Storing backups on iCloud is a wonderful idea if your iPhone, iPad, or Mac gets reset. We cannot stress enough how important it can be to know how backups are made for your iPhone and iPad.
Every backup takes up space. If you back up your devices a lot, your iCloud storage could be full. The good news about iOS 15 is that you can delete your old iCloud backups so there’s no need to have old data clogging up storage. The iPhone with the best storage is the iPhone that has the most recent backups and is free from unnecessary clutter.
What happens if I remove my backups from my iPhone?
Your data will be lost if all your backups are deleted from your iPhone. If something goes wrong with your device, backups are required.
How do you delete your old iCloud backups?
- You have only 5GB available space in iCloud. This means that you may need to delete older iCloud data backups to free up iCloud or resolve iCloud issues such as iCloud backup stuck. Here are some steps to help you delete old iPhone backups.
- To delete an unwanted task, go to iPhone Settings > “Your Name” > iCloud> Manage Storage > Backups. You can also download iCloud Windows from the computer. Sign in to Apple ID and click Storage > Click Backups. Choose the necessary backups and delete them.
- If you cannot delete iCloud Backup on your iPhone, you could try deleting it from your computer.
Is it safe to delete iPhone backups that are older than one year?
Once your backup is complete, you can delete the old backups from your account. This frees up space that you can back up to iCloud. If you are unable to restore certain data from the backups, you should not keep them.
How to delete iCloud Backups from an Apple iPad
You can store data on iPads. They are small enough for you to carry around, but large enough for you to see what’s being typed or watched clearly. An iPad is a breeze for anyone who has ever deleted iCloud backups.
- Navigate from your homepage to “Settings”.
- Scroll to the top and select your Apple ID (your photo is next).
- Tap “Manage Storage” underneath the storage bar.
- Select “Backups”, from the available options.
- Locate the backup file you wish to delete.
- Once you have selected the backup file, tap “Delete Backup”
- In the pop-up, confirm your action.
- To clear more space in your storage, you can repeat the above steps.
When is it time to delete old iCloud Backups?
Your iPhone’s digital data is protected by a backup. All of your data could be lost or damaged if your iPhone falls apart. Keep a current backup of your iPhone/iPad at all times. It is recommended to backup your iPhone/iPad to iCloud.
What happens if your backups are lost?
If backups are deleted from your phone, your data could be lost if your phone is damaged. It is a smart idea to store backups on an external hard drive or computer.
Why does my iCloud backup take up so much storage?
iCloud backups will be saved to your iCloud accounts, which are usually a premium service. If there is a lot of data stored in your iCloud account, the backup will take more space.
You don’t have to purchase an iCloud subscription. However, you can set your device to store only the last 1-2 weeks’ data.