iCloud storage
My iphone says it cannot be backed up due to insufficient storage, but there is storage in cloud
iPhone 12, iOS 15
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Hello Ranju26k,
Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to back up to iCloud due to insufficient storage. We can understand why you'd reach out for a solution.
What we'll want to do is check to ensure your iCloud storage is enough to accommodate your current backup. Here is how.
If you can't back up to iCloud - Apple Support
"Check your iCloud storage and Next Backup Size in iOS or iPadOS
- Go to Settings > [your name].
- Tap iCloud. The amount of iCloud storage that you've used is listed at the top. Learn more.
- Tap Manage Storage.
- Tap Backups, then tap the device you're using. Next Backup Size is listed under Last Backup and Backup Size.
It may take a few minutes for your device to calculate Next Backup Size.
If your available iCloud storage is low
- Make more space available in iCloud by reducing the size of your backup or deleting information that you don't need.
- Upgrade your iCloud+ plan.
- If you still need help, contact Apple Support."
Cheers!