As we all know, iCloud is one of the first choices when backing up iPhone/iPad. When performing iCloud backup, you may encounter the problem that iCloud backup turns gray. This means that iCloud backup will never start until the "Backup Now" feature is turned on.
Before we take steps to solve this problem, let us first backup our iPhone with iTunes to prevent data loss.
Then we can check out the effective solutions below to fix this iCloud backup grayed out issue.
Why is my iPhone iCloud backup gray & basic solutions
If iCloud backup is grayed out, the backup of iCloud will not be successful. Here are the reasons why this error occurs:
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iPhone is not connected to WiFi or cellular network.
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The device may be connected to a restricted network.
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There are some issues with iCloud or Apple servers.
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The iOS system is malfunctioning.
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Apple server problem.
Simple steps to fix iCloud grayed out
1. Sign out of iCloud and sign in: Go to "Settings" > "[your name]" > "Sign Out" on your iPhone to sign out of your iCloud account. Then log in again and check if iCloud backup is still gray.
2. Check the network status: Make sure the device is connected to a stable network.
3. Turn off airplane mode: Open the Settings application and click "Airplane Mode" to confirm that airplane mode is turned off.
Other ways to solve iCloud backup grayed out
1. Disable restrictions in settings
Sometimes, if the device is connected to a WiFi network in a restricted public area, the iCloud backup feature will not turn on. Try turning off throttling to verify if this resolves the issue.
1. Go to the Settings app, click on General, then click on Restrictions.
2. Start