How to Manually Start an iCloud Backup

If you have recently upgraded your device to iOS 5, you must be using iCloud for your backup. Apple allows you to manually trigger an iCloud backup by following a simple process as described in this article. Even though iCloud creates automatic backups for your device when you are connected to Wi-Fi, Apple also allows you to create backups on iCloud manually in case you want to create a backup in emergency.

How to Manually Start an iCloud Backup

Follow the simple steps as given below to create a manual backup on iCloud.

1. Go to Settings > iCloud.
2. The new screen will show you a list of the services you are currently syncing with iCloud.
3. You can find a button “Storage & Backup” at the bottom of your screen. Click on the button to proceed further.
4. Inside the backup section, you can find a button at the bottom labeled “Back up Now”. You can click on the button whenever you are ready to create a backup on iCloud.
5. The good thing with creating a backup on iCloud is that it will not affect your device performance and you can continue working with your device while iCloud creates a backup silently at the backend.

Another advantage of using iCloud with your iOS 5 devices is that if you buy any app, eBook or music from iPhone, it will save a backup of the purchase item on iCloud for free.

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