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Back up phone memory to iCloud
You can back up the phone memory to iCloud to ensure that no data is lost when you update your mobile phone's software or if you lose your mobile phone. To back up the phone memory to iCloud, you need to activate your Apple ID on your mobile phone and establish a connection to a Wi-Fi network.
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Find "iCloud Backup"
Tap Settings.
Tap your Apple ID.
Tap iCloud.
Tap iCloud Backup.
Turn on automatic iCloud backup
Tap the indicator next to "iCloud Backup" to turn on the function.
The phone memory will be backed up automatically when your mobile phone is charging, the screen lock is turned on and a Wi-Fi connection is established.
Turn automatic back up using mobile network on or off
Tap the indicator next to "Back Up Over Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.
The phone memory will be backed up automatically using the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.
Back up phone memory to iCloud
Tap Back Up Now and wait while the phone memory is backed up.
Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
Tap Settings.
Tap your Apple ID.
Tap iCloud.
Tap iCloud Backup.
Tap the indicator next to "iCloud Backup" to turn on the function.
The phone memory will be backed up automatically when your mobile phone is charging, the screen lock is turned on and a Wi-Fi connection is established.
Tap the indicator next to "Back Up Over Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.
The phone memory will be backed up automatically using the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.
Tap Back Up Now and wait while the phone memory is backed up.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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