Help Center
Select your language
  • azərbaycan
  • Afrikaans
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Melayu
  • català
  • čeština
  • dansk
  • Deutsch
  • eesti
  • English
  • español
  • français
  • Gaeilge
  • hrvatski
  • italiano
  • Kiswahili
  • latviešu
  • lietuvių
  • magyar
  • Nederlands
  • norsk bokmål
  • o‘zbek
  • Filipino
  • polski
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Português (Portugal)
  • română
  • shqip
  • slovenčina
  • slovenščina
  • suomi
  • svenska
  • Tiếng Việt
  • Türkçe
  • Ελληνικά
  • български
  • қазақ тілі
  • македонски
  • русский
  • српски
  • українська
  • עברית
  • العربية
  • فارسی
  • اردو
  • বাংলা
  • हिन्दी
  • ગુજરાતી
  • ಕನ್ನಡ
  • मराठी
  • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
  • தமிழ்
  • తెలుగు
  • മലയാളം
  • ไทย
  • 简体中文
  • 繁體中文
  • 日本語
  • 한국어
  • WhatsApp Web
  • Features
  • Download
  • Security
  • Help Center
  • Download
  • Features
  • Security
  • Help Center
  • Get in touch

How can we help you?

You can also browse the topics below to find what you are looking for.
iPhoneTroubleshooting

Can’t create or restore an iCloud backup

If you're having problems backing up or restoring from iCloud, try the troubleshooting steps below.

Can't create a backup

If you're unable to create an iCloud backup:

  • Verify you're signed in with the Apple ID that you use to access iCloud.
  • Verify iCloud Drive is turned on. Go to iPhone Settings > tap your name > iCloud > verify iCloud Drive is turned on.
  • Turn iCloud Drive off and back on. Go to iPhone Settings > tap your name > iCloud > turn iCloud Drive off and on.
  • If you've turned on iCloud Drive for any device using your Apple ID, update to iOS 9 or later to create a backup.
  • Verify you have enough available space on your iCloud account to create a backup. You need to have at least 2.05 times the space available in your iCloud account than the actual size of your backup.
  • If you're attempting a backup on a cellular data network, enable cellular data usage for iCloud.
  • Perform a manual backup by going to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Back Up Now.
  • Attempt the manual backup on a different network. Preferably the network you connect to the most.

Can't restore a backup

If you're unable to restore an iCloud backup:

  • Verify you're attempting to restore data from the same phone number and iCloud account that the backup was created on.
  • Verify there's enough space on your iPhone to restore the backup. You need to have at least 2.05 times the space available in your iCloud account and on your phone than the actual size of your backup.
  • If the backup was created using iCloud Drive, you’ll only be able to restore that backup on an iPhone with iOS 9 or later.
  • If you've turned on iCloud Drive for any device using your Apple ID, you won't be able to restore data on your iPhone unless it has iOS 9 or later.
  • Attempt the restoration from a different network. Preferably the network you connect to the most.
  • Turn iCloud Drive off and back on. Go to iPhone Settings > tap your name > iCloud > turn iCloud Drive off and on.
  • Sign out of iCloud and restart your iPhone by turning it off and on. Then, sign back in to iCloud and try the restore again.

Related resources:

  • How to back up to iCloud

  • How to restore your chat history

Was this article helpful?
YesNo
Why wasn't this article helpful?
  • The article was confusing
  • The article didn't answer my question
  • The solution doesn't work
  • I don't like the feature or policy
Thank you for your feedback
Help Center

WhatsApp

  • Features
  • Security
  • Download
  • WhatsApp Web
  • Business
  • Privacy

Company

  • About
  • Careers
  • Brand Center
  • Get in touch
  • Blog
  • WhatsApp Stories

Download

  • Mac/PC
  • Android
  • iPhone

Help

  • Help Center
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Coronavirus
2021 © WhatsApp LLC
Privacy & Terms