How to utilize the iCloud backup

I shared an apple ID with a friend on my iPhone and my iPad and then she moved out and changed her password. I have some apps that I have purchased with her ID and then with my own ID, all out of my bank account, but I can't update the ones with her ID bc she changed the password. Can I utilize the iCloud somehow to delete the apps all together on my phone and iPad and then reinstall them?

Initially you were asking if you can delete the apps purchased with your friend's ID and then download them again using your own ID and not have to pay for them again. Your reasoning is that you paid for the apps already. However, you did not use your ID to purchase those apps so if you delete the apps and want them back using your ID - you will have to purchase them again.
Now you asking a different question. iCloud does store your apps and purchased music.Yes you can wipe the iDevice and restore from an iCloud backup. In addition to the article that Allan has referenced you can read this one as well.
http://gigaom.com/apple/ios-101-set-up-and-restore-from-icloud-backup/

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1. Go to Your iPod hard disk
2. You must to see hidden files (if you don't see them go to in system explorer to Tools > Folder Options > View > and mark Show Hidden Files)
3. Go to folder named iPod_Control
4. Copy folder Music - this is Your music but not with originally names
I'm must to say sorry - my English is not very good - I'm still learning
I hope it helps

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Lyncbane wrote:
This exact same thing happened to me. Please help!
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If you are concerned about the time your iCloud backup is taking, you may find the following article helpful:
My backup is taking a long time to finish.
Backing up and restoring takes time, especially if you have a lot of data or a slow connection. Depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your network, you may need more time than expected to complete the process. Using a reliable connection when backing up your device is highly recommended.
iCloud: Troubleshooting creating an iCloud backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3992
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Hi Caveman337,
Welcome to the Support Communities! The resource below will explain how to delete an old iTunes backup. Before you do this, I would suggest creating an iCloud backup of your iPhone.
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977
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Tap Settings > iCloud > Backup. If you're using iOS 7 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
Tap iCloud Backup to turn it on.
Tap Back Up Now.
After you turn on iCloud Backup, iCloud will back up your content automatically. You can return to this screen to see when the last back up happened.
Create and delete iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups in iTunes - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht4946
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The folder where your backup data is stored depends on your computer's operating system. Make sure the backup folder is included in your data-backup routine. iTunes places the backup files in these places:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
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Delete a backup
If you want to delete a backup created by iTunes:
Open iTunes Preferences:
Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences. Learn how to turn on menus in Windows 7 and 8.
Click Devices. (The iOS device doesn't need to be connected.)
iTunes will show the phone number, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, and serial number of the backed up iPhone when you position your mouse pointer over a backup. (Only the serial number will be shown for iPad and iPod touch). You can use this to find the backup you want to delete.
Select the backup you want to remove.
Click Delete Backup.
When prompted, confirm that you want to remove the selected backup by clicking Delete Backup.
Click OK to close the iTunes Preferences Window.
Backups that have a date and time stamp in the backup name are copies of backups created by restoring the iOS device. The date and time in the left column are when the restore-from-backup occurred. The date and time in the right column are the last synced date; this shows how current the data is.
I hope this information helps ....
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My iphones contents - photos emails etc
everything was backed up to icloud,
i no longer have an iphone as the motherboard went bad.
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Your backup for iCloud can be accessed on your computer via the iCloud website. Once you log on using the AppleID that was used for iCloud on your device, you will be able access mail, contacts, calendar, notes, reminders, and documents. Photos cannot be accessed on the cloud directly. Hopefully you were regularly backing up your photos to iPhoto or to My Photos on your PC....
If not, then if you have another device on the same iCloud account with Photostream, or if you have iCloud set up on your computer, and you have iPhoto, then you can view the Photostream that way.
The iCloud backup process is used for downloading data to iDevices - not to computers....
Hope this helps.
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