Can I back up apps but no settings

Can I back up apps without settings

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 24, 2022 11:52 AM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2022 1:52 PM

board177 wrote:

Can I back up apps without settings

no What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support

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Aug 24, 2022 4:56 PM in response to board177

Apps themselves are not part of any iCloud nor iTunes or finder backups. App’s are available to reinstalled from the App Store. All that gets backed up are App data and settings. But the app itself and its installer bundle are not part of a personal device backup file.

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