Your iPhone Has Never Been Backed Up to iCloud [Fixed]

Are you experiencing the same problem“Your iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud” when you trying to back up iPhone to iCloud using iTunes? iTunes says your iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud, even after waiting a few hours. Don’t worry too much, this guide will tell you why your iPhone is never backed up to iCloud and what you can do to make the backup successful.

Part 1. Why Does It Say My iPhone Has Never Been Backed Up to iCloud?

Usually, Apple users like to make an iCloud backup on iPhone directly. But maybe your computer's network is better than your phone's, so you’d like to back up your iPhone to iCloud using iTunes. However, “Why does it say my iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud”?

Well, this means that iTunes did not successfully back up your iPhone to iCloud. There are many reasons why your iPhone cannot be backed up to iCloud, such as a poor Internet connection, problems with iTunes or iCloud services, iPhone backup failed not enough space in iCloud, etc.

Part 2. How to Backup an iPhone That Has Never Been Backed Up

When iTunes says your iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud, you can try the 3 ways below to solve the problem.

Way 1. Check iCloud Storage Space

It is likely that the backup failed due to lack of iCloud space. Apple only provides 5 GB of free storage space to all users. 5 GB is far from enough to backup all iPhone data, especially when there are many photos and videos.

You can go to Settings > [your account] > iCloud > Manage Storage to check what data has been saved to iCloud. Choose Change Storage Plan if you want to purchase more iCloud storage space. If you do not want to upgrade the storage plan, you can try to delete the data of certain apps to free up storage space.

Way 2. Check Internet Connection

iCloud backups only work when the Internet is good. Please make sure that your computer has connected to a stable Wi-Fi. Open your browser and check to see if you can browse the web smoothly.

In addition, you can try to restart the Wi-Fi router and computer to refresh the Internet connection.

Way 3. Backup iPhone via Settings

It's possible that an iTunes problem caused the backup failure, so you see the “Your iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud” message. Why not make an iCloud backup on iPhone directly?

Go to Settings > [your account] > iCloud > iCloud Backup to turn on iCloud Backup. You can tap Back Up Now to create an iCloud backup immediately.

When the iCloud Backup option is turned on, it will automatically backup your iPhone if the following 3 conditions are met:

• iPhone is connected to a power source
• iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network
• The screen of the iPhone is locked

Part 3. Alternative Way to Backup iPhone [Full/Selective]

If your iCloud storage is insufficient to back up your iPhone, you can choose to backup iPhone without iCloud. While iTunes is a good option to create a full backup of your iPhone, a better choice is AOMEI FoneBackup.

AOMEI FoneBackup is a free and professional iOS data backup tool for Windows users, which helps you effortlessly back up and restore crucial data in various scenarios. AOMEI FoneBackup lets you easily make a full/selective backup of your iPhone, and one-click check the backup files in the backup package.

Highlights of Using AOMEI FoneBackup to Backup Your iPhone:
No Internet Required: AOMEI FoneBackup allows you to back up your iPhone without needing an internet connection, ensuring privacy and security.
Preview and Selective Backup: Before backing up, you can preview your files and select specific items to back up, saving time and storage space.
Support for Various File Types: Backup photos, videos, contacts, messages, music, and more, ensuring comprehensive data protection.
Selectively/One-Click Restore: AOMEI FoneBackup allows you to selectively restore iPhone backup or restore your data with a single click, making the process simple and efficient.

#1. Make a Full iPhone Backup with AOMEI FoneBackup

Step 1. You can click the download button below to get AOMEI FoneBackup and explore more by yourself!

Step 2. Launch AOMEI FoneBackup and plug in your iPhone > Click Phone Backup > Choose Full Backup > Get Started.

Step 3. Enable Backup Encryption to backup private data > Select a path to store the backup > Finally, click Start Backup.

#2. Selectively Backup Your iPhone with AOMEI FoneBackup

If you don’t want to back up all the iPhone data, you can preview and selectively back up your iPhone. Follow the simple steps:

Step 1. On the AOMEI FoneBackup home screen, navigate to Phone Backup and then select Selective Backup > Click Get Started to initiate the process.

Step 2. Click each icon to choose the files you wish to back up to your computer> Once your selections are made, click OK.

Step 3. Select your desired storage path and then click Start Backup to begin the backup process.

Bonus Tip: How to Manage iCloud on PC with AOMEI FoneBackup

Thinking of how to backup iPhone when iCloud is full? If your iCloud is full of unwanted files, consider moving them to your computer or organizing them by deleting excess photos, videos, and more. AOMEI FoneBackup simplifies the process for you. Here is a step-by-step guide to do that:

Step 1: Launch AOMEI FoneBackup and head to My iCloud > Sign in with your Apple ID and click Manage iCloud.

Step 2: In the user-friendly interface, locate and click each icon to preview and select files for download or deletion.

In addition to iPhone backup and iCloud management, AOMEI FoneBackup is a good iPhone transfer tool that can help you perform the iOS to PC file transfer between iPhone and PC devices.

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Final Words

When iTunes says your iPhone has never been backed up to iCloud, you can check the reason and follow this guide to fix this issue. If nothing works, you can make use of AOMEI FoneBackup to help you backup your iPhone data alternatively and manage your iCloud files with ease. Download AOMEI FoneBackup to enjoy its wonderful features!