Possible choices in backup ingredients
How can I Choose what to backup. Actually I only want to backup my contact, messages and photos. Nothing else.
iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4
How can I Choose what to backup. Actually I only want to backup my contact, messages and photos. Nothing else.
iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4
Hi Ehtasham,
I understand that you would like to only back up certain items that are on your iPhone. Let's go over your options on how to do that.
I you are using iCloud to back up your iPhone, you can back up just those items. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage and then click on your iPhone, you will see the options for items that are backed up. Just turn off the ones you don't want and you are good to go. Take a look at the first two articles to go over managing your iCloud storage and how to back up to shed some light on this question.
Manage your iCloud storage
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204247
How to back up your devices using iCloud or iTunes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977
Now if you use iTunes, you won't have those options as it will back up your iPhone as a whole minus a few details that are explained in the next article.
About backups in iCloud and iTunes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204136
Let me know if you need more information.
Take care
Dear Norm123
I am grateful for your detailed reply.
I am a bit surprised that Apple doesnt give the choice of the backup options. But still it is what it is.
Thanks again for your time and guidance.
Regards
Ehtasham
Hey Ehtasham,
It was not problem with the assist and glad that I could clear that up for you.
Take it easy
Possible choices in backup ingredients