icloud unable to backup ipad

Family shared Ipad in Icloud is unable to be backed up, think due to upgrade required for IOS but insufficient space on Ipad. 32gb space, but 16.6gb used for system and OS, needs 12gb free for upgrade. Would have to remov

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 19, 2025 9:22 AM

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Nov 19, 2025 9:14 PM in response to sgaydalewis

sgaydalewis wrote:

Family shared Ipad in Icloud is unable to be backed up, think due to upgrade required for IOS but insufficient space on Ipad. 32gb space, but 16.6gb used for system and OS, needs 12gb free for upgrade. Would have to remov

Assuming your profile device is correct, your iPad Air can only be updated to iOS 12.5.7, which appears to be where it is already. You would have to consider a newer device if you wish to update.

icloud unable to backup ipad

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