Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

Apple iPad mini (6th Generation)

iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 iPadOS 16.1 iPadOS 15.5

Back up the memory on your Apple iPad mini (6th Generation) iPadOS 17 to iCloud

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You can back up the tablet memory to iCloud to ensure that no data is lost when you update your tablet's software or if you lose your tablet. To back up the tablet memory to iCloud, you need to activate your Apple ID on your tablet and establish a connection to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 1 of 8

1. Find "iCloud Backup"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 8

1. Find "iCloud Backup"

Press your Apple ID.

Step 3 of 8

1. Find "iCloud Backup"

Press iCloud.

Step 4 of 8

1. Find "iCloud Backup"

Press iCloud Backup.

Step 5 of 8

2. Turn on automatic iCloud backup

Press the indicator next to "Back Up This iPad" to turn on the function.

The tablet memory will be backed up automatically when your tablet is charging, the screen lock is turned on and a Wi-Fi connection is established.

Step 6 of 8

3. Turn automatic back up using mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Back Up Over Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

The tablet memory will be backed up automatically using the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.

Step 7 of 8

4. Back up tablet memory to iCloud

Press Back Up Now and wait while the tablet memory is backed up.

Step 8 of 8

5. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1. Find "iCloud Backup"

Press Settings.

Press your Apple ID.

Press iCloud.

Press iCloud Backup.

2. Turn on automatic iCloud backup

Press the indicator next to "Back Up This iPad" to turn on the function.

The tablet memory will be backed up automatically when your tablet is charging, the screen lock is turned on and a Wi-Fi connection is established.

3. Turn automatic back up using mobile network on or off

Press the indicator next to "Back Up Over Mobile Data" to turn the function on or off.

The tablet memory will be backed up automatically using the mobile network when no Wi-Fi networks are within range.

4. Back up tablet memory to iCloud

Press Back Up Now and wait while the tablet memory is backed up.

5. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.