5 Proven Ways to Fix iPhone/iPad Won’t Backup to iCloud

Joy Taylor Last Updated: Apr. 07, 2024

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iPhone won’t back up to iCloud

Why My iPhone Won’t Back Up to iCloud?

• Limited iCloud Storage

iCloud provides 5 GB of free space to back up iPhone data. If your iCloud is full, you need to buy more space to back up successfully.

• Poor Wi-Fi Connection

To back up files on iCloud, you should connect to a smooth Wi-Fi and start. Cellular or poor Wi-Fi connection will influence the process of backup.

• iCloud Account Error

Sometimes, an unknown iCloud account error can cause iPhone won’t back up to iCloud issue.

How to Fix iPhone Won’t Back Up to iCloud Issues

Method 1. Check iCloud Storage

Step 1. Go to settings and tap on your profile.

Step 2. Tap on iCloud and check if the storage is used up.

iCloud Storage on iPhone

Step 3. If it is, you can upgrade to iCloud+ to back up your iPhone.

If you have enough iCloud space, check the next method.

Method 2. Check your Wi-Fi Connection

A poor Wi-Fi connection will influence both iCloud backup and iOS updates. You can follow the steps to Reset your network connection and back up your iPhone again.

1. Go to Settings and tap on General.
2. Reset and tap Reset Network Settings.
3. Your iPhone will reset all network settings.
4. Connect to the Wi-Fi again to back up your iPhone.

Or you can connect to a different Wi-Fi network and check if your iPhone still won’t back up.

Method 3. Back Up iPhone to Computer

It’s also a good choice to back up your iPhone files on the computer without iCloud or iTunes. AnyTrans will help to back up your iPhone or iPad with ease on your computer. Just one click, all your data can be backed up in seconds. Check the full features of AnyTrans in the following:

• Back up your iPhone on the computer easily and quickly.
• Wirelessly backup your iPhone to the computer. AnyTrans enables users to back up iPhone content through Wi-Fi. It also supports users to back up regularly.
• Upload data from the computer to iCloud. Log in to your Apple ID, you can upload your computer content to iCloud within one click.
• Lets you selectively backup data to iTunes, computer, iCloud. Unlike iTunes and iCloud, you don’t need to back up the whole iPhone but only back up the data you want.
• All the backup files are readable. You will have access to your backup files. In other words, you could check what content has been backed up.

AnyTrans is 100% safe software without viruses, just be free to download AnyTrans and follow the steps below to back up your iPhone data easily and quickly.

Steps to Make iTunes Backup

Step 1. Install and launch AnyTrans on your computer, plug in your iPhone > Click Backup Manager.

Back up iPhone with AnyTrans

Step 2. Click the Back Up Now option > You can change the Backup Path according to your needs.

Change Backup Path

Step 3. AnyTrans will start to create a backup > When it completes, you will see the following interface.

The Backup Completed Page

Steps to Backup iPhone Data Selectively

Step 1. Install and open AnyTrans on your computer > Plug in your iPhone > Choose Device Manager on the main interface > Go to the category management screen and select one category > We choose Photos for example.

Go to Device Manager and Click Photos

Step 2. Select the pictures you want to backup > Click Send to Mac/PC button to download them to the computer, or click Upload to iCloud button to save them to iCloud.

View Albums with AnyTrans

Step 3. On the top of the interface, select the To PC button to initiate the transferring process.

Select Photos and Send to PC

Then your iPhone will be backed up with AnyTrans. There is no worry about data loss

Also Read: How to Backup iPhone to Computer >

Method 4. Upgrade iOS/iPadOS

An outdated iOS may cause the iPhone won’t back up to iCloud issues. In this case, you can check for system updates and ensure a successful backup in iCloud.

1. Go to Settings and tap on General.
2. Tap on Software Update and check if there is new update available.
3. Update your iOS to fix iPhone won’t back to iCloud.

Method 5. Re-sign into Your iCloud

iCloud error may cause backup failure on iPhone. If you have not checked your iCloud status for a long time, you may not know its latest status. To make your iCloud run normally, it’s better to re-sign into the account and back up later.

1. Go to Settings and tap on your profile.
2. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on sign out.
3. Enter your iCloud password and sign out.
4. Restart your iPhone and sign into your iCloud account again.

The Bottom Line

The above 5 methods have covered all cases that iPhone won’t back up to iCloud. You can try them out and back up your iPhone to iCloud, iTunes or to the computer. Actually, AnyTrans is highly recommended to back up your iPhone in powerful ways. It can also transfer files from iPhone to iPhone. Download AnyTrans now and enjoy smooth backup for iPhone and iPad.

Joy Taylor

Senior writer of the iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android-related issues.