Does deleting backup delete everything?

If you delete iCloud backup, your photos, messages, and other app data will be permanently removed. Your music files, movies, and the apps themselves are not in iCloud backups.
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Will deleting old backup delete everything?

Deleting iCloud backup is not as bad as it sounds. Here are the main points you should know about: It will erase the data you previously backed up to iCloud. So, in case you need to set up your iPhone from scratch, you will not be able to recover data from iCloud.
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Does deleting backup on iPhone delete everything?

Answer: A: Answer: A: Deleting a backup deletes the backup only from the iCloud storage, not anything on the iPhone.
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Why is my iCloud backup taking up so much storage?

Backups of your devices are often the culprits behind a full iCloud storage space. It's entirely possible you had your old iPhone set to upload backups to the cloud automatically, and then never removed those files.
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Do I need backups on iCloud?

Many apps sync their data online like this anyway, so the iCloud backup isn't completely essential. It depends on the individual app. To customize the individual apps that back up on another device, you'll have to visit this screen on the other device.
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How do I clean out my iCloud?

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  1. From your iPad or computer, sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Tap the iCloud Drive app.
  3. Select the files that you want to delete, then tap Delete .
  4. Open the iCloud Drive folder and tap Recently Deleted.
  5. Select the folders or files that you want to delete.
  6. Tap Delete.
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Do I really need iPhone backup?

iCloud Backup is best for you if: You prefer that iCloud take care of backups for you automatically when you connect your device to Wi-Fi and power. You want to restore data to your device from almost anywhere using a broadband Wi-Fi connection. You don't connect your iOS device to a Mac or PC very frequently.
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How do I clean out my iCloud storage on my iPhone?

Delete unwanted files in iCloud Drive from your iPad or iPhone
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, launch the Files app.
  2. Tap "Browse" at the bottom of the screen.
  3. In the Locations section, select "iCloud Drive." ...
  4. To delete an entire folder, tap "Select" in the screen's top right.
  5. Then, choose the folder and tap the Delete icon.
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What do I do when my iCloud storage is full?

iCloud storage is full: 7 tips on how to clear iCloud storage
  1. See what is taking space in iCloud.
  2. Download iCloud photos to PC.
  3. Extract and delete old iCloud backups.
  4. Delete files from iCloud Drive.
  5. Clean your mailbox.
  6. Save WhatsApp backups to PC.
  7. Organize contacts, calendars, notes, reminders.
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What happens if I don't backup my iPhone?

If I don't back it up, what will happen? Nothing, but if for some reason the device needs to be restored there will be a lot of data missing. The easy way around this is to either turn the Wi-Fi back on or plug the device into the computer it normally syncs with and backup the device to the computer.
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What does backups do on iPhone?

A backup allows you to copy and save the information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you replace your device, you can use a backup to transfer your information to a new device.
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