iPhone Backup And Restore For Complete Beginners

Last updated on June 27th, 2024 at 10:39 am

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58 percent of iPhones failed between April and June of 2016

What is Backup

Backup specifically for devices such as phones refers to the storage of files and folders in a different location either within the device, another device, or online in a cloud storage with the ability to restore to the original device through a restoration or recovery process.

Some backups just backup files and folders while others backup a snapshot of the entire hard drive which allows bare metal recovery or bootable recovery in a new device.

The most critical time to Backup is before an upgrade.

It’s important to Back Up your iPhone before Upgrading to  iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, or iOS 12

There are three popular backup solutions

• iTunes
• iCloud
• Cloudpap iPhone Backup (Acronis True image)

ITunes and iCloud are owned by Apple, Cloudpap iPhone is a hybrid technology made from Acronis backup Technology and Cloudpap cloud storage technology.

Consider using an additional provider to Apple’s iTunes and iCloud.

iCloud iPhone Backup

Allow cloud backup of data via WiFI connection, standard data stored in the iCloud includes:

• Messages, App data, Photos and Videos, Phone Settings, Ringtones, activities, and purchases on iTunes stores.

Apple provides 5GB free of iCloud Storage per Apple ID. Additional storage space can be purchased for any Apple ID.

iCloud syncs files between the device and cloud storage and therefore a file deleted locally is also deleted on the cloud // see the difference between Backup and Sync (Cloudpap provides Backup and therefore a file deleted on the device can be recovered from the cloud )

Steps for backing up on iCloud:

1. Get the device connected to a WiFi Network.
2. Tap on Settings > [your name], and tap iCloud on the device. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings, then scroll down and tap iCloud.
3. Scroll down, and tap iCloud Backup. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Backup. Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on
4. Tap Back Up Now and stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes
5. Make sure that the backup is finished: Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage, then select the device — the backup should appear in the details with the time and backup size. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, your path is Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.

 iCloud Backup Automatic Settings:

1. Turn on iCloud Backup in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup
2. Connect the device to the charger
3. Connect the device to  Wi-Fi
4. Make sure the device’s screen is locked

iTunes Backup

iTunes is where you buy apps, music, books e.t.c

iTunes can backup all photos, messages, call logs, app data, music, apps, books

How to backup on iTunes:

1. Connect the device to the computer
2. Open iTunes
3. Complete the verification process that may require a passcode or confirmation of ‘Trust This Computer’.
4. Select your device when it appears in iTunes.

Cloudpap Backup /Acronis True Image

As highlighted above iCloud and iTunes as efficient as they are have a limited scope, backing up only a select of apps and settings. It’s important to install a third-party app that backs up everything on your phone.

Go to the Apple App Store

Search Acronis True Image

Download the App

Get your 100GB Cloud Storage from Cloudpap by Signing Up

With Cloudpap login credentials log on the Acronis True Image

Enjoy full Device Backup Service.

How to Backup iPhone using Acronis True Image

Acronis True Image has been rebranded as Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office. You can use it to back up your iPhone in a couple of ways:

1. Back Up to Acronis Cloud:

• On your computer:
  • Open Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.
  • Click on Backup.
  • Sign in to your Acronis account.
  • Select the data categories you want to back up.
  • Click Back up now.
• On your iPhone:
  • Open Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.
  • Tap Backup.
  • Sign in to your Acronis account.
  • Select the data categories you want to back up.
  • Tap Back up now.
  • Allow Acronis to access your personal data.
  • A QR code will be displayed.
  • On your computer, tap Scan QR code, point your camera at the QR code on the computer screen, and wait until the mobile device is connected.
  • Select the data categories you want to back up.
  • Tap Start Backup.
  • Allow Acronis to access your personal data.

2. Back Up to Your Computer:

• On your iPhone:
  • Open Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.
  • Tap Backup to PC.
  • If you need to install Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office on your PC, tap the Request download link. If it’s already installed, tap I already have it.
  • Make sure your PC and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• On your computer:
  • Open Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office.
  • Go to the Dashboard tab.
  • Click on Mobile device backup.
  • Tap Scan QR code on the iPhone and point the camera at your computer’s monitor to capture the QR code.
  • Choose the data you want to back up and click Backup Now.

Important Notes:

• You’ll need an Acronis account to back up to the cloud. You can create one for free within the app.
• Make sure both your computer and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network when backing up to your computer.
• Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office offers automatic backups, so you can set it up to back up your iPhone regularly without having to do it manually.

For more detailed instructions and information, you can refer to the following resources:

• Acronis Blog Post: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/how-to-back-up-iphone/
• Acronis Mobile Phone Backup Software: https://www.acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image/features/backup-your-mobile/

When the backup is complete, you can see information about this (and other) Phone backups from the backup list or the Online Dashboard.

You can also recover one or more items from the backup by selecting Access and Recover from the mobile app menu.

Why you need Acronis True Image for Phone Backup!

Back-Up to Anywhere – Cloud or Your PC or Mac

With Acronis True Image 2020 backup software, you can back up to Cloudpap (cloud storage provider), Acronis Cloud Storage, or your PC.

Using Cloudpap cloud storage allows back up your Phones any time you have an internet connection. You can access your data from any device via a simple web interface or from your Phones via a touch-enabled web portal.

Have Multiple Phones?

Use one cloud account to back up all the family devices using Acronis True Image.

A family or even office may have several phones, iPads, and tablets that can be protected by using Acronis True Image to backup on a PC or to the same Cloudpap cloud account irrespective of OS – iPhone and Android supported, manage them from the same portal.

Incremental Backup

By default, Acronis True Image backs up the updates on subsequent backups therefore saving space and time.

Switching from IoS to Android

Do you need to migrate data from Android to IoS or Vice Versa or do you need to completely switch from  Android to IoS or from IoS to Android Phone hassle-free with zero loss of data – Acronis True Image can move you.

Automated Backup Processes

Back up your data automatically whenever in the range of an internet connection or authorized WiFi.

Granular File Restoration/Restore a Single File

Just imagine you have accidentally deleted a single file. Acronis True Image allows the restoration of a single file from the cloud back on your Phone or Computer.

We highly recommend Acronis True Image.

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