Did your recent iCloud backup fail? It could happen to anyone and there is a contributing reason behind it. There are many reasons for the error to show up on the screen and we will go through them all. We have to address the error and then apply the solution accordingly. Multiple errors are surrounding iPhone iCloud backup that failed, so you have identified the culprit and then solve the issue faster.
iCloud Storage plans is full
iPhone/iPad can store a lot of data like Photos, Videos, iMessages, SMS, Contacts, Game details, and more. However, iCloud offers 5GB free cloud storage and you cannot upload anything above the limit. The 5GB comes under the free plan but you can expand the storage by paying a few bucks per month. Many device owners cannot afford to pay for cloud storage or they don’t need it, so you can remove existing files to clear storage and create free space.
- Click on the “Settings” app and then tap on your Apple ID name. You can access the Apple ID account from iPhone & iPad, so tap on your account name.
- Tap on “iCloud” to continue.
- Tap on “Manage Storage” to continue.
- Now, you have plenty of files & folders taking up space. If you take a closer look at the snapshot, you will find “Photos” taking up a lot of space in the cloud storage.
- We have selected backup and you will find all connected devices here and tap on the device.
- Let the device load all information related to the account and what’s inside the cloud storage.
- Swipe down to the bottom and then tap on “Delete Backup” to create free space.
- Tap on “Turn Off & Delete” to complete the process.
Now, you have to keep the iCloud storage to a minimum because the free plan is not enough for photos, videos, etc. You can upgrade the plan to 50GB for $0.99 only, which is not a bad deal at all.
iPhone Cloud Storage Backup Failed
If “your last backup couldn’t be completed” then the device internet connection might have disconnected in the middle of the process. It is a common problem that will happen from now & then and you don’t struggle because there is a solution to it.
- Go to the “Settings” app.
- Tap on “Airplane Mode” to turn off all networks including Wi-Fi connection.
- Wait for thirty seconds and then tap to enable it.
- The backup process should begin shortly in the background.
Airplane mode will disable all networks and if this doesn’t work, then you should connect to another Wi-Fi network. Your device or network may have suffered an error, and you can resolve it by connecting to another Wi-Fi router.
Sign out the iCloud Account
Your account might be suffering de-sync, which is a common problem. You can sign out of the account, so it can play reset the process and cancel the backup task. You can consider it as restarting the phone or unsubscribing service temporarily. You can set up the iCloud normally after logging in and it will work normally without issues.
- Tap on the “Settings” app and then tap on your Apple ID name. You can access the Apple ID account from iPhone & iPad, so tap on your account name.
- Swipe down to the bottom, where “Sign Out” is hiding and tap on it to continue.
- A confirmation pop-up shows up on the screen asking to enter the Apple account password.
- Enter the password and then tap on “Turn Off” to end the process.
Apple will sign out the device from the account and remove all configuration files at the same time. You can restart the device if you want and it is optional but you should log in to the account after a minute or two. Set up the device as usual and it will update the account automatically and resolves iCloud backup failed error.
iTunes
Apple introduced iTunes to control the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, which was a great leap towards the PC Suite category. iTunes is available on Mac OS X and Windows PC, but they did not provide a standalone suite for Linux operating system for some odd reason. You can install the Apple PC Suite on your machine and then back up the device manually. iTunes will create a unique path between the device & the Apple server.
- Launch iTunes and connect the device to a desktop-class machine via lighting cable.
- Click on the iPhone or iPad icon located on the middle menu.
- Click on “Back Up Now” to complete the process.
iTunes will automatically connect to the Apple servers and create a path for the device to upload the backup smoothly. This way you don’t have to rely on 2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, or Dial-up connection and solve the error without a third-party tool. However, you have to be patient throughout the process because it may take a longer period depending on the size of the backup.
Contact Apple Support Team
You should not hesitate to contact Apple customer care because this is could be something else. Your network may be creating a problem or there might a problem with your Apple ID.
Phone Number: 000 800 100 9009.
You can reach the official service center or online store via Apple Support Page.
Final Words
We have listed five solutions that you can try to solve “iCloud Backup Failed” on iPhone/iPad. You can try resetting the device but we won’t think that it would help you in solving the problem. However, you should consult Apple customer care because your account might have issues.
