How do I find and delete missing iCloud back up data?

Hi

I deleted previous phone backup, but somehow it seems it wasn’t deleted from iCloud.

At the main “Manage Storage” page I see Backups using 35GB, but when entering the Backups, they are only using 14GB.

Where are my missing 20GB?


Thanks!



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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 13, 2025 11:00 PM

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Feb 14, 2025 6:14 PM in response to Davidgtlv

"How do I find and delete missing iCloud back up data?: Hi I deleted previous phone backup, but somehow it seems it wasn’t deleted from iCloud. At the main “Manage Storage” page I see Backups using 35GB, but when entering the Backups, they are only using 14GB. Where are my missing 20GB?"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Seeing What in iCloud Backup:

You'd have to do so one type at a time. For example...

  1. Photos: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive
  2. Contacts: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive
  3. Cloud Storage: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive


Download All of iCloud Drive:

You can download all of iCloud, and then search through the iCloud download using a the Search Bar on the top-right corner of a new Finder window on a Mac. Trash what is in iCloud, once all is downloaded and you can confirm it is accessible. Use my User Tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip


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