My Whatsapp is not backing up iPhone [2024] 💥
These are seven suggestions for iOS users who have the WhatsApp is not backing up problem on iPhone when backing up to iCloud. If you have an Android phone you are wrong here and should read this article instead. Okay, let's get started.
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1. Is iCloud down?
Although the odds of this happening are slim, it is possible that iCloud's servers may be offline. Apple could, for example, have stopped iCloud maintenance support.
You can check this by going to Apple’s Status page online. This will tell you if iCloud’s servers are available. You cannot take a backup if it's down.
2. Space on iCloud
Before you do anything to fix WhatsApp not backing up to iCloud, ensure that there is sufficient space available. The backup process will not be completed if your iCloud storage is full. To check how much space you have, go to the iCloud Settings on your device. If it is indeed full or almost full, then delete some images or videos.
3. Reset the network settings
Sometimes users accidentally overwrite network settings, which can cause WhatsApp backup on iPhone to have issues. Resetting the device's network settings is the best way to resolve this issue. Go to "Settings" >> "General" >> "Reset", and then tap the "Reset Network Setting" button.
4. Delete old iCloud backup
It is possible for the backup process to become stuck if you have taken a previous backup of your data in iCloud. You can quickly fix the iPhone WhatsApp backup stuck issue by going to its iCloud "Settings" >> "storage" >> "backup" and deleting any backups. Launch WhatsApp again and now attempt to create a backup.
5. Force iPhone to re-start
This is the best way to resolve all types of issues with an iOS device. Force-restarting (a so-called soft reset) resets the device's preset power cycles and removes any cache data. You can force a restart of an iPhone by first pressing the "Volume Up" button quickly. Then, release the button and then press the "Volume Down" button. Once you have released it, press the Side button. The device will restart automatically once it is released. This works for iPhone 8 and upwards.
6. Update your iOS version
You should update your iPhone immediately if it is using an outdated or unstable iOS version. Go to "Settings" >> "General" >> "Software update" to view the most recent stable iOS version. Wait for the firmware to be downloaded and installed by tapping the "Download and Install" button. Check if your WhatsApp backup problem is fixed after the device restarts.
7. Switch to iTunes
If you're unable to save your WhatsApp conversations on iCloud then you might consider backing up on iTunes. You can do this by connecting your iPhone to iTunes, opening iTunes, and going to its Summary section. Click the "Backup Now" button under the Backups section. Make sure that the backup is on "This Computer" and not "the cloud".
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