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Back up and restore

What is the difference between restore and update in the above steps? Another question I need to make backup before restoring is that an option

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 12:49 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2023 12:56 AM

Restore is always from a Backup.

If you need to restore then you must have a previous backup to restore your device from.


The "update" is to update iOS on the device. It is recommended that you need to take a backup before you update.


It may seem a bit confusing but to put in short


  • Backup before an iOS update is recommended
  • Restore uses a backup.



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Jul 3, 2023 12:56 AM in response to Sandraaaly

Restore is always from a Backup.

If you need to restore then you must have a previous backup to restore your device from.


The "update" is to update iOS on the device. It is recommended that you need to take a backup before you update.


It may seem a bit confusing but to put in short


  • Backup before an iOS update is recommended
  • Restore uses a backup.



Back up and restore

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