I am having backup time machine issues with a Buffalo NAS LSVL

For some reason time machine did not finish the backup and the message is somethhing like the backup file is in use. Txs!

Should have been fixed with the new Portico Update. Did you update your phone yet?
If not go to settings > phone update

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