- Create the first image immediately after successfully installing a clean operating system. Install all the necessary drivers, make sure the programs and hardware are working, and then create the first archive.
- Set aside the second look for a couple of weeks. Download and install required applications, delete unnecessary ones, fine-tune your personal needs. Check that all components are working properly. By creating a backup at this stage, you will have a complete image with your favorite set of applications and functions.
- Get in the habit of regularly backing up Windows images to avoid unwanted data loss. The frequency depends on the free disk space. Optimally - every month, at least - once a quarter.
Even without a deep understanding of the architecture of modern operating systems, you will quickly figure out how to delete the backup copy of Windows from your computer. Use the step by step algorithm from this article or simply
First of all, I want to clarify that the iCloud cloud service provides a certain free space, which should not exceed 5 GB. A place exceeding the size provided earlier will have to be paid according to the tariffs determined by the company. How to make sure that the money remains intact and there is enough space (at least for important files)? It's not so easy to say goodbye to familiar functions. Moreover, there is no limit to the functionality of managing iCloud backups. The main thing is that you do not need a computer connection.
Delete the backup
Now I will explain to you how, without any extra effort on your part, to delete this copy (read about creating a copy), and delving a little deeper, you will understand why this should be done at all, does it make sense?
And so, deleting a backup from iCloud (instructions):
Why delete a backup and how else can you do it
If you walk around the Internet, you can find many detailed guides on how to delete a backup from iCloud. All of them are aimed at freeing up space in the cloud, but try not to download it unnecessary information, just disable some applications. After all, they are all also stored in iCloud. It is not necessary to store, for example, maps from the navigator. After all, they can be uploaded in a new way at any time.
Advice! If this cloud storage often runs out of space, then try deactivating the "Photo" switch. The pictures you take will no longer move to the cloud, thereby filling its place.
On deleting a backup from iCloud, there are also various videos, following which even a schoolboy can clean the cloud. All you need to do is just look at the recording carefully and do everything exactly as shown. You can watch this video below.
But I think that performing this procedure according to my photos will also be understandable for you and will take much less time.
Removal is all great, but remember the main condition - just try to clog your cloud less, and you will have to clean it much less often. And if you still need it, then now you have detailed instructions, and you can safely use it. You can read about how to restore data using an iCloud backup.
I hope the information I have provided above will help you avoid fuss and problems, good luck to everyone in this difficult matter!
For each user, Apple provides 5GB of free iCloud storage space. If you want more storage space, you have the option to increase your iCloud storage by purchasing a subscription to a storage plan. However, there are many ways to help you clear up iCloud storage space. One such way is to delete old iCloud backups on iPhone, iPad or iPod. Below, we are going to tell you how to delete iPhone backup from iCloud.
This is especially useful if you have several mobile iDevices. If your devices are linked to one account iCloud, then they will all use those 5 GB (or more). You can delete iCloud backups directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch... You can delete both new and old copies of iCloud at any time. If you want to delete a backup copy of another through one device, this is only possible if you used the same iCloud account on both devices.
If your storage space becomes full, you can delete your old iCloud backups. To do this, follow these steps.
How to delete backups from iCloud
You can delete all iCloud backups of any devices associated with your Apple ID. You cannot undo the deletion of copies, so delete them only when necessary.
- Open the app Settings.
- At the top of the screen, click on hisname.
- Please select iCloud.
- Click on Controlrepository.
- Now select Backups.
6. On the screen that opens, select device the copies of which you want to delete.
7. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Deletea copy.
- Confirm your action and disable if desired backup of this device.
- Repeat the process for the other copies you want to delete.
ICloud backups are deleted instantly and cannot be undone. However, immediately after uninstalling, you can create a new copy of your device. If you delete a copy of a device you use on a daily basis, we recommend that you create a new copy right away so as not to lose your data.
The method works in all modern versions of the system, including iOS 12, iOS 11 and iOS 10. If you have an older iOS version, you can still delete backups, but the process is slightly different.
How to Delete Backups from iCloud on Older Versions of iOS
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings.
- Go to General> Storage & iCloud.
- Scroll to iCloud Storage ... and press To govern... Also, you can go to iCloud location management via Settings> iCloud> Storage.
- Here you will see all the devices associated with your iCloud account and the space they take.
- Select the device you want to remove backups from iCloud. Click on Delete copy.
- Confirm the deletion by clicking Turn off and uninstall.
This action will delete the backup copy of the selected device. Alternatively, you can select another device, such as an iPad, and delete its backup.
Most often, you need to delete copies when you run out of storage in iCloud storage. When memory runs out, new backups are stopped. Moreover, . Other data, for example, information from applications, will stop loading into iCloud. Therefore, it is important to delete backups that you no longer need. Or, you can simply buy more storage in iCloud.
Now you know how to delete iCloud backups to free up storage space.
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The impetus for writing this article was the problems that I had when creating a backup in iCloud. But if I easily coped with the purchase of additional gigabytes with the lack of free space in the cloud, then another problem made me brainwash. Perhaps I'll start with her. Then I'll list other popular iCloud backup problems and how to fix them.
Failed to complete the creation of the last backup
It was this error that I got out when copying to iCloud. Moreover, on a computer in iTunes, a backup copy also refused to be created.
Solution. Delete the old iCloud backup. Settings-> iCloud-> Storage-> Manage... Select the device and press the red Delete Copy button.
The screenshot shows that I have a backup of 0 bytes. Actually this screenshot was taken after the first deletion 2 minutes before. You just need to wait a while for iCloud to clear the remnants of the old backup. I don't know what was going on in the repository, but after a couple of hours I was able to make a backup.
This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough free space in iCloud.
The easiest way to solve the problem is to buy additional free space in iCloud. Settings-> iCloud-> Storage-> Change storage plan. At the moment, the following tariffs are in effect:
- 5 GB - free
- 20 GB - 39 rubles per month
- 200 GB - 149 rubles per month
- 500 GB - 379 rubles per month
- 1 TB - 749 rubles per month
Free 5 gigabytes, in my experience, is only enough for 1-2 devices, but without iCloud backup. If you turn on the media library and take a picture, then 20 GB will not be enough. In general, nothing prevents you from increasing the tariff gradually. For example, with a whole zoo of gadgets with my head, I have enough tariff for 200 GB, where 40 gigabytes are occupied by photos. 1 backup takes 2-4 gigabytes on average.
But where am I leading this? Everyone has different situations and often people want to keep within some specific framework, for example, a 20 GB tariff. In this case, you can start saving space in iCloud. What can be done?
- Settings-> iCloud-> Storage-> Manage. See which apps are saving their documents and data to iCloud. Delete unnecessary documents.
- In the same place in the settings, look and be horrified by the size of the iCloud Media Library. Maybe it makes sense to delete unnecessary photos and videos from the device?
This iPad has not been backed up for 10 weeks. Backups are created when iPad is connected to a computer, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi
This message hints that you haven't had any backups for a long time. Don't ignore it if the information on your device is important to you. If this message appears, I recommend that you try to create a backup copy manually: you may have some kind of problem with the automatic creation of a backup. The problem should be identified and corrected.
Reserve iPhone copy will no longer be automatically created on your computer when syncing with iTunes
Don't be intimidated by this message. It is only a warning after enabling automatic iCloud backup. You can manually create a backup on your computer using iTunes.
This iPad has not been backed up recently because the restore process has not been completed. Want to finish downloading leftover purchases and media before backing up, or delete them along with all program data?
This iPad is now being restored. Then a backup copy will be automatically created.
Both problems indicate that you have not yet completed the device recovery process. Wait for the end of the recovery process. If the problem persists after a long time and you are sure that the recovery has already been completed, then try restarting the iDevice. And look carefully to see if all application icons are active (that is, not dimmed). If applications do not recover over time, then it may make sense to delete them and then reinstall them.
If you have any problems with the backup and you have not found a solution - ask your questions in the comments, clearly describing the problems. We will help you in any way we can! :)
Often, users of iOS devices are faced with an annoying reminder about the lack of free space in iCloud... Most often, the reason is the presence of old backups of various devices in the cloud storage. In this article, we will tell you how to delete and configure a backup in such a way as to save space in the "cloud" from Apple.
First, you need to figure out what is still occupied by the place in iCloud. Fortunately, this is easy to do from the iOS device itself - you just need to open Settings and go to the section iCloud and then select the item Storage.
The device displays information about the available and used storage space in iCloud. Below this data is the button Storage... You must click on it. 
The first in the list will be the backup copies of the devices associated with this one. Select the required one and click on the device name. 
After that, you can delete iCloud backups using the key delete copy.
In the same settings window, you can select program data from the device that will be saved in the backup. iCloud, it will also help with cloud storage.
