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Apple iPhone - Turn iCloud Backup On / Off

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Apple iPhone - Turn iCloud Backup On / Off

Here's how to turn the iCloud Backup option for your iPhone on or off.
iCloud® requirements:
  • Apple® iPhone® with iOS 5 or later
  • Mac® computer with OS X Lion or later
  • PC with Windows Media® or later
  • Outlook® 2007 or later
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Settings
     Settings icon.
    If unavailable, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. Tap the
    Apple profile
     at the top of the Settings menu.
    iCloud profile
  3. Tap
    iCloud
    .
    If prompted, enter the Apple ID and password then tap
    Sign In
    .
  4. Tap
    iCloud Backup
    .
  5. Tap the
    Back Up This iPhone switch
     to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off.
    If unavailable, tap the
    iCloud Backup switch
     to turn on or off.
  6. If prompted, tap
    OK
    .
  • Some features / services require a Wi-Fi connection, aren't available in all countries and access is limited to 10 devices.
  • For additional info, refer to Manage your iCloud storage.