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iPod touch iPod Touch keeps backing up after upgrade
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I see why it backed up the first time, but it keeps doing it. What exactly does "backing up" mean? 
I think I understand, but some description please?
I think I understand, but some description please?
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saving all files and such on the iPod to make restore eisier
nintendofreak93 said:I see why it backed up the first time, but it keeps doing it. What exactly does "backing up" mean?
saving all files and such on the iPod to make restore eisier
Every time I plug Touch in the backup starts and takes 3+ hours before syncing whatever was there to sync, even if there were no changes.
Placing check mark next to "Disable automatic syncing of all iPods" in Preferences/Syncing keeps iTunes from starting backup every time I connect Touch.
But when there is anything to sync (like new app) and I start sync manually then of course the backup starts first all over again. Clicking on x stops backup but doesn't cancel sync - all is synced.
Placing check mark next to "Disable automatic syncing of all iPods" in Preferences/Syncing keeps iTunes from starting backup every time I connect Touch.
But when there is anything to sync (like new app) and I start sync manually then of course the backup starts first all over again. Clicking on x stops backup but doesn't cancel sync - all is synced.
Check-mark only the "Manually manage music and videos".
But I prefer it that way, because that way, my itunes and my ipod keep on touch with everything, sometimes, my itunes gets all crazy and looses stuff and my ipod does it also, so thats why I keep it backing up and synchronizing automatically.
Backup issue same on my Touch after 7.0 install
Hi, Yes, I am having the exact issue with my Touch.. It happens not every time I sync but has been at least every third time.
Hi, Yes, I am having the exact issue with my Touch.. It happens not every time I sync but has been at least every third time.
what was explained to me for this being initiated in 2.0 is that if you purchase apps via wifi from the appstore directly on your touch, and you dont make it to a sync and your touch crashes, you theorectically lose your paid for app and your money...and apple wants to keep these complaints down, thus if it backs up every sync, you are reducing the risk of losing paid for apps and money when you purchase via the touch
at least that is how it was explained for me
i normally just hit the cancel button cause it takes a solid hour for each sync
at least that is how it was explained for me
i normally just hit the cancel button cause it takes a solid hour for each sync
I don't think that's right. The iTunes Store keeps track of what apps you (based on your account) buy. I've re-downloaded several apps and only got charged the first time I purchased them. Once, I purchased an app on my computer, didn't sync, got somewhere else with my Touch and decided I wanted the app right then so I went to the App Store via wifi and just downloaded it directly to the Touch. It told me I'd already bought it and if I wanted to re-download it for free.