Backup via icloud. iPhone Backup Guide

Hello everyone! Often, the information stored in a mobile device is more expensive and valuable than the phone or tablet itself. How to save it? In this matter, Apple, perhaps, has no equal. She took care of this with the maximum simplicity and convenience peculiar only to her - by launching iCloud in 2011.

This service allows you to save data on Apple servers, and this happens automatically, and with little or no need to intervene in this process. Why "practically"? because initial setup is still necessary. So, we are starting to figure out how to use iCloud when working with iPhone, iPad or iPod backups.

How to create an iCloud backup

Go to your settings mobile device and select the desired menu item.

You will need to enter an Apple ID, it is written in detail.

A list of apps that can be saved to iCloud opens. As you can see, everything you need is there. Just move the switches on those programs that will be synchronized with the storage.

A small note for free storage, available 5 gigabytes of space. In my opinion, this is enough for most people. However, if you take a lot of photos (without transferring them to your computer), or the volume of your messages, Email, documents can be equated to books, it is always possible to purchase additional space.

Everything after that back up iCloud copies will be created on their own, every time when:

• The device is locked.
• Connected to charger.
• Located within a radius operating network WiFi as well connected to it.

It is also possible to create them forcibly:

We've covered backing up iPhone to iCloud. On other apple devices, they are created in exactly the same way.

How to restore an iCloud backup

There are two options:

When your gadget is activated, in its process you must select the appropriate menu item.

On an already activated iPhone, iPad or iPod, first you need to reset the settings and content (You will lose all information!), This is done. Attention! Make sure you have a backup before doing this.

After the reset, we get a “clean” device. This means that at the first boot, we will again be prompted to restore from a copy of iCloud. Victory!:)

I hope that the instructions turned out to be simple and understandable. However, if it is not possible for you to use this service, the alternative method to make copies using iTunes programs. And finally, the most important thing - be sure to save your data often!

P.S. Do you have any questions? Welcome to the comments - I will tell, prompt and try to do everything to help in solving the problem!

If you have not yet lost personal data with your iPhone or when it breaks, you are lucky! It's time to get safe.

Many, including myself, at least once experienced the loss of personal data: notes, calendar and reminders - when the device fails, it is lost, or, most unpleasant,. Protecting yourself from such troubles is quite simple - using an iPhone / iPad backup.

There are several items on the agenda:

iPhone/iPad backup

An iPhone/iPad backup is a multi-file archive with encrypted user data stored in the device's memory.

The backup method determines:

1. Content A: iTunes and iCloud backups are different. Looking ahead, I will say that it is more complete.
2. Location: either , or in the cloud.

Unfortunately or partly, the backup does not include all the contents of the iOS device - imagine how long it would take to backup everyone and videos, and how much such a copy would weigh! Apple, as always, left us no choice and therefore the iPhone backup contains a fixed set of data.

iPhone/iPad Backup Content

• Camera Roll: photos, screenshots, saved images and captured videos;
• Notes;
• Settings ;
• Contacts and call history;
• Calendar events;
• Safari Bookmarks, cookies, history, data battery life and open in this moment pages;
• Autocomplete for web pages;
• Cache/offline database of web applications;
• iMessages, as well as SMS and MMS with attachments (images and videos);
• Audio recordings made with a voice recorder;
• Network settings: saved points WiFi access, settings , network settings;
• Keychain: email account passwords, wifi passwords and passwords entered on websites and in some programs;
• Information about installed on iPhone/iPad and programs from App Store;
• Parameters, settings and data of programs, including documents;
• Built-in purchases;
• Game Center account;
• Wallpaper;
• Maps bookmarks, search history and current location;
• Paired Bluetooth devices (if this data is restored to the same phone that was used to create the backup).

The list of what is not included in the iPhone / iPad copy is shorter and depends on the type of backup: iTunes or iCloud.

iTunes backup not included

• from iTunes Store;
• Games and programs and the App Store;
• Music, photos, videos and books, ;
• previously saved in iCloud photos, such as files from the My Photo Stream album and iCloud Photo Library;
• Touch ID settings;
• Data from Activity, Health, and Keychain Access (you must use iTunes Backup Encryption to back up this data).

An iCloud backup isn't as complete as iTunes, but it has everything most of us need.

What's Not Included in iCloud Backup

• Data previously saved to the cloud (such as contacts, calendars, notes, files from the My Photo Stream album, and iCloud media library);
• Data stored in other cloud services (such as Gmail or Exchange);
• Information and Apple settings pay;
• Touch ID settings;
• Content downloaded from sources other than the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store (such as imported MP3s, videos, or CDs);
• Content downloaded using iTunes in the cloud and App Store content (if previously purchased content is still available from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, it can be redownloaded).

Ways to back up iPhone/iPad

I am sure that you know no more than 2 ways to back up an iPhone, but there are at least 3 of them:

1. On a computer using iTunes.
2. On iPhone/iPad using iCloud.
3. On a computer using third-party software, For example, .

iTunes backup

1. Created on local computer Windows or Mac in iTunes.
2. Can be encrypted with a password (data from the Activity, Health, and Keychain Access programs are stored in the encrypted copy).
3. Created automatically when or updating iOS.
4. Only one copy is created for each device within a single generation of iOS. For example, when creating a backup copy of an iPhone with iOS 9.3.1, the previous copy is replaced with a new one. The device name change focus no longer works.
5. This requires the device to be connected to a computer.
6. You can restore data from a copy at any time.

How to back up iPhone/iPad using iTunes?

As a reminder, this is a local backup (stored on the hard drive of your Windows computer or Mac).

iCloud backup

1. Created directly on iPhone and iPad.
2. Saved in cloud storage(on Apple servers).
3. Created automatically or manually.
4. Automatically generated daily if:
   • with internet access,
   • device screen.
5. You don't need to connect your device to a computer to restore data from an iCloud backup.
6. Restoring data from an iCloud copy is performed after restoring in iTunes and.

How to back up iCloud on iPhone/iPad?

Create button backup» is grayed out if your device is not connected to WiFi networks with Internet access.

How to back up iPhone/iPad with iMazing and the like?

iTunes is not the only one computer program with the iPhone / iPad backup function, in my work I use iMazing - almost a complete analogue of iTunes, only without the device restore and update function.

Interestingly, iMazing and iTunes backups are fully compatible: iTunes copy is recognized by iMazing and vice versa - iMazing copy is compatible with iTunes.

You can also create a single-file iPhone / iPad backup in iMazing, unlike iTunes, in which the backup is dozens of files encrypted using the cryptographic hashing algorithm (SHA-1). You can create as many such backups as you want for each version.

To back up iPhone/iPad using iMazing:

iPhone/iPad automatic backup

If your iPhone/iPad is connected to a power source and to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access, and its screen is locked, iCloud backups are automatically created daily without your participation.

On the one hand, this is great because it saves our time, on the other hand, it can lead to the loss of contacts, calendar events or Safari bookmarks. For example, your iPhone is charging and connected to a Wi-Fi network, you deleted a contact, and then locked the device by pressing the "Power" button (off button). iCloud automatically creates a new backup without the contact you deleted, which replaces the old backup you created BEFORE you deleted your data. As a result, you were left without contact, and if not, your data would have been irretrievably deleted. Fortunately, files in iCloud Drive, contacts, calendar and Safari bookmarks can be recovered.

How to manage iTunes and iCloud backups?

Find out where your iTunes backup is stored by default and how to transfer it to another hard section drive we already . Let's take a closer look at setting up iCloud backup.

Let's assume that you already have an iCloud backup of your iOS device. Information about the latest copy is located in the menu "Settings -> iCloud -> Storage -> Manage -> "Backups" section -> Name of your device".

The iCloud backup properties contain the following information:

1. The date and time the last copy was made.
2. Size of the copy in megabytes.
3. Backup options for apps installed on your device.

How to turn off app/game backup on iPhone/iPad?

If you change your mind and want to enable backing up your installed apps, turn on the corresponding switches in Settings -> iCloud -> Storage -> Manage -> Backup section -> Your device name -> Backup settings list.

Thus, you can flexibly configure data backup of individual programs and reduce the size of the iCloud copy.

How to delete an iTunes backup?

If you sold your iPhone / iPad, then its backup copy saved on your local computer is no longer necessary for you and you can.

1. If the value of your personal data is many times greater than the cost of the device on which it is stored, or even priceless, you should set up a backup right after.
2. If you forget to create manual backups, create conditions where iOS will create them automatically without your participation.

Create 2 backups of the same device at once (if there is no money for iMazing): locally in iTunes and remotely in iCloud. Why?

• An iTunes backup may be corrupted, for example, if the backup failed or failed.
• You can, and with it, a copy of iCloud.

According to the Theory of Probability, the probability of two events coinciding is always less than the probability of each of these events separately, which means that there is less chance of losing data when creating two copies.

All of your photos, messages, health data, documents, accessory settings, and more are stored on your iPhone and/or iPad. In other words, all your memories and preferences. Your data is very important, even priceless, so you need to treat it accordingly.

The best way to protect your data is to keep it in a backup opium. You can do it through iCloud, iTunes or third party program. Backup copies must also be saved before updating the software. It's best to use automatic backups in case your device gets stolen or you lose it. Below, we'll show you how to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

What does backup mean?

Your iPhone or iPad backup contains device settings, app data, Home screen app order, messages, ringtones, passwords, your health data, and HomeKit settings. Photos and videos are only copied if you have iCloud sync turned off.

To save a backup, you can use iCloud directly on your device or iTunes on your computer. The main difference is where your copies will be stored. iCloud copies are stored in iCloud cloud storage, while iTunes copies are stored on your computer.

If you save your backup via iCloud, you can access it anytime, anywhere, as long as Wi-Fi is available. When using iTunes, copies can only be opened through the computer on which they are stored.

How to turn on automatic backups in iCloud

Backing up your iPhone to iCloud is a great idea in case something happens to your device. Then you can open the copy on another device.

Definitely worth paying for iCloud storage. Free 5 GB is not enough even to copy phone data, not to mention photos. For only $0.99 per month, you can get 50 GB of cloud space, which is enough in most cases to store a backup copy of device data along with images.

The argument in favor of backing up data via iCloud is the impeccability of this service. After the first activation, your iPhone or iPad, while charging, will create backups and save them to the cloud every night. For example, if the phone is lost on a Saturday afternoon, the entire “life” of the phone until Friday night will be ready for recovery.

To save copies to iCloud whenever you want, first you need to enable copy on your device. The method below is suitable for all modern versions of iOS.

1. Open the app Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Choose your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Select iCloud.

1. Click Backup copy.
2. Turn on the switch next to Backup iniCloud.
3. Click OK.

iCloud automatically backs up approximately every 24 hours when your iPhone/iPad is connected to Wi-Fi and a power source. Most often this happens at night.

If you've never backed up to iCloud before, the first backup will take a long time. After that, iCloud will only download last changes made after the last copy. The process will become much faster.

iCloud can back up for:

• • Purchase history in the AppStore and iTunes
  • Photos and videos (unless iCloud Photo Library is turned on)
  • Settings configured on the device
  • Application Data
  • Home screen and app organization
  • Test messages and iMessage
  • Ringtones
  • medical information
  • HomeKit settings.

How to backup iPhone to iCloud

iCloud copies are automatically backed up at least once a day when you charge your device. You can also manually backup your iPhone at any time.

1. Open the app Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Choose your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Select iCloud.
4. Click Backup .
5. Click Create a backup.

To be able to back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, you must have an iCloud account.

How to turn on automatic backups in iTunes

If you don't want to store your backups in iCloud, you can store them locally on your computer.

Using iTunes to back up and sync data is a simple and complex procedure at the same time. If you sync regularly and don't change your computer or iTunes library for a long time, everything will work fine.

The disadvantage of this method is that iTunes is a complex program that requires a lot of work. For example, an iOS device can only be synced with one iTunes library. If for some reason it gets damaged or your Mac is lost, you'll have to start all over again. In fact, you will lose everything iPhone data or iPad, in which case this method does not make sense.

At the same time, iTunes remains the only, but no less excellent way to create periodic full-scale encrypted local backups.

1. Run the program iTunes.
2. Overview.
3. Select This computer in the Automatic copy creation section.
4. Check the box next to Encrypt backup to protect your data. You will need to create a password
5. When you're done, click Ready.

How to backup iPhone with iTunes

If you have turned on iTunes backup, then a copy of your device will be automatically saved every time you connect it to your computer. Alternatively, you can save copies to iTunes manually.

1. Connect your device to your computer with a Lightning cable.
2. Run the program iTunes.
3. Select your device icon in the upper left corner of the window.
4. Select the tab in the sidebar Overview.
5. Select Create a copy now in the Manual Backup and Restore section.
6. Click Ready when you're done.

Now you know how to back up iPhone to iCloud, as well as how to backup via iTunes. However, that's not all, because copies can also be saved using third-party programs.

How to back up iPhone and iPad with alternative apps

You might be used to Android's manual approach when syncing and backing up data. Similar apps exist for iPhone and iPad.

With a program like iMazing or AnyTrans, you can export and import data such as music and photos at any time. You can also export individual chats from iMessage and save them with third party application. iTunes does not allow you to do such things.

If you don't want to use iTunes and can't back up to iCloud due to internet connection issues, just buy one of these apps for about $30. Periodic stable backups are worth it. Plus, these fancy apps offer things that iTunes can't, like exporting and importing individual chats to iMessage and WhatsApp, exporting media, and more.

Separate backups for different applications

Perhaps you are tired of the complex interface of iTunes and do not want to make a full backup. If you are ready for manual setting each app on the new device, you can save copies of different data in different places.

Data from the Health and Messages apps will have to be stored in iCloud - there are no other methods. However, for photographs there are many different ways. For example, Google Photos or Dropbox. If you are using Apple Music or Spotify, you can download all your music to your new device at any time.

You may need an iPhone backup in case of replacement, accidental loss or damage to the device. Until recently, in order to this work for his iPhone, it took quite a long time, as well as considerable strength. Given the use of a service such as iCloud, its creation is a fairly simple task. Today, the backup process occurs in full automatic mode. For these purposes, it is enough to set up once desired functions. Made in this way, it will be securely stored on the iPhone and computer, while the process of restoring it will take only one click.

How to back up an iPhone? Very common, effective options when creating backups on the iPhone are creating via iTunes, iCloud. What is included in the creation process through iTunes, iCloud? It is, first of all, all important information, which includes contacts, videos, photos, and more.

Creating a backup using iTunes:

• connect IOS to computer with using USB wires;
• select at the top of the window - iTunes connected device;
• here (on the right side) select the type of location that will be created - "this computer" or "iCloud". If necessary, check the box next to the "encrypt iPhone backup. It should be remembered that if you forget your password, the data will not be recoverable later;
• then click on the section - "create a copy now."

The information stored in this way is on the iPhone, computer.

How do I create a thumbnail using iCloud? To do this, you can not connect the device to personal computer, and turn on the iPhone backup function by visiting settings, then iCloud, "storage and copies", then visit the "iCloud backup" section. Then it will be performed automatically every day, provided that the device is with a locked screen and is connected to the Internet. WiFi connections, and the device will be connected to the power supply. To create a copy manually, you should go to the device settings, then iCloud and "memory storage", with the selection of the item - "create a copy". But keep in mind that you will need a Wi-Fi connection.

List of information data stored in the backup

Backup using the iTunes system will save the following information:

1. The backup includes various types of images from the film.

2. Call history, lists of all contacts.

3. Notes.

4. different types messages, with images, recorded videos.

5. Voice recorder recording, which was created earlier.

6. Setting geolocation data.

7. Bluetooth device.

8. Various nodes that have a certificate.

9. Bookmark of the program "cards".

10. Various passwords from Wi-Fi, from email applications, credentials.

11. Screen "home".

12. Cellular setting.

13. Calendar data.

14. The process of auto-filling a web page.

15. Built-in purchase.

16. Installed profile.

17. Game Center Accounts.

18. Software system App Store.

19. Various documentation.

20. Safari bookmarks, cookies, contact information in automatic mode.

You should be aware that certain installed apps, programs. As a rule, these are various parameters, settings. Applications will need to be downloaded again from hard drive, later find and see their availability.

Creation with iCloud contains a little less information. These will usually be settings already in the database. This will not include information data that is in iCloud. They are also saved on the computer. When choosing desired program for copying, they can be viewed in the settings. To do this, go to iCloud, "storage and copies", and then visit "storage", where all the necessary information will be provided.

Where are backups stored? When you create an Apple ID, you are provided with a 5 GB iCloud space, where all copied information is stored. All of the above actions can be performed on devices such as iPhone 5s, iPhone 4, iPhone 6, iPhone 7. If you failed to create an iPhone backup or a backup session failed, you need to contact your mobile operator.

How to remove the presence of a backup in iTunes, iCloud

If you sell your iPhone, you will need to delete your data. To delete a backup, do the following:

• launch iTunes, go to the “editing”, “settings” section and to the “devices” tab;
• click the left mouse button on the name of the backup to select it. Then the function - "delete backup", confirm;
• it will be permanently removed from the system.

Deleting an iCloud backup located on an iPhone consists of the following steps:

• you need to go to the settings section and select iCloud, then "storage" and "backups", where you must specify the exact name of your iPhone;
• scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the section - “delete a copy”;
• confirm by pressing the function - "shutdown and delete". After a few seconds, this segment will be permanently deleted from the storage.

Thus, it is possible to delete old backups.

If the owner may forget to create a backup sample manually, it is necessary to carry out the creation of conditions when iOS program will create it automatically, without human intervention. When creating a copy, it is advisable to create two copies in case the created version is damaged or access to the Apple ID is lost.

To save or delete backups, as well as create multiple backups or one iPhone backup, you should understand what is included in this procedure, and for this you need to select the appropriate instructions and study them very carefully to avoid annoying mistakes.

Is your iPhone glitching? You can always backup and restore it to factory settings on your PC via iTunes or iCloud. Here's how to do it.

Backing up your iPhone is always a good idea. Your phone may not be working properly and you want to fix it by restoring it to factory settings. Or you bought a new iPhone and want to transfer all your current data. Regardless of the reason, you can back up your phone and restore it if necessary.

Apple offers two backup methods:

• Backup phone to computer via iTunes;
• Cloud backup via iCloud.

What are the pros and cons of each method? With iTunes, you don't have to rely on the cloud, but you can only restore a backup from an iTunes account on your computer. If your computer crashes, you will not be able to use the backup copy of your data. But you can encrypt it if you want to keep your passwords and other sensitive data safe.

With iCloud, backup is not prone to computer problems and is available anywhere. It is performed at WiFi assistance from the phone itself, so no iTunes is required. The backup is also automatically encrypted. But depending on the amount of data on your phone, you may need to upgrade to a paid iCloud plan.

Apple only provides 5 GB of iCloud space for free. Paid tariffs give 50 GB of storage for 99 cents a month, 200 GB for $2.99 ​​a month, or 2 TB for $9.99 a month.

You can manually back up your iPhone through both iTunes and iCloud. It is also possible to do this automatically. To do this, you need to connect your phone to iTunes and enable the appropriate option. An automatic backup is performed every time you connect your phone to your computer and open iTunes.

To automatically back up to iCloud, your phone must be turned on, connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi and connected to a power source, and the screen is locked or turned off. Data backup starts every 24 hours after the last successful copy.

I will go into more detail about each of the methods below.

Backup with iTunes

First, connect your phone to your computer and launch iTunes. Click on the phone icon.

In the window that opens, click the button "Create a copy now" (Back Up Now), then iTunes will sync and back up your phone to your computer.

After the process is completed, the timestamp in the section Latest Backup will show the date and time of the last backup.

Encryption

If you want to back up passwords and other sensitive information, you need to encrypt it. The encryption option backs up saved passwords, WiFi settings, website history, etc. Check the appropriate box. Enter and confirm your password, then click the button "Set Password".

Encryption Confirmation

To verify that the backup has been encrypted, go to the iTunes menu and select "Settings" (Preferences). In the window that opens, go to the tab "Devices" (Devices). A padlock icon next to a backup indicates that it has been encrypted. As long as the encryption option is enabled, all future backups will be encrypted.

To set up automatic backups, check the box next to "Automatically create copies" - "This computer" and choose "Synchronize if iPhone is connected" (Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected). After that, every time the iPhone is connected to the PC and iTunes is opened, a backup will be created.

Recovery in iTunes

Now suppose you need to restore a backup a copy of iTunes either to the same phone or to a new one. However, before you can do this, you need to disable the feature. "Find my iPhone". iTunes will notify you of this with a warning message.

On phone Open Settings - [your name] - iCloud - Find My iPhone. Turn off the function, enter the password and press "Turn off".

Connect your phone to your computer. Click the button "Restore from a copy" (Restore Backup).

Make sure the correct backup is selected by date and time. V otherwise click on the drop-down menu and select the backup you want to restore. Click the button "Restore". Enter the encryption password if the backup was encrypted.

iTunes will start restoring the phone.

Backup with iCloud

Want to try backing up with iCloud? To run it on your phone, open "Settings" - [your name] - "iCloud" - "iCloud Backup" (iCloud Backup) and turn on the switch.

To back up your phone, click the button "Create a backup" (Back Up Now). After the process is completed, return to the previous screen to see how much space it took this copy in iCloud.

Automatic backup

Once you turn on iCloud backup, it automatically runs every 24 hours after the last successful backup. To do this, the phone must be turned on and connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. It must also be connected to a power source and the screen is locked or turned off. Navigate back to iTunes on your computer. Note that the option in the section "Automatic Copies" now installed in iCloud.

Recovery from iCloud

To restore iPhone from iCloud backup, go to iPhone in "Settings" - "Basic" - "Reset" (Reset). Select an item Erase All Content and Settings.

You will be prompted to update your iCloud backup before deleting. If you need to create a new backup, select the option "Make a copy, then erase" (Backup Then Erase). If you know you have a recent backup, click on "Erase". Enter password. Click "Erase iPhone" in response to a message that this will delete all data and reset all settings. Click "Erase" again to reply to the message asking if you would like to continue. After that, your iPhone will be erased and then restarted.

On an erased device or new iPhone follow the on-screen instructions to select your language and region, then set up your phone manually or automatically using another iOS device. On the screen "Programs and Data" (Apps & Data) choose an option "Restore from iCloud backup" (Restore from iCloud Backup).

Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password. On the screen, select the backup you want to restore. If you don't see it, click on the link "Show All Backups" (Show All Backups) and select the one you want from the list. Then select the settings you want to restore. Your iPhone will be restored from backup and restarted. Sign in and wait for the apps to install and update.