While you’re in the iCloud settings screen, it’s also a good time to be sure that you’re allowing apps to store their data in iCloud. SEE: Apple iOS 12: Cheat sheet (TechRepublic) If you want to be able to totally restore your device, you’ll need to go one step further and do a local backup using iTunes. If the only thing you want to back up are settings and saved documents, the iCloud backup is all you need. You can tap on that to toggle it on or off, as well as to initiate a backup instead of waiting for the evening.

Tap on iCloud and then scroll down until you see iCloud Backup.

Tap on your name on the top of the screen to open the Apple ID screen.

iCloud won’t create a complete backup of your device, though–it only backs up certain things ( Figure A). Setting up iCloud backupīacking up with iCloud is simple, and once you turn it on it happens during the night when your device is plugged in. There are two ways to do that: Via iTunes or iCloud. The most important thing you can do before installing a new version of iOS is to back up your device. SEE: Hiring kit: iOS developer (Tech Pro Research) Before you upgrade: Back up

But all it takes is an error in the update process to wipe out data or mess up your device, so do yourself a favor and follow these steps to ensure a successful update. IOS upgrades always come with new features that improve the user experience, so it’s understandable that you may want to rush to install. Hiring kit: Android developer (TechRepublic Premium) Mobility must-readsīest unified communications platform providers Is it time to install the newest, shiniest version of iOS? Don’t rush in head first and hit Install–there are a few things you should do before upgrading that iPhone or iPad.

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