. Trying to turn it back on and it won’t let me please help.

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