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A set that backs up automatically hasn't saved a new version for more than a day — a week for a set that only backs up when you ask. Usually that's because automatic backups were spaced out to keep your Mac quick, waited for power or Wi-Fi, or your Mac was asleep on battery.

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The orange note on the card says why it's waiting. Press the large Back up now button on that card: it runs straight away at full speed and keeps your Mac awake until it's done. You also get one notification; both go away by themselves after the next backup.

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Backups & restore points · Speed, progress and the first backup

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Why does my backup card say my newest changes aren't protected yet?

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Short answer: An automatic set hasn't saved a version for over a day (a week for Only when I ask). Press the large Back up now on its card; the note clears after the next backup.

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A set that backs up automatically hasn't saved a new version for more than a day — a week for a set that only backs up when you ask. Usually that's because automatic backups were spaced out to keep your Mac quick, waited for power or Wi-Fi, or your Mac was asleep on battery.

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The orange note on the card says why it's waiting. Press the large Back up now button on that card: it runs straight away at full speed and keeps your Mac awake until it's done. You also get one notification; both go away by themselves after the next backup.

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