How to Delete iPhone Backup from iCloud

My phone hasn't backed up in weeks because my iCloud storage is full. Can I delete the old backup so there's room for a new one?

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Myra· Answered on Jul 29, 2024

To delete an iPhone backup from iCloud, follow these steps:

On Your iPhone or iPad

  • Tap the Settings app on your device.
  • Tap your name > iCloud > Manage Storage or Manage Account Storage.
  • Tap on Backups to see a list of device backups associated with your account.
  • Tap the name of the device whose backup you want to delete.
  • Tap Delete Backup, then confirm by selecting Turn Off & Delete. This will remove the backup from iCloud and disable iCloud Backup for that device.

On a Mac

  • Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
  • Click on Apple ID, then select iCloud.
  • Click Manage next to the iCloud storage bar.
  • Choose Backups from the left sidebar.
  • Select the backup you want to delete and click the minus (-) button. Confirm by clicking Delete.

On a Windows PC

  • Launch the iCloud application on your PC.
  • Click on Storage. Choose Backup from the list of items.
  • Select the backup you wish to delete and click Delete. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

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  • Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch EaseUS MobiMover.
  • Choose Backup Manager > Back Up. Select the data you want to keep a copy of.
  • Click One-Click Backup to start the process, and all the selected categories will be transferred to your computer.

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