Transferring apps but not photos

I want to transfer my applications and application data but not all my photos and videos. Can I do that? Thanks

iPhone 14

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 5:09 AM

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Mar 21, 2023 5:19 AM in response to gleemills

Are you using iCloud Photos? If yes, restore from the latest iCloud backup, which does not contain your photos and videos synced with iCloud Photos.

If iCloud Photos is not enabled on you device in the settings for iCloud, those photos and videos will not be synced back to your iPhone.


Since iCloud Photos does not work as a backup for your photos, archiving your data by transferring it to your computer would be an option:

Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud - Apple Support


In case you don't use iCloud Photos, your backup made by your computer does contain the photos and videos, which will be restored from the backup, along with all the other information:

Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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