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How do I backup phone but not photos

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 6, 2022 5:08 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2022 8:11 AM

See the article Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support

When you first set up iCloud on a device, iCloud storage is automatically turned on for certain apps. Some iCloud features are also turned on automatically. You can turn these on or off at any time and customize the settings for each device.

Set up iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support

Once photos box is turned off , also disable automatic iCloud back up How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud - Apple Support

Then back up your iPhone Back up iPhone - Apple Support

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Jul 7, 2022 8:11 AM in response to Audra1966

See the article Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support

When you first set up iCloud on a device, iCloud storage is automatically turned on for certain apps. Some iCloud features are also turned on automatically. You can turn these on or off at any time and customize the settings for each device.

Set up iCloud on all your devices - Apple Support

Once photos box is turned off , also disable automatic iCloud back up How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud - Apple Support

Then back up your iPhone Back up iPhone - Apple Support

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