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How to Back Up Your Phone on iPhone 16 / 16 Plus
Follow these simple steps to back up your phone on your iPhone 16 / 16 Plus. Each step is one action โ nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Make sure you are connected to WiFi.
- 2
Open the Settings app.
- 3
Tap your name at the top.
- 4
Tap "iCloud".
- 5
Tap "iCloud Backup".
- 6
Turn on "Back Up This iPhone".
- 7
Tap "Back Up Now" to start an immediate backup.
Helpful Tip
iCloud backups happen automatically every night when your phone is charging and on WiFi.
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