I am running the beta and for the first time in 6 months I did a back up to my computer just in case but all went fine. I don't really see to many changes over all, but I don't have air pods or an IPad.
On 3/14/17, John Panarese <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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