iPhone users report red Settings badges for iCloud+ sales prompts that some cannot dismiss, including among existing subscribers. The promotions can resemble account alerts, but user reports do not establish how widely the behavior occurs across devices or iOS versions.
Apple's support documentation confirms that iCloud+ upgrade prompts can appear in Settings, but does not address red badges; Apple has made no public statement clarifying whether they are deliberate or a bug. Users also report Apple Music and Apple TV trial offers and AppleCare+ prompts, sometimes soon after buying a device.
9to5Mac reported that some users on a 2 TB Apple One family plan received an uncleared “Activate iCloud Storage” alert; similar reports involved iOS 27, 27.2 and 26.7. Apple Support reportedly suggested signing out of and back into Media & Purchases. Some users say it clears the alert, but results vary; adjusting Apple Account or iCloud notification settings is another reported option, not a guaranteed fix.
