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Hey guys, on an iphone 5c running version 8.1.3, I need to test if the icloud is working properly, in Settings->icloud->backup, it is showing "ON" with the green button to the right. I need to know for sure the icloud is indeed enabled and functional, how can I test that please?
If iCloud Backup has been working you should see the date and time of the last backup below the "Back up now" words at Settings > iCloud > Backup.
You can also go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage > device name and see more information.
Hmnn, you may be right as when i had chosen the backup now option, there was an itunes window which appeared asking for the apple ID password which I put in then it started the backing up. So if I am understanding this correctly, the phone's data can be backed up to 2 different sources itunes and icloud?
It can be backed up to iCloud -- that will happen automatically if you have Settings > iCloud > Backup turned on and you are connected to wi-fi and the phone is locked and plugged in to power. It happens automatically on my phone every night when I charge it
It can also be backed up to your computer via iTunes. That requires that you connect it to your computer via USB cable and that iTunes be installed and running on the computer.
Ok, thanks for clarifying and for the help all of you guys, I have learned a lot about iphone backup from this experiment, appreciate it!
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