Full Solutions to iCloud Backup Failed Problem

Part 1: FAQs about iCloud Backup Failed Issue

1. Why iCloud Backup Failed?

There are several reasons why the iCloud backup failed, with being the most common ones are not enough iCloud storage, and not meeting backup requirements (like strong Wi-Fi connection).

2. How long should an iCloud backup take?

Well, it relies on your data amount, Wi-Fi condition, and iPhone condition. Overall, an iCloud backup should take 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Part 2: How to Fix iCloud Backup Failed No Enough Storage?

Not enough storage is one of the most common reasons behind such errors. So, you’re encountering a failed backup issue and it could be because the storage space on your iCloud account is not enough for the fresh backup to create. The good news is that an iCloud backup failed not enough storage problem can be addressed with ease.

1. First, Check Your iCloud Storage

1. On your iPhone, click on "Settings" and click on your name at the top.

2. Now, click on the "iCloud" option and here you can check out your iCloud storage.

   

2. Change Your Apple’s iCloud Storage Plan

If your iDevice failed to back up to iCloud because your storage is quite full, then you can simply change your Apple’s iCloud storage plan and get more storage.

1. Go to “Settings” and then move to the “iCloud” option.

2. Click “Manage Storage/iCloud Storage”>” Buy More Storage/ Change Storage Plan”.

   

3. Free Up Your iCloud Storage

You can also try to free up your iCloud storage instead of changing the plan. You can delete old backups in order to make space for the new backup you’re trying to make.

1. Go to “Settings” and then move to the “iCloud” option.
2. Click “Manage Storage”>” Backups”.
3. Click the device’s name whose backup you want to delete.

4. Tap “Delete Backup”>” Turn off & Delete” and that’s it.

   

Part 3: How to Fix Non-Storage Related iCloud Backup Failed Problems?

If the iCloud backup failed there was a problem enabling iCloud backup, not storage problem, the following workarounds come of great help.

Solution 1: Make Sure Your iPhone is Connected to Wi-Fi

To back up your device to iCloud, you need a strong Wi-Fi connection. You cannot back up your device to iCloud using mobile or cellular data. Thus, ensure that your iPhone is connected to a reliable Wi-Fi connection.

Solution 2: Sign Out Of iCloud and Sign In Again

You can also try to sign out of your iCloud account and then sign in again. In this way, you’re giving your iCloud account a fresh start when you sign back in, which could resolve a minor software issue that might be causing a problem enabling iCloud backup, and so, failed iCloud backup.

1. Open the Settings app and click your name.
2. Scroll down to locate and click the “Sign Out” option.

3. In a while, click the “Sign In” button and enter your Apple ID and passcode.

   

Solution 3: Reset All Settings

Try to reset your device’s all settings and it could resolve a software issue that’s leading your iCloud backup to fail. When you reset all settings, it will erase and restore everything in your device’s settings app to factory defaults. Once the reset is done, you’ll need to reenter your Wi-Fi passcodes, reconnect Bluetooth devices, and much more. But, it may help you fix your iCloud backup failed problem, so let’s give a try to it by following the below steps:

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2.  Go to “General”>” Reset”.

3. Tap “Reset All Settings” and that’s it.

   

Solution 4: Repair iPhone System without Data Loss

Is your iCloud backup keeps failing even after trying the above workarounds? If so, then you may need to repair your iOS system to get the issue fixed. So, we recommend you use UltFone iOS System Repair that can help you repair your iOS system without causing data loss. This tool comes in very handy to fix system related issues with great ease and in just a few clicks.

Here’s how to use UltFone iOS System Repair tool to fix iCloud backup not working problem.

• Step 1 Run the tool, connect your iPhone to your system using a USB cable, and then click the “Repair Operating System” option.

  

• Step 2 Tap “Fix Now” and then download the firmware package recommended by the software for your device.

  

• Step 3 After downloading the firmware, click “Repair Now” and then the software will start doing its job. In a few minutes, it will repair your iOS system and then you can try again to back up your iPhone to iCloud.

  

Part 4. Use iCloud Alternative

Well, iCloud is not the only option you have to create a backup of your iPhone or iPad’s data. Continue reading ad learn two ways to backup your iPhone without iCloud.

Way 1: Backup to iTunes

iTunes is a great backup tool for your iPhone’s most vital data. If you’re using a Windows PC or Macs that run Mojave or earlier versions of macOS, you can take advantage of iTunes. So, let’s learn how to use iTunes to back up your iPhone:

1. Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer.
2. Step 2: Click on your device icon and go to the “Summary” tab.

3. Step 3: Under “Backups”, choose “This Computer” from the backup options and then click “Back Up Now” button.

   

Way 2: Backup iPhone to Computer

Not an iTunes user? Take advantage of UltFone iOS Data Manager as it has a free feature to backup your iPhone’s data to the computer with ease. This tool has tons of advantages over iTunes/iCloud. It can backup without space limitation. Moreover, it will let you perform selective backup and you can even preview what you’re going to back up. No matter whether it’s backing up contacts, photos, videos, music, or WhatsApp, you can definitely rely on UltFone iOS Data Manager.

Let’s have a quick look at the simple guide on how to use UltFone iOS Data Manager to backup your iPhone to computer:

1. Step 1: Run the software, connect your iPhone to the computer, and then select “Backup & Restore”>” Device Backup & Restore.

   

2. Step 2: Select the target file type you’d like to backup and hit on the “Backup” button.

   

3. Step 3: Once the backup is done, you can view backup list or view backup data.

   

Wrap It Up

That’s how you can fix iPhone backup failed not enough space on iCloud or due to other reasons like there was a problem enabling iCloud backup. Well, the quick fix is UltFone iOS System Repair, or else you can simply go with iCloud alternatives to backup iPhone without iCloud.