How to manually back up your iPad 2 to iCloud

Description: This guide will show you how to manually back your iPad up to the iCloud online service.

  1. Make sure that your iPad is either connected to a WiFi network or to a 3G network.
  2. Tap the Settings app.
    iDevice, Settings Icon
  3. On the left-hand side, tap iCloud and then tap Storage & Backup in the bottom right.
    iCloud Settings, Storage and Backup
  4. Underneath the Backup section, make sure iCloud Backup is turned On.
    iCloud Backup Settings, Back Up Now
  5. Tap Back Up Now and wait for the process to finish. It will display the time remaining.
    iCloud Backup Progress
  6. Once done, tap the Home button on the bottom of your iPad to save the changes.
    iDevice Home Button

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