How to Fix iPhone/iPad Won’t Backup to iCloud

Question: “I’ve been having issues with backing up to iCloud. I plug my device into a power source then go to my settings iCloud back up, then check on backup. It does its thing for a few seconds then I lock my phone then when I unlock my phone and check, it says “couldn’t be backed up”.

— A User from iMore Forums

It is a well-known fact for every iPhone user that Apple provides you two common ways for backing up an iDevice: with iTunes or iCloud. This usually goes off without a hitch, but unexpected things happen somewhile. We have talked about how to solve the iPhone won’t backup to iTunes issue, in this post, we are going to help you fix the iPhone backup problem with iCloud. First, we have listed some potential solutions for you to solve the problem. Second, if these solutions are not helpful, we have recommended an alternative to backup your iPhone.

Part 1. Potential Solutions to Fix the iPhone Won’t Backup to iCloud

When you faced with this iPhone not backing up to iCloud problem, don’t panic, this might because you have a lack of iCloud storage. Firstly, check iCloud storage and make sure you have enough iCloud storage for backup (5 GB for free). Go to Settings > Your name > iCloud to have a check. If you have enough iCloud storage space, try the tips listed below to see if it can help you out.

• Reset Network Settings: Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings. Your iPhone will reset all network settings. Connect to the Wi-Fi again to backup. If your iPhone iPad is stuck on some Wi-Fi issues, please check this most common iPhone iPad Wi-Fi problems and solutions to fix them.
• Connect to a different Wi-Fi network.
• Update your iPhone/iPad to the latest iOS version.
• Log out from iCloud and log back in: Settings > Your name, and tap Sign Out at the bottom.
• Restart your iPhone: Hold down the home button and the sleep/wake button together until the screen goes black and you see the Apple logo. (For iPhone 7 or higher users, please press the home button and volume down button to make it.)
• Remove the previous iCloud backups for your iPhone: Go to Settings > Your name > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backup. Choose a backup, then tap on Delete Backup.

Part 2. An Alternative Way to Fix iPhone/iPad Won’t Backup Issue

Why won’t my iPhone still not backup to iCloud? What can I do? If the above methods are not working, we also offer you an iCloud alternative to backup iPhone/iPad/iPod with ease – with AnyTrans. It is an iOS content manager that helps backup, transfer, and manager 28+ types of iOS data on iPhone/iPad/iPod. Here are some features of it:

• Make iTunes backup in just one click. AnyTrans backs up iPhone content based on the backup format of iTunes. You don’t need to worry about backup content absence.
• Backup iPhone to the computer over Wi-Fi. AnyTrans enables users to backup iPhone content in a wireless way. It also supports users to backup regularly.
• Upload data from computer to iCloud. Log in your Apple ID, you can upload your computer content to iCloud within 1-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 one 100% safe software without viruses, just be free to download AnyTrans and follow the steps below to backup 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Also Read: How to Backup iPhone to Computer >

The Bottom Line

If you have some better solutions to solve the iPhone won’t backup to the iCloud issue, please share it with us in the comment section. Meanwhile, don’t forget to download the free trial of AnyTrans to have a try now. You can contact us via email if you have any problems when using it.