I have a iPhone 4S and pre-ordered an iPhone 5. I back up the entire phone using iCloud. My game apps for instance will obviously transfer to the new iPhone 5 but what about the progress? So basically will the data be saved?
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iPhone 4S to iPhone 5 iCloud Backup Saves App Data?
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I believe the Keychain isn't saved though... so you lose all of your Wi-Fi networks and passwords for Apps and such?
I've always used iTunes, even if it's with a different (older) computer:
http://benguild.com/post/31642802992/how-to-setup-a-new-iphone-using-a-different-computer
I've always used iTunes, even if it's with a different (older) computer:
http://benguild.com/post/31642802992/how-to-setup-a-new-iphone-using-a-different-computer
My experience as well..100% carries over, though, of course, you need to setup an initial WiFi login to get to the cloud....
Almost all. I just did a full iCloud update today of my 4S to go from B4 to GM.
Everything carried over (Netflix, Hulu Plus) except some high security stuff (ADT alarm app)
Basically it loaded back 99% of what was there before, including logins (Facebook, instagram, etc worked without a touch)
Do a search at Apple. They have a couple of articles detailing the differences between iCloud backups and iTunes backups. There are a few. I can see using iCloud backup just in case something happens unexpectedly (lose your device, broken, etc.) but if you are purposely doing an update or phone switch, why not just do a full iTunes backup first and have everything fully restored?
I personally never have the iCloud backup turned on. Doesn't make sense to use up my iCloud storage when iTunes now backs up over Wifi to my Mac Mini automatically.
I personally never have the iCloud backup turned on. Doesn't make sense to use up my iCloud storage when iTunes now backs up over Wifi to my Mac Mini automatically.
Does anyone know if I need to update my iPhone 4 to iOS6 in order to be able to "restore" my new IPhone 5 with all my apps, settings, etc?
Id rather not update my IPhone 4 .. I'll let its new owners decide on that.
So basically are IClould "restores" IOS dependent?
Id rather not update my IPhone 4 .. I'll let its new owners decide on that.
So basically are IClould "restores" IOS dependent?
That's exactly how I feel.
I'm wondering what is not restored by iCloud specifically. I thought that the keychain was not backed up OTA for security reasons, for example.