Where can I see my iCloud backups?

Answered by Phillip Nicastro

To access your iCloud backups, follow these steps based on your iOS version:

For iOS 11 or later:
1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Select the “iCloud” option.
4. Tap on “Manage Storage” or “iCloud Storage” (depending on your iOS version).
5. You will see a list of apps using iCloud storage. Look for the “Backups” section and tap on it.

For iOS 10.3 or later:
1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Choose the “iCloud” option.
4. Tap on “Storage” or “iCloud Storage” (depending on your iOS version).
5. Select “Manage Storage” or “Storage & Backup” (depending on your iOS version).
6. Look for the “Backups” section, and tap on it.

For iOS 10.2 or earlier:
1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Tap on “iCloud” in the Settings menu.
3. Select “Storage” or “iCloud Storage” (depending on your iOS version).
4. Choose “Manage Storage” or “Storage & Backup” (depending on your iOS version).
5. Look for the “Backups” section, and tap on it.

Once you have accessed the “Backups” section, you will see a list of your iCloud backups. Each backup will be labeled with the name of the device it belongs to and the date it was created. From here, you can view the details of each backup and manage your iCloud storage by deleting unnecessary backups to free up space.

It’s important to regularly check your iCloud backups to ensure you have enough storage available and to remove any unnecessary backups to avoid running out of space. You can also enable or disable automatic backups for specific apps in this section.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you locate and manage your iCloud backups effectively. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!