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How do I permanently delete iCloud backups?
Delete backups and turn off iCloud Backup for your device
- Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
- Tap Manage Storage > Backups.
- Tap the name of the device whose backup you’d like to delete.
- Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.
Why can’t I delete my iPhone backup from iCloud?
If you cannot delete the iCloud backup, you might want to try deleting it from your iOS device. Navigate to Settings > iCloud > Storage. Go to Manage Storage and select the device whose backup you can’t remove. Wait for the backup options to show.
How do I delete old iOS backups?
In iTunes, choose Preferences, then click Devices. From here, you can right-click on the backup that you want, then choose Delete or Archive. Click OK when you’re finished. Click Delete Backup, then confirm.
Can I delete my iCloud backup and start again?
A: The short answer is no—deleting your old iPhone backup from iCloud is completely safe and won’t affect any of the data on your actual iPhone. You can remove any device backup stored in iCloud by going into your iOS Settings app and selecting iCloud, Storage & Backup and then Manage Storage.
What happens when you turn off iCloud backup?
These backups take place automatically, so you are always covered. If you switch them off, you will have to take care of this yourself. You can make local backups to a Mac or PC using iTunes or — in macOS Catalina — in the Finder.
What happens if I delete my iCloud backup?
If you delete iCloud backup, your photos, messages, and other app data will be permanently removed. Your music files, movies, and the apps themselves are not in iCloud backups. You can download them on iPhone any time you want.
How do I Delete my iPhone backup from iCloud?
See Back up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to iCloud. Open the iCloud for Windows app, then click Storage. Click Backups on the left, select an iOS or iPadOS device on the right whose backup you do not need, then click Delete. If you do not see Backups on the left, your iOS or iPadOS devices do not have any iCloud backups.
How can I free up space on my iCloud?
You can free up iCloud storage space by deleting the entire iCloud backup for an iOS or iPadOS device, such as a device you no longer own. If you’re restoring a device from an iCloud backup, you must wait until the restore process is finished before you can delete the backup.
How much space does an iCloud backup take?
That being said, every backup takes up space. If you back up your devices a lot, you could find yourself running out of space in your iCloud storage — especially if you only have the 5GB Apple gives you.
Why do I need a backup on my iCloud?
Storing backups in iCloud is a fantastic idea in case your iPhone, iPad, or Mac ever gets reset for any reason. You don’t want to lose any important files, photos, or app data, but every backup does take space.