Unable to Icloud backup my Iphone 13 proMax

I have been unable to backup my Iphone for sevral months.

My iphone is a 13 pro max and has a 700 GB unused storage on my phone and a barely used 2TB icloud storage.

I have tried several WiFi networks and the backup is never unending.


iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 26, 2025 11:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2025 11:53 AM

It shouldn't take so long, and apparently it's not the wifi. Do you use iCloud Photos? iCloud Drive? Do you have Optimize turned on?


Have you tried a forced restart? 

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after  the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start. 


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Sep 26, 2025 11:53 AM in response to KorporateRasta

It shouldn't take so long, and apparently it's not the wifi. Do you use iCloud Photos? iCloud Drive? Do you have Optimize turned on?


Have you tried a forced restart? 

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after  the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start. 


Let us know…

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