● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportLow impact1 negative
iOS 27 iCloud Storage Notification Glitch Affects Some Users
Key points
- iOS 27 and 27.2 users report a persistent iCloud storage notification.
- The red badge appears on the Settings app.
- Notification persists even with ample iCloud storage.
- No official fix is available; some users report signing out/in helps.
Persistent iCloud Storage Alert
Some users running iOS 27 and iOS 27.2 are experiencing a notification glitch that places a red badge on the Settings app. This badge prompts an alert to 'Activate iCloud Storage'. The notification appears despite users having adequate iCloud storage, such as those on a 2 TB Apple One plan.
Notification Does Not Clear
Tapping on the alert directs users to the iCloud storage purchase screen, but the notification does not disappear after this interaction. This makes the alert a persistent and unremovable issue for affected individuals.
Potential Software Error
While Apple sometimes uses Settings notifications for promotions, this particular instance appears to be a software error rather than an intentional upsell attempt. The notification's behavior suggests a bug in the operating system.
Temporary User Workaround
Currently, there is no official method to remove the glitched notification. Some users have reported that signing out of their Apple ID on their device and then signing back in can resolve the issue. An official fix from Apple, possibly via a backend change, is anticipated.
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Reporting from
A glitch in iOS 27 and iOS 27.2 is causing a persistent 'Activate iCloud Storage' notification badge on the Settings app for some users. This occurs even when users have sufficient iCloud storage, and the notification does not clear after viewing the iCloud storage purchase screen.