HT4847 what does icloud backup do?

What exactly does icloud do and why do I need it?

Welcome to the Apple community.
You can use iCloud backup, to back up your mobile device. You can use the backup file to restore your device should you encounter problems with it. In many ways it does exactly the same as backing up to iTunes, but doesn't require you to own a computer.
Being able to back up to the cloud can be very useful, especially if you don't have access to a computer or have infrequent access to one, however unless you specifically need to use iCloud for back up, you will find backing up to iTunes significantly more convenient and possibly more reliable.

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HT5824 Does iCloud backup my pictures and videos? Those captured on the iPhone is what my interest is... Thanks

Does iCloud backup my pictures and videos? Those captured on the iPhone is what my interest is... Thanks

Yes. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12519.

What does icloud have to do with ID DAV has stopped working?

what does icloud have to do with always getting this message at start up APPLE IE DAV has stopped working?

Hi,
Have you thought about filter on both session id and query counter? or it's also possible for you to go to transaction st03n BW profile to get the times for query execution in a specified time range.
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Matt.

Does icloud backup iwork documents

does icloud backup iworks documents

Hello, thanks for using Apple Support Communities,
Yes, iCloud does store iWork Documents in the cloud to be pushed to all of your devices; this is an optional feature. Back to My Mac also allows for you to take a backup of your app, and all documents associated with them, in case your iPad is lost, stolen, or broken.
As for storing all of your documents and always pushing them to your devices, you may choose which apps apply as well.

What does a backup contain?

I've searched the forums, but couldn't find the answer to this question. What does a backup contain? Specifically, I want to know if it contains contacts and calendar items. So, if I don't use Outlook, Entourage, etc., then I would not need to sync those items because they are already backed up in the iTunes backup. Does this make sense?

I did see that article on backups and restores, Jennifer B., but it didn't seem too conclusive on the issue. Because it didn't give an authoritative list, but said SOME information is backed up and listed a few of those items (it seemed, to me, to be hinting at more items being backed up). Maybe I'm being picky here where it may be clear enough and it simply doesn't backup contacts and calendar items.
However, I did find an article online where someone had converted the backup file for iTunes/iPhone into SQL and here is the listing of tables: http://www.uninnovate.com/iphonebackup_filelist.txt
Within that is a calendar and address book. Now, that doesn't actually mean that those tables are storing the contact information, but at the time I thought it would be evidence of that. (The main article is: http://www.uninnovate.com/2007/07/11/dear-iphone-give-me-my-data/)
So, you guys are the experts, if you can say assuredly that contacts and calendar items are not backed up in the iTunes backup, then so be it. I'll start syncing.
Thoughts?

HT4859 does iCloud backup also backup my iTunes music?

does iCloud backup also backup my iTunes from my iPhone?

Music purchased from the iTunes store can be transferred to you iTunes library by connecting your phone to your computer, opening iTunes, authorizing your computer for any Apple IDs used to purchase the music (in Store>Authorize This Computer), then going to File>Devices>Transfer Purchases. Music from other sources (such as your CDs) should already be in your iTunes library.
Once your music is all in your iTunes library, you simply sync it to your new phone. To transfer your other data and settings to your new phone, see http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2109.

What EXACTLY does iCloud backup/sync to their server.!?!.

HI all..
hoping someone could help me out.
i have read many an article regarding what iCloud backs up/syncs to their server.
i Know it syncs Safari bookmarks/open tabs/reading lists to their server..
and ios8 is introducing Safari history sync too..
however does iCloud also sync your cookies & cache to their server as well??
cheers

Hello Leeeeeeeeee1892,
there is no official post mentioning that, but I would be surprised if Apple would sync cookies between devices.
Best regards,
David

What does iCloud back up exactly (and does it have to be with a certain ID)?

Hi,
I have a question regarding iCloud backup for an iOS device. I currently have iCloud signed in with my Apple ID on my iPad. I have many apps that I downloaded, but I also have many apps downloaded from a friend's ID. Even though some apps are from a different ID than what iCloud is signed into, does it still back up the friend's apps?
This leads me to another question. My ID mentioned above is actually my family's ID. I recently created my own personal Apple ID, but have not downloaded anything with it as of yet. I do not personally own any Apple devices. The Mac and iPad are both my family's and will stay signed in with their ID. What is the best way to move forward if I have my own ID, but with shared Apple devices? I will soon get an iPhone 4S that I can have to myself with my Apple ID signed in to iCloud, but there are many apps from the family's account that I would like on my iPhone. So, will this be backed up to iCloud, or just the stuff I download with my own ID?
Thanks.

Hey,
I thought I'd have bad news for you, but looks like Apple is OK with a family having one Apple ID for purchases and several IDs for iCloud. Check out these articles:
FROM APPLE:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4895
FROM LIFEHACKER:
http://lifehacker.com/5850167/configure-icloud-for-multiple-apple-ids
Cheers,
Rodolfo

Does iCloud Backup Calendar & Contacts?

Suppose you don't have a Mac or a PC, and the only device you have is an iPad. And suppose you're using iCloud for Mail, but not for Contacts and Calendar. If you set your iPad to Backup to iCloud (instead of to iTunes on a computer), does it backup all of your Contacts and Calendar data, or is that not included?

Looking at that "iCloud: Backup and restore overview" document it seems to me that the Contacts and Calendar data aren't backed up. It says:
"Device settings (for example: Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, and Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts)".
But that's just the settings, not the actual data. If you've filled the Contacts app on your iPad with 1000 entries and your only backup is via iCloud Backup in iOS, I personally don't think iCloud is storing a backup of those 1000 contacts, it's just storing your settings/preferences.

Does iCloud backup all photos & emails from earthlink account?

Hi,
Just updated my wife's iPad4 to iOS7 yesterday....
She hates it for the most part and wishes she could go back to iOS6.....
Meanwhile, the problem we need the communities help with is the following....
1. Photos
We noticed that some photos in her library seem to have disappeared.
Also, the way the photos are shown and organized in Photos is different now. So, she's not happy about that either...but not sure there's anything we can do about this now.
2. Restore From iCloud Backup
Had set iPad to make daily backups in iCloud, so, know from reading that there should be 3 backups there.
I'm thinking that most recent backup will be from after iOS7 install and the other 2 when iOS6 was installed.
So, assume that to try and get missing photos back, I should restore using one of the iOS6 backups, correct?
Also, since I have to erase iPad before restoring it, we're concerned whether or not emails will be restored in Mail. We use Earthlink for emails. So, will they be restored?
And what about emails received from others?
Went to iCloud.com and logged in to check what I could see there regarding data there. The contact info in my wife's Contacts app is there. But don't see any photos or Photo icon there. Is that typical or should I see this there? Don't want to erase her iPad and restore and then see that there's no photos on it......
Appreciate any and all input!
Thanks,
Mark

It only backs up the photos on your device at the time of the backup. If you delete photos from your device and back up again, the old backup containing the deleted photos will be overwritten by one that doesn't and they will be lost. Always import your photos to your computer before deleting them: iOS: Import personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer.

Does icloud backup app folders?

So i have a lot of apps for many reasons. But i was wondering, since i have at least 15 folders filled with apps, does icloud back all this data up? so when i restore my apps and icloud backup, everything was as before? or do i have to re-arrange all apps yet once again to get them how they previuosly were...

The apps listed under Documents & Data are apps that are storing their data in your iCloud account (called "Documents in the Cloud"). These apps are syncing their data with iCloud so that you can share the data across multiple devices sharing the same iCloud account, such as saving a Pages document on your iPhone, then editing the same document on your iPad. This is separate from your backup. You won't see any evidence that the app data is being backed up, either on your phone or on icloud.com, beyond the fact that you can see that your turned the app to On under Backup Options. If it's turned on there, the app data will be included in your next iCloud backup, and will be restored to your phone should you ever need to restore your iCloud backup.

Does iCloud backup Safari bookmarks?

Hi,
Like in the title - I've got iCloud backup enabled and ticked all possible things in Settings.
However, there is no Safari to tick and also as I googled for it I found lots of information what is backedup (including official list from Apple) but didn't find anything about Safari/Safari bookmarks.
Thanks for help.
Regards,
chainick

Read here about what's included in an iCloud backup:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4859

Does icloud backup videos from my camera roll on iphone 5?

My iphone 5 is stuck in recovery mode aftera a failed software update - when i plugin to iTunes to restore it - a warning tells me it will erase eveyrthing on my phone.....I do use iCloud - does iCloud save all my photos and vidoes? I pay the $100/year for the most storeage - but have no way of seeing what is actually on the cloud - so i am scared to do my phone restore...I will lose all the photos of baby from birth until now. Please help

It is not a good idea to have the only copies of your important photos/videos on your iPhone.
You really should be transferring your photos and videos to your computer and then backing them up.
Import personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer

What does iTunes backup when you connect your iPhone

Hi,
Can someone help me to understand the following two folders.
I have been using the iPhone since when it first came out (2007) and syncing with iTunes, one thing I havent understand is what is iTunes actually backing up when you connect your iPhone, does the backup contains everything in your iPhone?
In other words does the backup contains your iPhone apps, photos etc.?
~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
The other folder I don't fully understand is the "Mobile Applications" folder, the reason for this question is because I relocated my default Media folder to an exteranl HD and when I sync my iPhone everything is fine I haven't had any problems but when I go and open this folder it has only a few apps but my iPhone has a lot more.
Why the amount of apps in my "Mobile Applications" folder doesn't match the amount of apps on my iPhone?
Can someone tell me what is this folder for?
...music/Media/Mobile Applications
I'm currently running, iOS5
Thanks a lot!

For the second here is some reading...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/8501648#8501648
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11437359#11437359
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11386585?messageID=11386585&amp%3b#1138658 5

HT4859 Does iCloud backup messages

Does iCloud back messages automatically inside the 5 gb

If you are backing up your phone to iCloud the backup will include your messages along with other data and settings. You won't be able to see or access these messages separately; they can only be restored to your phone along with the other data and settings stored in the backup. Also, the backup does count against your free 5 GB of iCloud space.

HT4847 what does icloud backup do?

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