Backup deletion warning on iPhone

my backup is say ing in the next 13 day my back will disappear from this phone to a new phone and I don’t have a new phone so how can I change this



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iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 31, 2025 11:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2025 2:43 PM

Apparently someone created this backup using:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > [Prepare for New iPhone] Get Started.


That creates an iCloud backup that only lasts a few days.


If that’s not your intent, then back up your iPhone the conventional way.

How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support


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