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How to backup Apps but not data?

Is there a way to tell iTunes which of the apps on my iPad to backup, and which to ignore?


And, for each app, can you designate which app gets backed up INCLUDING its datafiles, and which to backup WITHOUT its datafiles?



iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 9:29 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2020 11:03 AM

No. Backup is an all or nothing affair. Some apps may include private data storage that can be optionally excluded through their settings. I seem to recall I had one tor two media apps back in the day that had this feature. Apps themselves haven't been transferred to your computer since iTunes 12.7.


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Jun 24, 2020 11:03 AM in response to mendicant98

No. Backup is an all or nothing affair. Some apps may include private data storage that can be optionally excluded through their settings. I seem to recall I had one tor two media apps back in the day that had this feature. Apps themselves haven't been transferred to your computer since iTunes 12.7.


tt2

How to backup Apps but not data?

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