About backups for iOS devices You can copy and save the information on your iOS device by backing it up. If you replace your device, you can use its backup to transfer your information to a new iOS device. Decide which method is best for you This article can help you decide which backup method is best for you. In case you ever need an alternative backup, you can make a backup in iCloud and another in iTunes. iCloud . Stores backups in iCloud . Offers up to 2TB of storage (your first 5GB are free) . Always encrypts your backups . Lets you create and use backups from anywhere with Wi-Fi iTunes . Stores backups on your Mac or PC . Storage depends on your Mac or PC's available space . Offers encrypted backups (off by default) . Lets you create and use backups from your Mac or PC Learn how to make a backup or restore your device from a backup. iCloud backups With a Wi-Fi network connection, you can make a backup of your device using iCloud. You don't need to plug your device into a computer or even be at home to back up with iCloud. iCloud backups include nearly all data and settings stored on your device. iCloud backups don't include: . Data that's already stored in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, Notes, iCloud Photos, iMessages, Voice Memos, and text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages* . Data stored in other cloud services, like Gmail and Exchange mail . Apple Mail data . Apple Pay information and settings . Touch ID settings . iCloud Music Library and App Store content (If it's still available in the iTunes, App, or Apple Books store, you can tap to re-download your already purchased content.) Learn how to make an iCloud backup or how to manage iCloud storage and delete backups that you no longer need. * When you use Messages in iCloud or Voice Memos, or turn on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud.
iTunes backups >From your Mac or PC, you can make a backup of your device in iTunes. Syncing your device with your computer isn't the same as making a backup. An iTunes backup includes nearly all of your device's data and settings. An iTunes backup doesn't include: . Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books . Content synced from iTunes, like imported MP3s or CDs, videos, books, and photos . Data already stored in iCloud, like iCloud Photos, iMessages, and text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages . Face ID or Touch ID settings . Apple Pay information and settings . Apple Mail data . Activity, Health, and Keychain data (To back up this content, you'll need to use Encrypted Backup in iTunes.) Learn how to make backups in iTunes, how to find them on your Mac or PC, and how to delete backups that you no longer need. Can I use my device's backup for another kind of device, like an iPhone backup for an iPad? While you can restore a device from a backup of another kind of device, like using an iPad backup for an iPhone, certain types of content won't transfer. This content includes photos, Messages and attachments in Messages*, Voice Memos, and apps that aren't compatible with the device that you're setting up. For example, apps compatible only with iPad won't transfer to your iPhone. * If your devices use iCloud and Messages in iCloud, your iMessages and text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages are automatically stored in iCloud. Learn more . Make a backup of your device or restore from a backup. . Manage your iOS backups. . Encrypt your iTunes backups. . Back up your Apple Watch. Original Article at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204136 -- 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]. Your list owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
