With iOS 16.3, Apple promised better performance and fixes for a few issues. However, it brought its own set of problems. Many users who installed the latest version of the iPhone operating system have reported issues with the iCloud Backup feature. 

Being Unable to Safely Back Up Documents Leaves Users at Risk 

According to the story by Giz China, some users are getting the message "An unknown error occurred. Please try again later" when attempting to enable the automatic backups. Others are being told that the backups are temporarily unavailable. 

These problems affect users' ability to back up important data and documents. Without being able to back up, users are left exposed to the risk of losing information in the event of a crash, upgrade, or theft. 

iOS 16.3: iCloud Backup Feature Needs To Be Enabled 

Apple has not released any additional guidance for users experiencing these iCloud backup issues, but further updates from Apple will likely fix the issues. Apple users are used to frequent iOS updates, but they also know these updates can bring more trouble than solutions. 

This is the case with the rollout of iOS 16.3, which was supposed to fix several bugs and issues but instead brought its own set of problems. One of the most widespread is the iCloud Backup feature needs to be enabled. 

How Apple Updates Will Bring Fixes Instead of More Problems 

Users need to be able to create those backups to be protected against the risk of losing important information. Apple has not released any new guidance to fix the problem, but future updates are expected to do so. Future iOS updates will bring fixes instead of more problems.

It has been reported that some Apple users have encountered an error when trying to turn on iCloud Backup. This has ignited many rumors speculating that the tech giant is forcing users to use two-factor authentication (2FA) as the workaround. 

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Manual Backup Recommended by Apple Despite Faulty iCloud Backup Issue 

However, there are reports, like the one from Mac Rumors, of users who have enabled 2FA and still encounter the same problem. Although Apple has yet to comment on the issue officially, some evidence suggests that the company is not forcing users to turn on 2FA but rather that the iCloud Backup error is due to an unknown bug. 

With iOS 16.3.1 in development, as detailed in an article by Tom's Guide, the fault with iCloud Backup may be resolved soon. Meanwhile, Apple users are advised to manually back up their data, which is less likely to be affected. 

Apple is yet to provide a clear explanation regarding the issue, so it is difficult to predict the exact cause. Regardless, users are still recommended to use two-factor authentication as an extra layer of security and protection. This can be done to avoid potential security threats, even if the manual switch for iCloud Backup is faulty.

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