If you intend to use the iTunes backup to restore from ( perhaps set up new phone) turning off Find My Phone is essential. I am unclear whether you have to turn the feature off before you do the backup - anyone more experienced out there know the answer? Harry
> On 19 Apr 2015, at 14:03, Chris Chaffin <[email protected]> wrote: > > So should I turn off find my iphone prior to making an encrypted backup? > > Chris > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 19, 2015, at 3:55 AM, Harry Bell <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> But do remember that if you have Find My Phone turned on in your phone's >> Settings, you will not be able in the future to restore your phone (or a new >> phone) from that backup until Find My Phone is turned off on your original >> phone. Harry >> >> >> >>> On 19 Apr 2015, at 05:17, goshawk on horseback >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> thanks for that, I will be going for the encrypted then, as I do heavily >>> rely on apps remembering details like that. >>> >>> Simon >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Alex Hall >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 5:03 AM >>> Subject: Re: difference between standard and encrypted backup? >>> >>> As I understand it, a standard backup will back up everything on your >>> device, except sensitive information. An encrypted backup will back up >>> everything, no matter what. Essentially, then, restoring an encrypted >>> backup will restore wifi passwords, app logins, and other personal details; >>> a standard backup will restore the apps and data, but you'll have to sign >>> back into everything. I imagine I'm missing pieces, but that's the basic >>> idea. >>>> On Apr 18, 2015, at 11:39 PM, goshawk on horseback >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> hello all, >>>> finally have managed to get iTunes to start doing what I actually want it >>>> to do. >>>> when backing up my iPhone, I get the option of an encrypted backup. what >>>> are the differences between the standard, and the encrypted backup? >>>> >>>> Simon >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you >>>> have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you >>>> feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >>>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. 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