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Q: How to delete the backup data in iCloud with different IOS device?

I have 3 different Apple device: iPad/ iPhone and Mac.  When I found the iCloud storage space, it is more than 4.8G space was reserved as `Backup'.  I found the current devices which did not active the `Backup' function.   So the residues may be locked by the pervious devices.  Some is not available to use at this moment.

 

To release the storage space, I am looking for a way to clean it up with different IOS or Mac device?

 

 

BR,

 

Lewis

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Nov 23, 2015 8:46 PM

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Q: How to delete the backup data in iCloud with different IOS device?

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Nov 25, 2015 7:42 AM in response to LewisTang
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    Nov 25, 2015 7:42 AM in response to LewisTang

    Hey there LewisTang,

     

    I understand that you need to manage your iCloud storage, specifically your iOS backup storage. Here is an article for you that will help you accomplish this:

    Backups

    When you back up your iOS device to iCloud, the most important data on your device is backed up automatically, including your documents, photos, and videos. Learn more about what iCloud backs up.

    Use the steps below to manage how much storage you use.

    Select which iOS apps to back up

    Many apps automatically back up to iCloud after you install them. You can change which apps back up to iCloud and remove existing backups of that app's data from your storage.

    Use these steps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

    1. Tap Settings > iCloud. 
         
      • If you're using iOS 8 or later, tap Storage > Manage Storage.
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      • If you're using an earlier version of iOS, tap Storage & Backup > Manage Storage.
    2. Tap the name of your iOS device.
    3. Under Backup Options, turn off any apps that you don't want to back up. When you're asked to confirm, choose Turn Off & Delete to turn off Backup for that app and remove all of its data from iCloud.

    Delete backups and turn off Backup for your device

    Use the steps below for your device. 

    iOS

    1. Tap Settings > iCloud. 
         
      • If you're using iOS 8 or later, tap Storage > Manage Storage.
        •  
      • If you're using an earlier version of iOS, tap Storage & Backup, then tap Manage Storage.
    2. Tap the name of your iOS device.
    3. Tap Delete Backup. When you're asked to confirm, choose Turn Off & Delete to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that iOS device from iCloud. When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your iOS device.

    OS X

    1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
    2. Click Manage and select Backups.
    3. Select one of the device backups, then click Delete. When you're asked to confirm, choose Delete if you want to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that device from iCloud. When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your device.

    Windows 8 and Windows 7

    1. Open iCloud for Windows.
    2. Click Storage.
    3. Select Backup from the items listed.
    4. Select one of the device backups, then click Delete. When you're asked to confirm, choose Delete if you want to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that device from iCloud. When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your device.

    Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204247

     

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