OK to delete iTunes backup if syncing to iCloud?

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  1. DaveTheRave, Feb 10, 2015

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    I recently increased my iCloud storage space so everything is backed up. Since I'm doing this do I really need to have a backup on iTunes? Should I delete the older iTunes backup?
     
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  2. Gav2k, Feb 10, 2015

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    Yes you could just remember local backups can be handy if say you wanted to look back at a deleted text message.
     
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  3. maflynn, Feb 10, 2015

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    I wouldn't. I think having there is a nice safety net, just in case there's an issue trying to restore from the iCloud.
     
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  4. Vanilla Face, Feb 10, 2015

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    I agree with Mike. I won't keep multiple iTunes backups, but I back up periodically to iTunes in addition to my iCloud backup and remove the previous backup when I do.
     
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