Simple ways to create a backup copy of your iPhone. iPhone backup - what is it for and how to create a copy

An iPhone backup is a collection of files with all the data stored on the device. Includes photographs, documents, settings, a list of contacts from the phone book and other information important to the user. You can back up your iPhone in different ways, using a computer or without using it.

Creating a backup via iCloud

All users of Apple devices have access to 5 GB of free iCloud storage space. It can be used to backup data. To do this, just enable the appropriate option on your smartphone. Procedure:

Start your iPhone and connect it to high-speed Wi-Fi, or activate mobile data.
Open the Settings menu and find the iCloud option here.
If you are using an iPhone with iOS version 10.3 or older, then you can access the iCloud settings through the menu for managing account settings.
The “iCloud Backup” option will appear. Move the slider to the right to enable backup creation via Apple cloud storage. A message will appear on the screen saying that when you connect your device to your PC, an iTunes backup will not be created automatically.
Wait until the iPhone turns on the backup function and transfers all important user information to the cloud. If necessary, charge your iPhone and lock the screen.

If the iPhone has been in use for a long time and a lot of information has accumulated on it, then the free space in iCloud (5 GB) may not be enough. Then the backup will not be created, a notification about this will appear on the screen. In this case, you can purchase a subscription and expand the space available in the cloud or use another method.

Features of backup via iCloud

All Apple devices by default create backups when connected to a charger (if the function is activated in the settings and the iPhone is connected to a wireless network). Other features:

Media content that has been officially purchased or downloaded will not be copied. But it will be downloaded again from official stores (App Store, iTunes Store, iBookStore, and so on).
To recover data from iCloud, just connect your iPhone to high-speed Wi-Fi and sign in to your Apple ID account. You don't need a computer for this. Therefore, the method is convenient in cases where you urgently need to recover data from a lost or stolen iPhone.
Notes, phonebook contacts, calendar and other information are saved automatically (even if backup creation is disabled).

If you wish, you can make a new backup manually. To do this, go to the iCloud settings and select “Create a copy now.” Information about the date the last copy was created will appear below.

If you store a large amount of information on your iPhone, then it is better to use iTunes to create backups. This is special software available for free download from the official Apple website. Allows you to backup and restore data from Apple devices, as well as other operations. Procedure:

Install and run the software on your computer (available for Windows, OS X operating systems).
Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable and wait until the drivers are downloaded for the device.
The iTunes home screen will display your connected device, select it.
Go to the menu on the left. Here, find the “Settings” block and in the list of available ones, click “Browse”.
A new window will appear on the right. Here in the “Backups” block, check the box next to “This computer” to .
If you want to move files to iCloud via iTunes, then check the box next to the appropriate item. This will make copies of only important data.
To set a password for the backup (you will need to enter it when restoring data), check the “Encrypt local copy” box. If the password is lost, you will not be able to use the copy.
After that, click the “Create a copy now” button. The process of copying information and moving it to the memory of the local computer or to Apple servers will begin. You cannot turn off your iPhone before the data copying is complete.

When the copy is created, the iPhone can be disconnected. After this, the finished file can be used to restore user information on a new device. If you checked the encryption option, you will need to provide a password.

Since all backups created via iTunes are stored only in the PC’s memory, for greater security, copy them to cloud storage or an external drive.

Features of backup via iTunes

If in the process of creating a backup via iTunes, the user uses data encryption, then the following information will be copied along with the rest of the data:

Medical data.
Settings from wireless networks (which the user has saved) and passwords in the keychain.
Browsing log via Safari browser.

By default, the backup copy is saved to the main disk (the one on which the operating system is installed), but if desired, it can be changed in the program settings before creating a backup.

Touch ID, Apple Pay and multimedia settings that are already in the iPad library will not be copied to the local drive of the computer when synchronized via iTunes.

Difference between methods

Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is recommended to back up your data via both iCloud and iTunes. If this is not possible or you do not think that important information is stored on the iPhone, then you can do it in one way. Let's look at the features of each in the table below:

	Maximum copy size	Data storage location	Ability to access files from your computer	Availability of Internet connection	Data copy speed	Data encryption	PC connection	Ability to roll back to a previous version of iOS
iTunes	Limited by computer capabilities	Local computer on Windows or OS X	Yes	Not required	Depends on the amount of information and PC characteristics	Turned on manually	Required	Eat
iCloud	5 GB available for free	Apple Servers	If you have an Internet connection (via a browser)	Necessarily	Depends on the amount of information and Internet connection speed	Automatically	Not required	No

The applications themselves (licensed copies) downloaded to the iPhone are not copied when creating a backup via iCloud and iTunes, but they will be downloaded automatically through the App Store. The software does not save music, movies and other information, but through iTunes the information can be backed up and quickly transferred to the iPhone manually.

Data backup is available to all owners of iOS devices. If you have disabled automatic backup creation, be sure to synchronize the information via iTunes or iCloud manually. This way you can regain access to all files and documents stored in memory if your iPhone is lost or stolen.

Backup data on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Many new iPhone and iPad users, in particular those who switched to Apple technology from devices on other platforms, create their gadgets on a computer using iTunes. This process usually involves a lot of waiting and multiple synchronizations, which can be really annoying. However, you can avoid dealing with iTunes by backing up your iPhone and iPad to the iCloud cloud service. In this manual, we described in detail how to use this function.

Important! To back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, you must have an active Wi-Fi connection.

Step 1. Go to menu " Settings» → iCloud.

Step 2. Select the section " Backup copy».

Step 3. Switch the switch " iCloud backup» to active position.

You'll see a warning that your mobile device will no longer be backed up to your computer when syncing with iTunes. Click " OK».

Step 4: Wait for the backup feature to turn on.

Ready! You've set up backing up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud. From now on, every time the mobile device is locked, connected to a power source and has access to a wireless Wi-Fi connection, the backup will be performed automatically.

Creating a backup copy in iCloud is possible without the need to lock the device and specifically put it on charge.

How to manually back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud

Step 1. Go to menu " Settings» → iCloud.

Step 2. Select the section " Backup copy».

Step 3: Click " Create a backup».

Immediately after this, the process of creating a backup copy of your iPhone or iPad in iTunes will begin. The system will notify everyone in the same section about how much time is left until its completion. Settings» → iCloud → « Backup copy».

What is saved in iCloud backup

Some iPhone and iPad users believe that iCloud backup is not complete and it is better to create backups using iTunes. This, fortunately, is not the case. iCloud stores all the same content from your mobile device as iTunes. Namely:

Device settings.
Data about installed applications and their settings.
Text message history, including iMessage. Important! To successfully restore iMessage, SMS and MMS messages, you need a SIM card, which you use when creating a backup copy.
Home screen view and application order.
Health app data.
Media library (photos and videos).
Purchase history from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBooks Store.
HomeKit device settings.
Ringtones.

How to Restore iPhone or iPad from iCloud Backup

As for, it is performed during the initial setup of the iPhone or iPad (upon activation in the case of new devices). To start restoring from a cloud backup, you need to go to the " iPhone setup» select the item « Recover from iCloud copy" and indicate the last backup created.

Remember the main rule - do not forget the password for your iCloud account, and then the recovery process will be simple and painless. It seems that the rule is quite obvious, however, as shown by numerous requests about this problem on ours and in the group in

If you need help creating a backup copy of your iPhone data, or vice versa, removing data from your iPhone, please contact our service centers:

Data loss often results in stress and strong emotions. To prevent this from happening, we recommend that you regularly back up your data. Also, always make a backup copy of your data before updating the software.

How to backup all iPhone, iPad, iPod data?

How to save your data on iPhone, iPad, iPod before updating?

Everything is very simple:

1. Launch iTunes. If you don't have it, you can download it here.

2. Connect the iPhone/iPad/iPod to the USB cable that is inserted into your computer.

3. Your device will appear in the iTunes program, click on it with the left mouse button, let's give your device a unique name. If we need to restore from a backup copy, then among the backup copies it will be easier for us to find our device by its unique name and the time the backup was created. So, left-clicked the mouse, it became possible to edit the device name, enter a unique name and press the "ENTER" key

4. After your device has received a unique name, right-click on the name and a menu will appear:

4. Select the menu item - “Create a backup copy”

When it's finished, iTunes will notify you about it.

That's it, the backup is ready! Now, if necessary, you can return your data.

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8 comments to the article "How to backup all iPhone, iPad, iPod data"

Just recently I got my first iPhone, and to be honest, after working on Android, it’s not so easy to understand all the intricacies of the Apple gadget.
Thank you for the material, which is valuable to me, because I usually have a lot of important numbers and information stored on my phone; I wouldn’t want to lose it all at one point. And so, now you don’t have to worry.

Here I am for a few days. as a happy owner of an iPhone 5s. In general, I still don’t understand it well. Of course I would like to save my data and create a backup copy. I didn’t do this with my old smartphone, I once found myself losing all the data(((To be honest, I’m not a very experienced user, please explain where this data is saved? Will everything really be in the program, on the Internet? ... It will be possible to open my information? Or did I understand it wrong? Thank you)))

Hello Yana! This article discusses backing up your data from your iPhone to your computer. This data will be stored on your computer in a special place, an ordinary user will not find it, but a professional will be able to find and use it if he takes possession of your computer.
If this situation is possible and the data is very valuable, we recommend encrypting the backup when creating it.
Sincerely.

I’ll show you how to save a backup copy of your iPhone in iCloud, that is, on the Internet on an Apple server, so that if you lose your iPhone or if something happens on your computer, you always have a backup copy of your iPhone “in the cloud.” Also, this method is definitely necessary for those who do not have a computer, but only an iPhone.

Here's an excerpt from Apple's website and information about what's saved in iCloud backup.

When you sign up for iCloud, you get 5 GB of free storage space. iCloud storage is used for iCloud Backup, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library beta, app and document data stored in iCloud, and iCloud Mail messages (your @icloud.com account).
If the storage is full, you can purchase additional space. You can also manage your storage by reducing the size of your iCloud backup, deleting photos, videos, or other files stored in iCloud.

What is saved when you back up to iCloud
iCloud automatically backs up your devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) daily over Wi-Fi when they're turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. With your data backed up to iCloud, you can quickly set up a new device and easily restore information on any of your old devices.

When you create an iCloud backup, the following information is saved:
History of your purchases (music, movies, TV shows, apps and books).

iCloud backup contains information about purchases, but not the purchases themselves. Restoring data from an iCloud backup automatically downloads purchased content from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. Some types of content may not be available for automatic download in all countries, and previous purchases that are no longer in the store or that have been refunded may not be available.

Photo and video on iOS devices unless iCloud Photo Library beta is enabled on your iOS 8.1 device. If you're in iCloud Photo Library beta, your photos and videos are already backed up in iCloud, so they're not included in iCloud Backup.

Device Settings

Application data

Home screen view and application order

iMessages, SMS and MMS messages

Ringtones

Visual Voicemail Messages

1. Enable iCloud backup

Go to Settings > iCloud.

Having entered iCloud settings, scroll down and look for a backup copy.

Click on Backup.

When this iPhone is plugged in, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi, it automatically backs up data such as your photo library, accounts, documents, Health data, HomeKit configuration, and settings.

Turn on iCloud Backup.

Start copying to iCloud. Your iPhone will no longer be automatically backed up to your computer when syncing with iTunes.

Click OK.

iCloud backup is enabled.

2. Create a backup in iCloud

Now we can create a backup that will be stored on the Apple server. Click Create backup.

The remaining time to create a copy in iCloud begins to count.

And the iPhone backup begins to be created in iCloud. This will take from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the speed of your Wi-Fi and the load on the Apple server.

After the iCloud backup is created, the time of the last created copy will be indicated here.

3. Choose what to include in the iCloud backup

In Settings > iCloud, turn on the sliders for those items that you want to include in the iPhone backup that will be stored in iCloud. For example, you can enable mail, contacts, notes, then your contacts and numbers will be saved in the iCloud backup. And if you lose your iPhone, you can restore all your contacts from iCloud backup.

You can also enable keychain.

So that the keychain is stored in an iCloud backup. iCloud Keychain stores the passwords and credit card information you've saved to date on your verified devices. The information is stored in encrypted video and cannot be read by Apple.

4. Select what will be stored in the iCloud backup

To see which applications save data in iCloud backup, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage.

This displays how much space you have available to store your backup and how much is left. To see what is stored in your iPhone backup in iCloud, click on Storage.

Storage shows your devices (if you have more than one) and how much space their iCloud backups take up. Click on your iPhone to see which apps are taking up how much space.

Settings > iCloud > Storage > Storage > This iPhone displays how much apps are using in your iCloud backup.

You can disable those applications whose data you do not want to be stored in your iCloud backup. You can also delete your iCloud backup here.

5. Buy space on iCloud

If 5 GB is not enough for you. to store your backup, this space can be increased up to 1 TeraByte. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage. To increase the space in iCloud for your iPhone backups, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage and click Buy more space.

By default, Apple gives you 5 GB. free to store your backups in iCloud.

But you can increase space and expand storage in iCloud (money will be debited from your App Store account):

20 GB., but it will cost 39 rubles per month
200 GB., but it will cost 149 rubles per month
500 GB., but it will cost 379 rubles per month
1 TB. (this is 1000 GB), but it will cost 749 rubles per month

You can also cancel your plan or reduce your storage capacity. This can be done on the device at any time. Contact Apple within 15 days of switching to a new plan for a refund. Partial refunds are possible in accordance with the legal procedure.

This is if you change your mind about using a paid plan and decide to get a refund.

Let's say you want to increase your iCloud storage to 20 GB. We choose 20 GB. and click Buy.

You now need to sign in to the iTunes Store to make a purchase. (money will be debited from your App Store account).

Enter your Apple iD password and click OK.

iCloud storage space is being purchased.

The purchase is completed. Now you have 20 GB available. iCloud storage. Click OK.

In this article we offer you 3 ways: 1. Backup iPhone 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, how to create a copy in iTunes, 2. Backup iPhone 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, how to create a copy in iCloud, 3. How create a backup copy of iPhone 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s on a computer

You will be asked to backup your iPhone, no matter the old iPhone 6/6s/5/5s or the new iPhone 7/7 plus before updating to a new version of iOS or when upgrading an old iPhone to a new one. Download AnyTrans to move valuable information and files from your iPhone to your computer for backup. Supports iPhone 6/6s/5/5s/SE/4/4S and iPhone 7 and 8.

You may accidentally lose data when updating to a new version of the iOS operating system, or accidentally reset settings to default or delete desired files, it will be useful: Therefore, it is necessary to create a backup of the iPhone before we start making big changes to our iPhone. Moreover, there is another reason why we should back up the iPhone, this is the only way Apple offers to transfer all the data and settings from the old iPhone to the new iPhone.

If you are one of the Apple users who are planning to upgrade to iOS 10 or upgrade your old iPhone 5/5C/6/7 or this article will help you to create a backup.

Part 1: Backup iPhone 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, how to create a copy in iTunes?

Backing up iPhone to iTunes is suitable for those who have a computer (Mac or PC) and a USB cable for iPhone. If you are one of such users, backup your iPhone 4/4S/5/5C/5s/6/6s/SE/7/8 to iTunes using the following methods.

Method 1: connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable -> launch iTunes if it doesn't open automatically -> click on the button in the top right corner of the iTunes window -> click on the create a backup button.

Method 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable -> Launch iTunes -> select a file -> devices -> Backup.

Method 3:connect the old iPhone to the computer using a USB cable -> launch iTunes -> select a file -> select a device > click the “sync XXXX (name of your iPhone)” button.

Note:When you choose to sync your device with your computer, iTunes will automatically sync your iPhone backup, so you just need to click Sync.

Similar to backing up your iPhone:

Part 2: Backup iPhone 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, how to create a copy in iCloud?

If you find that you are having problems, you can back up your iPhone to iCloud:

Your USB cable is broken or iTunes failed to connect to your iPhone, iPad. !
Do you prefer to backup iPhone without computer.

Step 1: Make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Go to Settings on your iPhone: In iOS 8 or older, tap iCloud > Backup. On iOS 7 or earlier, tap iCloud > Storage & Backups.

Step 3: Enable iCloud Backup.

Step 4: Click Create a Copy Now.

Step 5. This may take quite a long time, backing up your iPhone depends on the content and internet speed. Make sure the backup is complete by tapping Settings > iCloud > Storage > Storage.