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flyfisherman44

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Q: if I delete a device do I lose the icloud and idrive backup data.

I have an ipad mini with pics and pds etc. and I don't want to lose them as I need to reset my ipad for my son to use at school.

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Posted on Oct 19, 2016 4:52 AM

I have this question too

Q: if I delete a device do I lose the icloud and idrive backup data.

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jameson.h Oct 19, 2016 5:06 PM in response to flyfisherman44
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Oct 19, 2016 5:06 PM in response to flyfisherman44

Hey flyfisherman44,

Thanks for being a part of Apple Support Communities.

If I understand your post correctly, you are wanting to give your iPad to your son, but you're worried about losing your iCloud data if you erase the iPad. It's a good idea to erase the device before you give it to your son. The iCloud data will be erased from the device, but only the device. It will remain on the iCloud server. Take a look at this article for help with erasing your device before giving it to your son:

What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Take care.
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