Southern Drew
Level 1
(8 points)
Q: Computer I Sync'd with Died - Can I now Back-up/ Sync to iCloud and still have everything?
Pretty much as the subject says. Previously sync'd 100% with laptop (iTunes, photos, videos, etc.) which is now showing blue screen of death continuously.
If I now flip on iCloud sync/ back-up on my phone, will I still have everything since it's all on my phone to begin with?
Laptop iTunes did have music I ripped and realize that is likely a separate issue. I do have offsite data back-up which I can access once I get a new laptop.
Thx in Advance.
iPhone 5s, iOS 9.3.2
FoxFifth
Level 7
(25,932 points)
You can turn on iCloud Backup and it will backup your phone as it currently is. See the following information from About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support for details of what is included:
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, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Library
- Data stored in other cloud services, like Gmail and Exchange mail
- 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 iBooks 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.
