Every owner of an Apple smartphone, regardless of its model, receives Apple registration ID 5 GB of disk space in the iCloud cloud. They are used to synchronize data between devices, store photos and backup. In other words, the cloud is an important part of the ecosystem created by Apple. Users who have several devices on their hands get more opportunities, but one smartphone is enough to set up a backup. In this material we will present step by step instructions, which explains how to back up your iPhone to iCloud.
The main condition for creating a cloud backup is a stable connection to Wi-Fi, since the mobile network is not used for this purpose.
- Open iPhone settings on the main page. We will need two sections on it, indicated by numbers in the screenshot.
- In the first we access the settings wireless network. First, make sure that the connection request switch is turned off. The next step is to click on the button with the letter “i”. This way we get access to the parameters of active Wi-Fi.
- Having opened the details of the wireless connection, we activate the switch responsible for automatic connection. Now, once within the range of this signal, the phone will automatically switch from cellular to wireless network.
- In the second section, we go down to the very bottom of the page. Turn off the Wi-Fi Assist switch. This must be done so that the smartphone does not switch to LTE while within range of the wireless network.
Having completed the preparatory steps, you can be sure that every time you put your iPhone on charge, a backup copy will be created. The smartphone will not randomly disconnect from Wi-Fi, and signal stability when working with iCloud is more important than speed.
Making a copy
You don't need a computer to create a cloud backup. The user performs all actions directly on his smartphone. To simplify the interface in iOS 10.3, parameters related to the operation of proprietary Apple services, collected in one section.
- Open the main settings page. At the top there is an area with a photo and the name of the owner. Click on it to reveal your account settings.
- At the bottom of the screen there is a list of devices associated with the Apple ID of the smartphone owner. Having selected the desired device, click on its logo.
- Open the area marked in the screenshot.
- Move the switch shown by the arrow to the “On” position. From now on, the OS will automatically create a backup in iCloud using the Wi-Fi network while the device is charging. If desired, a copy can be made manually using the framed virtual button.
Storage optimization
Some time after completing the settings described above, the user may receive a message indicating that the backup failed. In most cases, the system fails to complete the operation due to insufficient free space in the cloud. Both owners of old 4S and 5 models, as well as owners of new CE, 6, 7, 8 or X, encounter this phenomenon. Most simply ignore this message, thereby depriving themselves of the opportunity to use a copy of iCloud in the future. In fact, free 5 GB is more than enough to store backups even from multiple devices. The problem is solved by optimizing the data included in the backup copy.
- Go to the iPhone owner account settings. Click on the area marked in the screenshot.
- The number “1” indicates system programs that have access to iCloud for data storage. We remove permissions from those that are not used.
- Going lower in the list, we perform a similar operation for installed applications. Particular attention should be paid to instant messengers, since thousands of messages contained in dialogues are archived in the “cloud”, taking up useful space, while not representing anything valuable. Having edited the permissions in this way, we return to the beginning of the section. Open the area marked “2” in the previous screenshot to examine the contents of the storage.
- Opposite each program we see the size of the saved data. Open the section marked with a frame.
- Select your device to examine the contents of the backup.
- Similar to the operations performed above, we remove all unnecessary using the switches indicated by the arrows. By clicking on the area marked with the number “2” we open full list programs whose data is contained in the copy.
Once optimization is complete, you can create a new copy manually or wait until the system makes it on its own. Performing this operation once is enough to then safely use your smartphone for several years.
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iCloud backups allow you to quickly restore your data after a hard reset or on a new device. For example, after replacing SE with X, it is enough to activate your Apple ID account to gain access to previously saved information without resorting to a PC.
Video instruction
In the video below you can see how the described actions are performed on a real device.
A backup copy of your iPhone may be needed if the device is replaced, accidentally lost, or damaged. Until recently, in order to do this work for your iPhone, it took quite a long time, as well as considerable effort. Considering the use of such a service as iCloud, its creation is quite a simple task. Today, the backup process occurs in full automatic mode. For these purposes, it is enough to configure the necessary functions once. Once done in this way, it will be securely saved on the iPhone and computer, and the process of restoring it will take only one click.
How to backup an iPhone? Very common effective options when creating backups on iPhone - this is created via iTunes, iCloud. What is included in the creation process via iTunes, iCloud? This is, first of all, all important information, which includes contacts, videos, photos and more.
Creating a backup using iTunes:
- connect IOS to the computer using a USB cable;
- Select at the top of the window - iTunes connected device;
- Here (on the right side) select the type of location that will be created - “this computer” or “iCloud”. If necessary, check the box next to the “encrypt iPhone backup” option. It should be remembered that if you forget your password, the data will not be recoverable later;
- then click on the section - “create a copy now”.
The information saved in this way is located on the iPhone or computer.
How to create a sample using iCloud? To do this, you do not need to connect the device to personal computer, and enable the iPhone backup function by visiting settings, then iCloud, “storage and copies”, then visit the “iCloud copy” section. Then it will be done automatically every day, provided that the device has a locked screen and is connected to the Internet Wi-Fi connections, and the device will be connected to a power source. To create a copy manually, you should go to the device settings, then iCloud and “memory storage”, selecting the item “create a copy”. But keep in mind that you will need a Wi-Fi connection.
List of information data saved in the backup copy
Backing up using the iTunes system will save the following information:
1. The backup includes various types of images from your camera roll.
2. Call history, lists of all contacts.
3. Notes.
4. Various types messages, with images, recorded videos.
5. Voice recorder recording that was created earlier.
6. Setting up geolocation data.
7. Bluetooth device.
8. Various nodes that have a certificate.
9. Bookmark the “maps” program.
10. Different passwords for Wi-Fi and applications Email, credentials.
11. Home screen.
12. Cellular setup.
13. Calendar data.
14. The process of autofilling a web page.
15. In-app purchase.
16. Installed profile.
17. Game Center accounts.
18. App Store software system.
19. Various documentation.
20. Safari bookmarks, cookies, contact information in automatic mode.
You should know that certain installed applications and programs will not be saved. As a rule, these are various parameters and settings. Applications will need to be downloaded again from hard drive, later find and see their availability.
Creations using iCloud contain a little less information. These will usually be settings already in the database. This will not include information data found in iCloud. They are also saved on the computer. When choosing the desired program to carry out copying, they can be viewed in the settings. To do this, you should go to iCloud, “storage and copies”, and then visit “storage”, where all the necessary information will be provided.
Where are backups stored? When you create an Apple ID, you are provided with 5 gigabyte iCloud space where all copied information is stored. All of the above actions can be carried out on devices such as iPhone 5s, iPhone 4, iPhone 6, iPhone 7. If you were unable to back up your iPhone or the backup session failed, you need to contact your mobile operator.
How to remove the presence of a backup in iTunes, iCloud
If you sell your iPhone, you will need to delete your data. In order to delete a backup copy, you should take the following steps:
- launch iTunes, go to the “edit”, “settings” section and to the “devices” tab;
- Click the left mouse button on the name of the backup copy to select it. Then the function - “delete backup copy”, confirm;
- it will be permanently removed from the system.
Deleting an iCloud backup located on an iPhone involves the following steps:
- you need to go to the settings section and select iCloud, then “storage” and “backups”, where you must specify the exact name of your iPhone;
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the section - “deleting a copy”;
- confirm by clicking the “shutdown and delete” function. After a few seconds, this segment will be permanently deleted from the storage.
This way you can delete old backups.
If the owner may forget to create a backup sample manually, it is necessary to create conditions where the IOS program will create it automatically, without human intervention. When creating a copy, it is advisable to create two copies in case the created version is damaged or access to the Apple ID is lost.
To save or delete backups, as well as create several backups or one iPhone backup, you should understand what is included in this procedure, and for this you need to select the appropriate instructions and study them very carefully in order to avoid annoying mistakes.
Let's figure out how to backup an iPhone to iCloud with standard functionality and set everything up correctly. We will also consider third-party applications that will help create backups on a schedule.
This article is suitable for everyone iPhone models Xs/Xr/X/8/7/6/5 and Plus on iOS 12. Older versions may have different or missing menu items and hardware support listed in this article.
Why do backups on iPhone?
A backup copy consists of all the data from your gadget, which is stored encrypted in cloud storage or on your computer. A backup copy is necessary to restore any data previously available on the iPhone. Restoration may be needed in the following situations:
- Buying a new iPhone. A backup copy will allow you to quickly transfer all settings from the old device to the new one. All photos, applications and other content will be copied.
- Having problems with iOS. iPhone updates don't always go smoothly. In rare situations, the device simply does not turn on after the update and requires restoration. If you create a copy prematurely, then during the recovery process you can return all its data and functionality to the device.
- If your iPhone breaks or is lost. If you have a previously created backup copy, then all data can be restored to another device.
What is backed up?
In iCloud and iTunes, backups are created with the following content:
- Information about installed applications, their settings.
- Device settings.
- The order of applications, the appearance of the main screen.
- Text message and iMessage history.
- Media library (video and photos).
- Health app data.
- HomeKit device settings.
- Purchase history from the iBooks Store, iTunes Store and App Store.
- Ringtones.
It is not the applications themselves that are included in the copy, but only their settings and information about them. Otherwise, backups would grow to large sizes.
Backing up iPhone to iCloud
This method involves creating a backup copy of data from your iPhone without using wires. The information will be stored on Apple servers and will be encrypted, so you don’t have to worry about the safety of your files.
Backing up your iPhone to iCloud may not be a suitable solution for everyone. Only 5GB is available for free on iCloud. If the backup copy is saved larger size data, then operating system will display a warning that a copy cannot be created.
To create an iCloud backup of your iPhone, you must have an active connection to Wi-Fi networks. We follow the instructions:
Similar simple method The iPhone backup function to iCloud is launched. The process of creating a copy of iOS will begin only if the device is charging, locked and.
Manually backing up iPhone to iCloud
- On your iPhone, go to the Settings menu, select iCloud and Backup.
- Click on “Create a backup” at the bottom of the page. The creation of a copy will begin immediately.
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iOS does not provide any notifications about the successful creation of a backup copy of the gadget. You can verify the success of the operation by going to the “Settings” menu, then “iCloud” and “Backup”. It displays information about how much time remains until the copy is completed, if the process is still running.
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Backing up your iPhone in iTunes
When you create an iPhone backup in iTunes, its size is limited only by the capacity of your computer's storage. If your gadget contains a lot of data, for example, entire collections of videos and photos, then you should back it up through iTunes.
We perform the following actions:
From the instructions above, you can see that the process of creating a backup copy in iTunes is no different. In addition to iTunes, you can create a backup using various third-party applications.
Creating an iPhone backup using third-party applications
This function is offered by many modern Apple devices, but almost all of them are paid. Free utilities include iTools and Tenorshare iCareFone.
Why use third-party applications to back up your iPhone? There is no particular need to use them. Some users want to provide additional security for important files, for example, memorable photos or videos. Suitable for these purposes alternative methods creating backups.
iTools
You can first specify the folder where the backup will be saved. To do this, select “Change”.
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Once the backup process is complete, you can check the results. Unlike iTunes and iCloud, this utility does not encrypt files in a special way. This allows you to access photos without using additional software.
Tenorshare iCareFone
This tool It features wide functionality for optimizing iOS devices. Using the application, you can use deep or quick search, delete all unnecessary files on the gadget, block banners and advertising in programs, fix system problems after an overload, update, etc.
The utility also backs up, manages and restores system data without access to iTunes. The main advantage of Tenorshare iCareFone is that you can take a backup whenever you want. After this, you can restore data from the backup.
Instructions:
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Using the Tenorshare iCareFone utility, the process of restoring from a backup is impressively fast and versatile. The application can also be used to restore previously created backups in iTunes.
Restoring data from an iPhone backup
Restoring iOS devices is possible after a full reset or during initial setup. The user is only required to follow the instructions in the system's starter manual. On the screen " iPhone setup"You need to select the type of recovery or setup if the gadget is new.
Apple gadgets Apple are unique in that they have the ability to make a full backup of data with the ability to store it on a computer or in the cloud. In case you had to restore your device or you purchased new iPhone, iPad or iPod, the saved backup copy will allow you to restore all data.
Today we will look at two ways to create a backup: on an Apple device and through iTunes.
Creating a Backup via iTunes
1. Launch iTunes and connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. A miniature icon of your device will appear at the top of the iTunes window. Open it.
2. Go to the tab in the left area of the window "Review" . In the block "Backups" You have two options to choose from: "iCloud" And "This computer" . The first point means that the backup copy of your device will be stored in the iCloud cloud storage, i.e. You can restore from a backup “over the air” using a Wi-Fi connection. The second point implies that your backup will be stored on your computer.
3. Check the box next to the selected item, and click on the button to the right "Create a copy now" .
4. iTunes will offer to encrypt your backups. It is recommended to activate this item, because otherwise, the backup will not store sensitive information, such as passwords, that could be accessed by scammers.
5. If you have activated encryption, the next step is that the system will ask you to create a password for the backup. Only if the password is correct can the copy be decrypted.
6. The program will begin the backup procedure, the progress of which you can see in the upper area of the program window.
How to create a backup on your device?
If you are unable to use iTunes to create a backup, you can create one directly from your device.
Please note that Internet access is required to create a backup copy. Please take this into account if you have a limited amount of Internet traffic.
1. Open Settings on your Apple device and go to "iCloud" .
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 for free free space in storage. 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 buy extra 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 into power, 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 passwords and data credit cards, saved by you 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.
