There are a few reasons why your iPad Air backup might be taking over 12 hours.
- Your internet connection is slow. If your internet connection is slow, it will take longer for your iPad to upload its data to iCloud. You can check your internet speed by visiting a website like speedtest.net.
- Your iPad is old or has a lot of data. Older iPads may take longer to back up than newer models. Additionally, if your iPad has a lot of data, it will take longer to back up. You can check how much data is on your iPad by going to Settings > General > About.
- You are backing up a lot of data. If you are backing up a lot of data, it will take longer to back up. You can choose to back up only certain types of data, such as photos, contacts, and calendars. To do this, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup > Choose Data to Back Up.
- There is a problem with iCloud. In rare cases, there may be a problem with iCloud that is causing backups to be slow. If you think this might be the case, you can check Apple's website for updates for updates or contact Apple Support for help.
What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
If you have tried all of the above and your iPad Air backup is still taking over 12 hours, you can try the following:
- Cancel the backup and start over. This may clear up any errors that are causing the backup to be slow.
- Restart your iPad Air. This can sometimes fix problems that are causing performance issues.
- Update your iPad Air to the latest software. Apple often releases software updates that improve performance and fix bugs.
- Contact Apple Support for help. If you have tried all of the above and your iPad Air backup is still taking over 12 hours, you can contact Apple Support for help.
I hope this helps!
