Q: How to selectively set up a new ipad from a backup?
I currently have an ipad that I share with my kids. I want to purchase a new ipad and transfer some of the apps (and importantly apps data from note taking apps in particular) to the new ipad but I don't want to transfer lots of gigs of games.
I also want to wipe the old ipad ( restore to factory settings as its gotten slow and a little buggy over time having had its memory maxed out) and then put back the kids apps and game saves but none of my apps.
So my question is when I setup the new ipad and select restore from back up via itunes does this give me the option of deselecting some backed up apps so they all aren't transferred onto the ipad ( I know I can always delete them later but I'm talking 32gigs of messed up folders "unfreshening" my new device).
Then can I "restore from backup" from the same backup selected apps (games and game saves) back onto the old ipad effectively splitting the ipad data between the two devices.?
Also somewhere in this process would I be given the option of renaming the old ipad so that future syncs aren't confused between the two?
Any advice appreciated.
iPad, iOS 4.3.3
Posted on Nov 1, 2013 6:32 AM
You can backup and then copy that backup into a different location on your computer (and then copy it back when you want to use it - it should be automatically recognised by iTunes as long as you put under the same parent folder). Backups are stored under (from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946) :
- Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Note: The "~" represents your Home folder. If you don't see Library in your home folder, Option-click the Go menu. - Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK. - Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press the Return key.
Posted on Nov 1, 2013 1:31 PM