Honestly, you should always back up your iPhone before any software update. This is not at all different from the past. The vast majority of the time, updates go without a hitch, but never assume.
Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, [email protected] Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > On Mar 14, 2017, at 7:47 PM, Mike B. <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi All, > > Here's the article Marissa posted the link for: > Apple's iOS 10.3 update could result in you losing all of your data if you do > not perform a back up > > By Matthew Dunn > > Published March 14, 2017 > news.com.au <http://news.com.au/> > > If you have sentimental attachment to the data on your iPhone, you will want > to perform a backup before upgrading to Apple’s latest iOS update later this > month. > > While iOS 10.3 promises to deliver a host of new updates, one component could > devastate users who do not back up data and files to Apple’s cloud before > installing new operating system. > > It all has to do with the tech giant introducing a new file system to replace > its 29-year-old predecessor known as HFS+. > > Your iOS update will automatically convert to the new Apple File System > (APFS), but if something goes wrong during the process, your old files could > disappear > for good because the two file systems are not compatible. > > While you will be able to return to the old version of iOS, this will require > you to reformat your drive, which will delete all of your files on your device > — hence the need for the backup. > > It might sound risky, but Apple File System promises to be a huge improvement > on the predecessor which the tech giant has been using its introduction in > 1998. > > The update will be better suited to modern computing demands, allowing for > stronger encryption, more accurate time stamps and optimisation for solid > state > storage. > > The new operating system is also expected to include a Find My AirPods > feature, hidden keyboards for iPads and minor App Store improvements. > > APFS is also tipped to be rolled out across its computers, smartwatches and > Apple TVs. > > HOW TO BACK UP WITH ICLOUD > > 1. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. > > 2. Tap Settings, then scroll down and tap iCloud. > > 3. Scroll down, tap Backup, and make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on. > > 4. Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process > completes. > > 5. Make sure that the backup finished: Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage > > Manage Storage, then select your device. The backup should appear in the > details > with the time and backup size. > > HOW TO BACK UP WITH ITUNES > > 1. Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer. > > 2. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod when it appears in iTunes. > > 3. If you want to save Health and Activity data from your iOS device or Apple > Watch, you need to encrypt your backup: Select the box called Encrypt [device] > backup and create a memorable password. If you don’t need to save your Health > and Activity data, you can make a backup that isn’t encrypted. Just click > Back Up Now. > > This article originally appeared on > News.com.au <http://news.com.au/>. > > news-story/0b7cbc4755566767162d1e2e59774f19 > article end > Take care. > Mike > Sent from my iBarstool. > Early to bed, early to rise, keep my iHemorrhoids from being a surprise. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Marissa Solaun <mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 3:03 PM > Subject: Apple's next OS 10.3. Backup your phone > > Everyone should read this article before updating their IPhone's to iOS 10.3 > when it is released from apple > > https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/03/14/apples-ios-10-3-update-could-result-in-losing-all-your-data-if-do-not-perform-back-up.amp.html > > <https://www.google.com/amp/www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/03/14/apples-ios-10-3-update-could-result-in-losing-all-your-data-if-do-not-perform-back-up.amp.html> > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > 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. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. 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