How to Delete Old iCloud Backups and Save Space

Running out of space in iCloud? You probably have old backups that you no longer need and that we will teach you how to delete

Those in Cupertino have had their own cloud storage service for their devices for several years. It is more viable to use with Apple devices such as iPhone or iPad. If you’ve been using one of these for a while, chances are you already have iCloud backup enabled by default. Messages, emails, passwords, photos, videos, etc. are stored. The service includes 5 GB free but that won’t be enough. You have probably already paid for a storage plan, is this necessary? Today we will teach you how to review backups and delete old ones, which will save you a lot of space..

What does iCloud backup include?

In addition, if you have already changed iPhones several times and were able to restore from iCloud, the amount of information increases and therefore the space in the cloud decreases. There is no need to have old copies as they will only consume space that you can use for other purposes.

iCloud automatically backs up your entire iPhone or iPad every day whether it’s connected to Wi-Fi, turned on, locked, and whether it’s connected to a power source. If your device is stolen or lost, it’s easy to set up a new one with your backed up data.

iCloud Stores buys history, photos, videos, apps you’ve downloaded and organized, iMessage, ringtones, passwords, health data, HomeKit settings, and even copies of Apple Watch if you have one.

We know that with 5 GB free, all this amount of information does not fit and therefore Apple is forcing many users to buy one of its storage plans. This can save you a lot of time in terms of managing your information, but this can be managed by avoiding paying more money to those in Cupertino.

Deleting old copies saves space and keeps your information up to date

The main thing is to save space and delete what is no longer up to date. If you accumulate multiple copies, it’s likely that you won’t have enough space to save information from other apps or files in iCloud Drive for long.

Remember that iCloud is updated daily and if a recent copy has already been made, it is not necessary to have accumulated copies made for months or years. If for some reason you turn off backups, when you come back the device will again have an updated copy

Deleting iCloud Backups

1. Open the Settings app on iPhone or iPad
2. Tap your profile picture or name at the top of the screen
3. Select iCloud

Enter iCloud in iPhone Settings

1. Then select Manage iCloud storage
2. So head over to Backups
3. Tap the backup you want to deletecheck that this is the copy of the correct device, if you have an iPhone and an iPad
4. Tap Turn Off and Remove from iCloud

Delete iCloud backup

At the end of the process, iCloud backups on the device will be disabled. You can turn it back on by going to Manage iCloud Storage. You can also delete backups from a Mac in case you no longer have an active iPhone or iPad.

1. Open system settings
2. Click on it Apple ID (sign in if necessary)
3. Then click on iCloud
4. So head over to Manage in account storage
5. Click on Backups
6. The available backups will be displayed, Tap the copy you want to delete
7. Click the – sign and then click Delete to permanently remove it.

iCloud backups from Mac

Is it really worth making a backup?

If you do not want to enable automatic copying, The only option is to perform a conscious backup at regular intervals.. Month by month is the easiest way, although this only applies to basics like photos and videos, other apps could remain vulnerable unless they independently offer manual backup.

For example, in my personal case, I have not disabled iCloud backup but I have already realized that I have most of it full of photos and videos. It may be best to manually back up and deactivate this copy to have free iCloud space..

The advantage of having a daily backup is that it is easier to upgrade to a new iPhone. question of power manage space intelligently and realize delete old backups which we no longer need.

If you have further questions about iCloud, we leave you with the following article from official Apple support.