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dixie_99 Author

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Reinstall apps from backup without download

How do i backup just my installed apps so that I could reinstall them without having to download them again from the Apple Store?

Posted on Jul 7, 2024 12:46 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Jul 7, 2024 1:41 PM

The Apps themselves are not included in an iPhone or iPad backup to iCloud or to a computer. There isn't an option to include them in a backup.

See: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support

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

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FoxFifth

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Jul 7, 2024 1:41 PM in response to dixie_99

The Apps themselves are not included in an iPhone or iPad backup to iCloud or to a computer. There isn't an option to include them in a backup.

See: What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support

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

dixie_99 Author

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Jul 7, 2024 1:51 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thanks for clarifying. So there’s no way to delete the “Documents and Data”without having to uninstall the app entirely. It took long to download and I don’t wanna go through all that stress

FoxFifth

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Jul 7, 2024 2:44 PM in response to dixie_99

I know of no way to delete the app data stored on an iPhone for a single app without also deleting the app.

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