Backup methods for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support (UK) (2024)

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What is the alternative way to backup my iPad? ›

In case you ever need an alternative backup, you can back up your device using iCloud and also using your computer. Learn how to back up your device or restore your device from a backup.

You can back up iPhone using iCloud or your computer. To decide which method is best for you, see About backups for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Tip: If you replace your iPhone, you can use its backup to transfer your information to the new device. See Restore all content to iPhone from a backup.

Your iTunes backup includes: 1. Purchased music, apps, and books, 2. Photos and video in the Camera Roll, 3. Device settings (for example, Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, and Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts), 4.

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Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable. In the iTunes app on your PC, click the iPhone button near the top left of the iTunes window. Click Summary. Click Back Up Now (below Backups).

iCloud backups include all the information and settings stored on your device that don't already sync to iCloud. iCloud backups don't include: Data that you already store and sync in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, and Notes. Photos, if you turned on iCloud Photos.

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and make sure that Back Up This [Device] is turned on. Connect your device to a power source. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. Make sure that your device's screen is locked.

To back up with iTunes, plug your iPhone into your PC or Mac, open iTunes, and sync your files between your PC or Mac and iPhone. Unlike iCloud, iTunes backs up all your photos, images, media files not purchased from iTunes, messages, call logs, application data, settings, memos, calendars, and bookmarks.

The simplest way to sync all data from iPhone to iPad is by using iCloud backup. You just need to back up your iPhone data to iCloud, then restore it on your iPad. But you need to ensure you have enough iCloud storage for the operation, and you'll have to erase existing data on the iPad via factory reset.

You should always have a current backup of your iPad so that if it's lost, stolen, or damaged, you can restore all of your data and apps to a fresh device. Backing up to Apple's iCloud is easy and automatic (if you've turned it on), so you can always have a current backup with no hassle.

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A backup from a computer doesn't include: Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books. Content synced from Finder or iTunes, like imported MP3s or CDs, videos, books, and photos.

IDrive is the best overall iPhone backup software, with its only real downside being the lack of a monthly plan. Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office is the best option for those who pay extra care to security and privacy, as it features flexible server locations and advanced ransomware protection.

The more photos, videos, files, and text messages you want to back up, the more space you'll need. If you're just purchasing the plan for yourself, most people will find 50GB to be sufficient. If you need a plan for your whole family of avid iPhone and Mac users, you might find that you need 200GB or 2TB.

Connect your iPhone to the USB cable. When it appears under "Devices" in the sidebar, click on the iPhone to highlight it and then right-click the device and click "Restore from Backup." iTunes will begin to restore your iPod touch backup to your iPhone, transferring all of your data to the new device.

iCloud backups include all the information and settings stored on your device that don't already sync to iCloud. iCloud backups don't include: Data that you already store and sync in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, and Notes. Photos, if you turned on iCloud Photos.