Have always backed up to a Mac but thinking about backing up via icloud and then transferring to a new iphone. Any negatives of doing it this way? What is the difference? Is there anything not backed up that causes a problem?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11
There are no negatives except that once you start the restore, you'll want to stay connected to wifi so the restore is not interrupted. Here's a couple of articles that will help:
What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Hi
Sorry but in the link above the list clearly includes "Health Data" under the list of what is included in an icloud backup. I've copied the text below - you will see that number 5 is "Health data". Maybe they didn't used to include it but its changed?:
Here’s what iCloud Backup includes
Thanks again for taking the time to reply. I've backed up my phone via a computer now so can't check the above.
If you like the idea of redundant backups, use both. I have iCloud backup enabled on all my devices, and they get plugged in overnight so they backuo then. But I also do an encrypted iTunes backup a couple of times a week over wifi as well.
I neve like relying on a single source backup for any of my electronics.
MiniMum97 wrote:
Thanks for taking the time to reply. The reason I wanted to do an icloud back-up is because I tried to back-up to my laptop and there were some weird inconsistencies between my iphone and itunes related to downloaded music.
Neither backup contains music. Your music catalog is in the backup, but the music itself is downloaded from your iTunes media library, or, if it is iTunes purchased music, from the iTunes store.
MiniMum97 wrote:
Hi The link above says that icloud backups include health data. It also says that it includes device settings and app data. Most other passwords would be in keychain? Assume therefore that passwords would also be backed up.
Thanks
That is correct. iCloud backups include health data and passwords. iTunes backups only contain these items if Encrypt Backup is checked.
Thanks for taking the time to reply. The reason I wanted to do an icloud back-up is because I tried to back-up to my laptop and there were some weird inconsistencies between my iphone and itunes related to downloaded music. I've actually now taken all the downloaded music off my phone because the icloud back-up wouldn't work and there were also some inconsistencies between different parts of my phone and what downloaded music it thought was on there. Thought it best to clear all and start again.
Anyway - am trying to back up to icloud and it seems the internet connection here is not good enough (I am on holiday).
As explained above I originally tried to back up via itunes on my mac book but experienced the above issues. I later read that I shouldn't have backed up to my laptop as I normally use my imac (which is at home) - is this correct, can you only back up/sync to one computer? I didn't get any warning messages when I did it - just the issue with downloaded music.
I believe my laptop is an authorised computer.
I ask because I am wondering whether to try to back up to my laptop again - or search around the local area for a better connection!
Hope that makes sense!
Thank you!
I always back up to my iMac. Never tried the MacBook so I don't know if your issue is normal.
For me, there is a major disadvantage to backing up to the cloud. For me, account passwords are important and health data is very important. The following is possible only with a backup to the Mac:
Hi The link above says that icloud backups include health data. It also says that it includes device settings and app data. Most other passwords would be in keychain? Assume therefore that passwords would also be backed up.
Thanks
MiniMum97 wrote:
Hi The link above says that icloud backups include health data. It also says that it includes device settings and app data.
Not iCloud. Only "This Computer."
MiniMum97 wrote:
Most other passwords would be in keychain? Assume therefore that passwords would also be backed up.
If you allow keychain usage, then yes, you're correct.
Difference between icloud and mac backup?
