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Is 3.7 GB of space enough for a backup?

I recently have gotten a notification that I used up my free 5GB of data so I started clearing out stuff, starting with my photos. I also deleted my backup data, planning to back up my device after I cleared out the unnecessary stuff but it said that I couldn't because I didn't have enough ICloud storage. At the moment, I have 1.3 GB of my 5 GB used. Shouldn't 3.7 GB of space be enough for a backup? Am I being forced to pay for ICloud+ if I ever want to backup my device again?


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iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 10:51 PM

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Eric--F
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Posted on Oct 19, 2023 5:56 PM


Hello simonfiretootz,


Sadly, no, 3.7GB of space will not backup a 256GB device.


Alternatively, you can backup to your computer: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Or yes, you will need to buy iCloud storage: Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


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