I currently have the iPhone 5, but I had the 3GS before I upgraded to the iPhone 5. When I tried to back my iPhone 5 up to iCloud, it said that it couldnt be done because I didnt have enough space on it. The 3GS I had is still backed up tp iCloud and is taking up most of the space. If I deleted the backup for the 3GS, will it affect my iPhone 5?
iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4
Hi JesusLives2017,
I've got a couple articles here with some information that may help:
iCloud: Troubleshooting creating an iCloud backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3992
I can't back up because there's not enough storage available.
If your iCloud storage reaches its maximum capacity, you can take any of the following actions:
- Purchase more storage.
- Create a smaller backup. Tips for creating a smaller backup:
- Select which apps to back up. Include only the apps that contain important data.
- Reduce the size of your Camera Roll backup by deleting unwanted photos and videos before backing up. Optionally save the photos and videos to your computer before deleting them.
- Turn off backup for Camera Roll, especially if you already back up your Camera Roll to your computer.(Your iCloud Photo Stream is not a backup of your Camera Roll.)
- Delete old messages from your device, especially messages with attachments. To delete a message, swipe over it, then tap Delete.
- Delete items that you no longer need from iCloud, optionally saving them to your computer before deleting them. For example, you can:
- Delete old backups, such as backups for devices you no longer have.
- Delete app data or documents.
- Delete old email messages, especially messages with attachments.
iCloud: Remove an iOS device backup from iCloud
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12792
Cheers!
- Ari
Removing your 3GS backup will not effect your iPhone 5 in any way.
iCloud Backup
