I would like to do scheduled backups of my iPad 2. Being a Windows gal, I need advice! What type of backup unit do I need? I have 2 external hard drives but assume I need new cord to hook up to the iPad? What apps do you suggest I use if I want to backup my apps and OS? This is just in case of a crash.
Thank you
You can only backup an iPad using iTunes. You cannot connect a hard drive to the iPad and write data to it.
The iPad is backed up in iTunes each time you sync to the computer.
Thank you. Can you point me to instructions to do this? Will I be able to tell it what I want to backup, like apps and OS??
Please Get the iPad User Manual for iOS 5. It will show you how to sync your device to your computer.
Backup in iTunes is generally a complete back up. With iCloud you do have some options. Apps and consumable content purchased from iTunes are always available to re-download even if you haven't backed them up, but data associated with specific apps - and files like images created with a drawing app, docs created in Pages, etc. - are a different matter.
Yes. But you need to do some reading to learn how to use the iPad and iTunes.
I saved the user guide link and will read it tonight/tomorrow.
Saving apps/info/apps being a "different matter" scares me. I'd just like a backup, just in case. I'll save in iTunes or iCloud or iHerBackup ⚠, whichever is best.
PS: Pages 19, 20 and 1, right?
Yes - pages 19 and 20 are a start.
I've been using an iPad for about two years now (just bought my second one). Back up just isn't an issue. 5gb of storage is free on iCloud, and the iTunes synch pretty much has you covered, as does the ability to re-download purchased apps and content.
I've worked in IT for over 20 years, and this is from a data retention standpoint the easiest device I to use I have ever owned.
Hm, ok, so can I just upload to iCloud? Do I need to sync as well?
Ah, I should have read this first! Thanks, will go bookmark to read later
So, I did print out the links and read some.
Problem
The USB cord i have for my ipad connects to the power cord. Where can i buy a USB cord to connect my iPad to netbook, so I can sync? I saw some on Amazon (my preference for shopping) but wasn't sure if I was looking at the right product.
Same cord will connect to your computer. The end that attaches to the power block is a standard USB plug.
iPad 2 Backup Question
