How do iOS 7 Beta Backups Work?

I would personally make a back up just before upgrading to iOS:7 (GM release) That way everything is as up-to-date as can be.

Even better would be to do a fresh install, so no stale information is carried across.

assuming that you're a registered developer

iOS 7 can restore iOS 6 backup
iOS 6 can not restore iOS 7 backup

if you're not a registered developer and you loaded iOS 7... "that way"
you won't be able to restore iOS 7 backup until public release cause there is no way to restore your phone w/o wiping your phone and going through activation first.

hello12 said:

...when I update to the FINAL/PUBLIC version of iOS 7, will I be able to restore it from my backup that I did while i had the iOS 7 beta?

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Short answer: Yes.
But you might have some very minor jerks here and there because you are essentially using a backup that was created on buggy software.

Restoring a backup from the beta onto the final release should be perfectly fine. App data, settings, etc are backed up. The core operating system is not. It's POSSIBLE for a bug to sneak through, but kind of unlikely. People just like to do a full wipe because it makes them feel better.

Just set it up as a new iphone first, then restore from backup.

(I used to be afraid to set up as new, but, all your apps/photos/texts/settings are all in the backup, you can do this after setting it up as a new phone).

benji888 said:

Just set it up as a new iphone first, then restore from backup.

(I used to be afraid to set up as new, but, all your apps/photos/texts/settings are all in the backup, you can do this after setting it up as a new phone).

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Is this considered a fresh/clean install?