iOS 27 Glitch: Unremovable Red Badge Hits iPhone Settings
A mysterious notification is prompting iPhone users to 'Activate iCloud Storage', even when they have plenty of available space, with no clear way to remove it
An iCloud storage notification glitch is causing frustration for some iPhone users on iOS 27 and iOS 27.2, with a persistent red badge appearing on the Settings app. The glitch prompts users to 'Activate iCloud Storage', despite many having ample available iCloud storage.
The notification appears to be a mistake, rather than a promotional tactic by Apple. When tapped, the notification navigates to the iCloud storage purchase screen, but the alert remains even after dismissing it.
Affected users have reported that the glitch occurs even when they have plenty of available iCloud storage, such as those on a 2 TB family Apple One plan. While Apple occasionally uses the Settings app to promote offers or remind users about AppleCare warranties, this particular notification seems to be an error.
There is currently no obvious way to remove the notification, leaving users with a persistent red badge on their Settings app. However, some users have found that signing out of their Apple Account and logging back in may resolve the issue.
## Why it matters The glitch is an annoyance for affected users, and its persistence may lead to frustration. Apple's ability to resolve the issue quickly with a backend change would be a welcome relief for those impacted. As the glitch affects users on the latest iOS versions, a swift resolution would help maintain a seamless user experience.
## What happens next Apple has not yet commented on the glitch, but users can expect a potential fix in a future update. In the meantime, affected users can try signing out of their Apple Account and logging back in to see if it resolves the issue. As the glitch is not a promotional tactic, users can be assured that it is not an attempt to upsell iCloud storage, but rather an error that needs to be corrected.
