The date of your last backup version helps you figure out what sorts of content to include in your next backup. This especially comes in handy if you want to create multiple backup versions.
Thankfully, the essential details of your backups are stored on your iPhone. So, you can directly check the date without external help.
How to Check Last Backup on iPhone?
The easiest way to check your backup details on an iPhone is through the settings. Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to Settings and tap on your Apple profile.
- Tap on iCloud.
- Scroll down and tap on iCloud Backup.
- At the bottom of the screen, you can view the All Device Backups section. Tap on your iPhone.
- You can now check details, like the date of your last backup, backup size, next backup size, and the list of backed-up apps.
The above steps are as per iOS 16. If you’re using an older version of iOS, some settings may slightly differ.
Delete or Turn Off iCloud Backup on iPhone
If you want to turn off backup without deleting your existing backups, follow the above steps to go to the iCloud Backup page. Then, turn off the option that says Back Up This iPhone.
To delete and turn off iCloud backup for selected apps, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings > tap on your Apple profile.
- Tap on iCloud.
- Select iCloud Backup from the Device Backups section.
- Then, select your iPhone. From the list of apps, turn off the toggle next to the app on the same Backup Details page.
- To delete and turn off the entire backup, tap on Delete & Turn Off Backup at the bottom of the screen.
Why Is My iPhone Backup Failing?
If you’re having a hard time successfully backing up your iPhone data, here are a few things to consider:
- Make sure there’s enough space in your iCloud storage.
- Update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
- Try signing in and out of your iCloud account.
- Restore all your settings to default.
If you want a comprehensive guide on fixing a failed iPhone backup, you can check this article.
