How to iCloud Backup On iPhone, iPad & Mac?
You can create a copy of all the phone numbers, text messages, images, and other data on your iPhone by backing it up. When your iPhone is stolen or lost, you can quickly recover your data by doing this. Following are instructions on backing up your iPhone, iPad & mac to iCloud.
How to Back up Your iPhone into the iCloud
1. Open the “Settings App” on your iPhone: if you can’t find the app, you can swipe down from the centre of your home screen. In the search box at the top of your screen, enter “Settings” and press “Go.”
2. Then tap on “Your Name”: This will be the first menu at the top of the screen next to your profile icon.
3. Next, Click on “iCloud”.
4. Then select “iCloud Backup”.
5. Now, Turn on the Sidebar of “iCloud Backup”: If it is green, you can move on to the next step because iCloud backups are enabled.
6. Finally, tap on “Backup Now”: Hold off until the backup procedure is finished. Do not disconnect your internet connection while your iPhone is backing up your data.
7. If you receive a message informing you that the backup was unsuccessful due to insufficient cloud storage then you can manually remove files from your backups.
How to Back up Your iPad into the iCloud
1. Open the “Settings App” on your iPad: if you can’t find the app, you can swipe down from the centre of your home screen. In the search box at the top of your screen, enter “Settings” and press “Go.”
2. Then tap on “Your Name”: This will be the first menu at the top of the screen next to your profile icon.
3. Next, Click on “iCloud”.
4. Then select “iCloud Backup”.
5. Now, Turn on the Sidebar of “iCloud Backup”: If it is green, you can move on to the next step because iCloud backups are enabled.
6. Finally, tap on “Backup Now”: Hold off until the backup procedure is finished. Do not disconnect your internet connection while your iPad is backing up your data.
7. If you receive a message informing you that the backup was unsuccessful due to insufficient cloud storage then you can manually remove files from your backups.
How to Back up Your Mac to iCloud
1. Click on “Apple ID” icon.
2. Find and Tap on “iCloud” menu.
3. Sign-in to your “iCloud” Account (If you do not have already).
4. Tick all the “Checkboxes” for the items you need to back-up including: Pictures, E-mail, Contacts, Reminders, Calendar, Notes & Safari, etc.
Important Note: “In MacOS Ventura, some toggle buttons are used in place of checkboxes. Simply use them to enable or disable data backup to the iCloud”.
5. You can pick which apps can store their data in iCloud by clicking Options in the iCloud Drive line.
6. You can directly drag and drop individual files into the iCloud folder by accessing iCloud from the Finder window. Whatever you drag into the iCloud folder will be automatically stored in iCloud storage.
In conclusion, backing up your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to iCloud is a quick and easy way to protect your important data. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can ensure that your contacts, messages, images, and other files are securely stored in the cloud. In the event of loss or theft, you can easily restore your data to a new device or retrieve individual files from iCloud. It is important to note that if you receive a message indicating insufficient cloud storage, you should manually remove files from your backups to free up space. By regularly backing up your devices to iCloud, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that your valuable data is always safe and accessible.
FAQs?
Q1: When I back up my iPhone or iPad data where does it save?
Ans: When you back up your iPhone or iPad data using Back-up feature, the data is saved on Apple’s servers and can be accessed from any device signed into your iCloud account. To check if you have an iCloud backup of your device, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage, then select your device.
Q2: Does iPhone Back-up including photos?
Ans: Yes, when you back up your iPhone or iPad, the backup includes your photos if you have enabled the iCloud Photos or iCloud Photo Library feature. This feature automatically backs up all of your photos and videos to iCloud and syncs them across all your devices.
Q3: Can I use an iPhone backup to set up an iPad?
Ans: Yes, you can use an iPhone backup to set up an iPad. Both devices use the same operating system, iOS, and the backup files are compatible between the two devices.
Q4: Does my iPad automatically backup to iCloud?
Ans: By default, if you have enabled iCloud backup on your iPad, it will automatically backup your device to iCloud when it is connected to Wi-Fi, locked, and charging. This means that your iPad will be backed up daily, as long as it meets these requirements.