How to Change Data to Backup to iCloud on an iPhone

Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll to the fourth group of options and select iCloud. , Scroll down to Backup and tap it., Slide the iCloud Backup switch right to the "On" position., Tap OK to confirm your choice.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

    Do so by tapping the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (it might also be in a folder named "Utilities").
  2. Step 2: Scroll to the fourth group of options and select iCloud.

    , If you aren't already signed in with your Apple ID, you'll need to tap Sign In and do so with your Apple ID credentials first. , It should turn green. , Your information will now back up to iCloud automatically when your iPhone is plugged in, locked, and connected to wifi--no need to manually back up to iTunes.
  3. Step 3: Scroll down to Backup and tap it.

  4. Step 4: Slide the iCloud Backup switch right to the "On" position.

  5. Step 5: Tap OK to confirm your choice.

Detailed Guide

Do so by tapping the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (it might also be in a folder named "Utilities").

, If you aren't already signed in with your Apple ID, you'll need to tap Sign In and do so with your Apple ID credentials first. , It should turn green. , Your information will now back up to iCloud automatically when your iPhone is plugged in, locked, and connected to wifi--no need to manually back up to iTunes.

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