How to Erase or Wipe an iPhone
Open Settings., Tap your Apple ID., Tap iCloud., Scroll down and tap iCloud Backup., Tap Back Up Now.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Settings.
It's a gray app with gears (⚙️) that's typically located on your home screen. -
Step 2: Tap your Apple ID.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to your iPhone, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's at the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
Slide iCloud Backup to the "On" (green) position, if it's not already. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
Wait until the backup is complete.
You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to back up your iPhone. -
Step 3: Tap iCloud.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap iCloud Backup.
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Step 5: Tap Back Up Now.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray app with gears (⚙️) that's typically located on your home screen.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to your iPhone, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's at the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
Slide iCloud Backup to the "On" (green) position, if it's not already. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
Wait until the backup is complete.
You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to back up your iPhone.
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