Hi Ed, Sieghard has already explained some of the distinctions of what gets saved in a backup. I'll just state that as far as saving specific working versions of apps, you have to keep a copy of that app's file on your computer, either by transferring a version of the app into ITunes while that particular app or version is still available in the App Store (e.g., by "buying" the app through iTunes on your computer, or by having previously set your iTunes preferences so that app purchases automatically download to your computer.). If the only of an app like Bluetooth X exists as file on your iPhone or other iOS device, and you made the purchase from that device, and the app Is no longer in the App Store due to being removed by Apple for violating their guidelines, then you have to get a copy of that app saved onto your computer.
In general, you'd do this by connecting your iPhone to your computer and using the "Transfer Purchases" option, which copies any app, music, movie, or book purchase files on your device that are not on your computer into your iTunes library. This will also replace any old versions of apps with the latest copy available on your device, and move the older versions to the Trash. If you want to keep a specific version, savea copy to another location, or make sure to get the copy that might have been moved into the Trash. I'm not sure where the "Transfer Purchases" option will be located for you in iTunes, since I'm on a Mac, and have refused to update to iTunes 11. Under iTunes 10, this option to transfer purchases automatically came up when you do a sync. If you show the sidebar in iTunes 11 (Coomand+Option+S on a Mac, or Control+S in Windows to toggle sidebar between show and hide), you can select your attached iPhone or other device in the sidebar, and bring up the Context menu(VO+Shift+M or Control+Click on a Mac, or right-click mouse in Windows). "Transfer Purchases" from your device should be one of the options. You should also be able to navigate to the "File" menu on your iTunes menu bar , select "Devices" and choose the "Transfer Purchases" option. There are also some third party software options that will let you copy individual apps from the connected device to your.iTunes library. I don't know what works for Windows, since I think someone mentioned that a popular Windows choice, iExplorer, is not accessible with JAWS or NVDA. However, PhoneView for the Mac, and some other options are accessible with VoiceOver. For more details, check my Mac-access list post in the Mail Archives: • Re: can we save visual voice mails http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-access%40mac-access.net/msg18416.html Finally, I think you can still access previous purchases that are no longer available in the App Store, but that were not removed for violating guidelines, as Bluetooth X was (for using private Apple APIs to operate.) I hope so, for all the people who bought InDaisy, that was expensive and which is no longer available. Other apps like Bluetooth X that were removed include its predecessor, Bluetooth OnOff (appeared April 17, 2012, removed a week later). Bluetooth X (May 9, 2012) was mentioned on list for those who missed the release of Bluetooth OnOff. The only app with similar functionality I'm aware of is an app named Blue Suite ($0.99) by Mirco Bettelini. You could try that one out. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Wednesday, July 17, 2013 11:11:11 AM UTC-10, Ed wrote: > Hi all, > > Because of some problems I was having with my iPhone 5, Verizon replaced it > with a new unit. I created a backup of my original iPhone with iTunes and > then restored the backup to the new iPhone. I noticed that a number of items > did not restore to the new iPhone. Some documents I created using purchased > apps got lost, some music did not make it and I lost an app entirely. To > create the backup, I simply went to file > devices> backup. I then connected > the new iPhone and selected file > devices > restore. Did I miss something? > Any help is greatly appreciated. Oh yeah, the app I lost is called Bluetooth > X. It’s one of my favorite and most used apps. I tried to find it on the > app store but it’s no longer there. If anyone can suggest a similar app or > has a copy of Bluetooth X they could send me, I would greatly appreciate it. > Thanks. > > Take care, > Ed Przybylek -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. Post a new message to VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. Search and view the VIPhone archives by visiting http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. Reach the VIPhone owner and moderators by emailing [email protected]. Unsubscribe and leave VIPhone by emailing [email protected]. More VIPhone group options can be found by visiting http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- 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]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
