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Back up phone memory to iCloud

You can back up the phone memory to iCloud to ensure that no data is lost when you update your phone's software or if you lose your phone. To back up the phone memory to iCloud, you need to activate your Apple ID on your phone and establish a connection to a Wi-Fi network.

Press Settings.
Press iCloud.
Press Backup.
Press the indicator next to
Press OK.
Press Back Up Now.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "iCloud"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press iCloud.
      Log on to iCloud if you're asked to do so.
  • 2
    Back up phone memory
    • Press Backup.
    • Press the indicator next to "iCloud Backup" to turn on the function.
    • Press OK.
    • Press Back Up Now.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.