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can i transfer my backup to another computer and then restore my backup

can i transfer my backup to another computer and then restore my backup

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Dec 10, 2012 10:02 AM

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Dec 10, 2012 10:14 AM in response to NileshGohil

Yes. However, the backup file does not necessarily contain everything on your device (music, some purchases, some photos) so you want to make sure all items are backed up and transferred for safekeeping first.


iOS: How to back up - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766


iTunes: About iOS backups - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946 - including a list of what is backed up.


How to Restore iPhone From Backup - http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/ss/restore-iphone.htm


iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414


You will need to copy the backup file from one computer to another:


http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946 - iTunes: About iOS backups > Where iTunes backups are stored on your computer

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