If you decide to turn off iCloud backup on your iPhone, there are a few things that will happen. Firstly, your iPhone will no longer be backed up to iCloud automatically. This means that any new data or changes made on your device, such as photos, videos, app data, contacts, and settings, will not be backed up to iCloud.
It’s important to note that turning off iCloud backup will not delete any existing backups that you have already made. Your previous backups will remain in iCloud unless you manually delete them. So, if you ever decide to turn iCloud backup back on in the future, you will still have access to your old backups.
However, it’s worth considering the implications of turning off iCloud backup. Without regular backups, you run the risk of losing important data if something were to happen to your iPhone. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged, you won’t have a recent backup to restore your data onto a new device.
Additionally, if you rely on iCloud backup to transfer data from an old iPhone to a new one, turning off iCloud backup will prevent this automatic transfer. You will need to find alternative methods to transfer your data, such as using iTunes or manually transferring files.
If you have concerns about the amount of storage space being used by your iCloud backups, you can manage your backups and delete unnecessary ones to free up space. This can be done by going to Settings on your iPhone, tapping on your Apple ID at the top, selecting iCloud, then Manage Storage, and finally, tapping on Backups. From here, you can select and delete specific backups that you no longer need.
If you turn off iCloud backup on your iPhone, it will no longer be backed up automatically to iCloud. Your existing backups will remain in iCloud unless you choose to delete them. It’s important to consider the potential risks of not having regular backups and to find alternative methods for data transfer if needed.