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It means the last backup or its check ran into a problem. A set that needs attention always explains what went wrong in plain English, right on its card, and offers the fix — for example Re-enter passphrase… for a passphrase problem, or a note to reconnect the drive.

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Read the message, do what it suggests, then press Back up now. When the next backup completes and passes its check, the set returns to Protected. The Home screen's amber badge counts how many sets need attention.

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Backups & restore points · Status and problems

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What does "Needs attention" mean on a backup?

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Short answer: The last backup or its check hit a problem. The card explains it in plain English and offers the fix; follow it and press Back up now to get back to Protected.

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It means the last backup or its check ran into a problem. A set that needs attention always explains what went wrong in plain English, right on its card, and offers the fix — for example Re-enter passphrase… for a passphrase problem, or a note to reconnect the drive.

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Read the message, do what it suggests, then press Back up now. When the next backup completes and passes its check, the set returns to Protected. The Home screen's amber badge counts how many sets need attention.

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