Is it possible to restore an iPhone 4s with iOS 7 from a backup of an iPhone 3GS that uses iOS 6?

So for Christmas I am upgrading to a new iPhone and so therefore I am giving my iPhone 4s to my younger brother. He currently uses an iPhone 3GS with iOS 6 installed. I currently have iOS 7 installed on the iPhone 4s but am considering upgrading to iOS 8.1.1. I was wondering if it is possible to when restoring my iPhone 4s to then set it up from the back up of the iPhone 3GS that runs iOS 6, when they run on different operating system updates. Will it work when the iPhone 4s is running iOS 7 or iOS 8, or both, or neither?
Thank you.

Yes, but the reverse won’t work.
(117402)

Similar Messages

  • My 7-year-old iMac died. I don't plan to replace it. It is backed up to Crashplan. Is it possible to restore my iPhoto library to the cloud, i.e. iCloud or Dropbox, so that I can access the photos as needed from my iPad or iPhone?

    My 7-year-old iMac died. I don't plan to replace it. It is backed up to Crashplan. Is it possible to restore my iPhoto library to the cloud, i.e. iCloud or Dropbox, so that I can access the photos as needed from my iPad or iPhone?

    Probably not - but that certainly does not involve iPhoto for the Mac - you need to look at Crashplan support for you options 
    And iCloud is not a place to store photos so that is certainly not a possibility
    If you restore your masters folder out of the iPhoto library you will have all of your original photos to do with what you please
    LN

  • Long story short....I restored my computer to an earlier point using time machine and now all of the previous back-ups are gone. My question has to do with itunes...is it possible to restore my itunes library to the most recent backup because the restore

    Long story short....I restored my computer to an earlier point using time machine and now all of the previous back-ups are gone. My question has to do with itunes...is it possible to restore my itunes library to the most recent backup because the restore that I did was in march and the latest backup was in may....the reason being is that there were app that i had downloaded that are in my most recent back-up, that were not in the backup I restored to. Is it possible to just restore one application ie)itunes?

    See this post.
    tt2

  • Need to backup and remove photo library form my iphone.  This library was previously backup on a hard drive that crashed.  So these photos are only in the photo library and not in the camera roll.  If I do a full backup, it only takes the camera roll.

    Need to backup and remove photo library from my iphone.  This library was previously backup on a hard drive that crashed.  So these photos are only in the photo library and not in the camera roll.  If I do a full backup, it only takes the camera roll.
    So this is a 2 part question:
    1) how to I backup the Photo Library to my new hard drive (as the last one was unrecoverable but previously backed up)
    2) how do I remove the Photo Library form my phone (preferably after backup in item 1)
    Thanks, Janis

    Since it has always been very basic to backup your computer and all it's data, Apple provides no way for you to transfer music from your iPhone back to your computer.  As you know, you can re-download all iTunes purchases, but music that you ripped yourself you'll have to just re-rip again.
    You can try and find 3rd party applications that might help you.  I'm sure you'll pay, however.
    Let this be a very important lesson learned.
    Best.

  • I'm trying to sync my iPhone 5 with music from my iTunes library!

    I'm trying to sync my iPhone 5 with music from my iTunes library and when i click "sync selected playlists" it tells me i have 501 songs when i know those playlists only contain 120 max! When i untick the playlists the number of songs doesn't change. Nor does it change when i re click the playlists i want! Surely if i do not tick any playlists i'm choosing not to sync any songs? My 16GB phone keeps telling me my interal storage is full. I seem to constantly be backing up and then deleting photos to make room. I have 5.02 GB take up by "other" can anyone tell me what this is? TIA

    Hi Rennagade,
    If you are repeatedly prompted to authorize your computer in iTunes, even after you have already done so, you may want to try the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article:
    Apple Support: iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • Would it be possible for time machine to back-up files from 3rd party software such as windows platform using parallel?

    I'm wondering if it would be possible for time machine to back-up files from 3rd party software such as Windows XP using parallel software especially if it is isolated from mac?  Any advise would be greatly aprreciated.

    Short answer - yes Time Machine will backup everything within the Mac OS system.
    Longer answer - Parallels creates a pvm disk image "Parallels Virtual Machine" which Time Machine backs up.
    Due to the changes to the pvm file Time Machine is unable to read the minor changes and will somtimes do a full backup of it each time Time Machine runs and can chew through Back up drive space quite quickly.

  • My iPhone 6  is deleting contacts after sending them a message on iMessage, using iOS 8.1.2

    Hi All,
    My iPhone 6+ is deleting contacts after sending them a message on iMessage, using iOS 8.1.2.
    Is anyone else having this problem? Does anyone have a fix?
    It was not doing this until today.
    Cheers Nic

    Hi Virkit,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!  It sounds like you have already tried some of the troubleshooting steps below.  If your Touch ID is not able to enroll any of your fingers, it may need to be serviced.
    Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT5883
    Get help with Touch ID
    Make sure that you're using the latest version of iOS.
    Make sure that your fingers and the Home button are clean and dry.*
    Cover the Home button completely. Don't tap too quickly, don't press down hard, and don't move your finger while Touch ID is scanning. Make sure that your finger touches the metal ring around the Home button.
    If you're using a case or screen protector, make sure it doesn't cover the Home button or the surrounding ring. If it does, remove the case or screen protector and try again.
    Tap Settings > Touch ID & Passcode and make sure that iPhone Unlock or iTunes & App Store is on. Also make sure that you've enrolled one or more fingerprints.
    Try enrolling a different finger.
    If you can't enroll any of your fingers, take your device to an Apple Retail Store, Apple Authorized Service Provider, or contact AppleCare for help.
    * Moisture, lotions, sweat, oils, cuts, or dry skin might affect fingerprint recognition. Certain activities can also temporarily affect fingerprint recognition, including exercising, showering, swimming, cooking, or other conditions or changes that affect your fingerprint.
    Last Modified: Oct 21, 2014
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

  • HT5262 i forgot my iPhone Backup password and want to move all informations from last backup to new iPhone

    i forgot my iPhone Backup password and want to move all informations from last backup to new iPhone... what to do?

    Welcome to the Apple community Adnant96.
    If you can't remember the password, reset it at...
    iForgot.com

  • Is it possible to restore an ipad from icloud backup of an iphone?

    I don't know if this is technically possible.  We have several iOs devices associated with one apple id, an iphone, ipad, and ipod.  I wanted to know if I can delete all the stuff from my ipad and restore it with stuff from the iphone. Thanks for any help.

    Hey there Crusauvage,
    It sounds like you have an iPad you would like to restore from an iPhone backup. According to this article yes, you can:
    iTunes: About iOS backups
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946
    Only app data from App Store apps and sync settings will be restored to your device when you do the following:
    ▪Restore your iPad from an iPhone or iPod touch backup.
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Sterling

  • I need to restore from last backup because my iPhone is having issues. I'd like to keep certain pictures and videos from my iPhone app: Video Safe. If I do restore from last backup, will the pics that I put on the app after my last backup still be on it?

    My iPhone keeps switching between turning wheel and iPhone logo so I need to restore from last backup. I just really want to keep certain videos and pictures from the Video Safe app which were added to it after the last backup.

    Try this First... You will Not Lose Any Data...
    Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
    Wait for the Apple logo to Appear and then Disappear...
    Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)
    Release the Buttons...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

  • I have a new iphone 4 and restored it from a backup of my old 3GS, but the calendar is blank?

    I have a new iPhone 4 and duirng setup, I restored a backup of my old 3GS, but the calendar is now blank?
    Does an iTunes backup not include the calendar?
    The backup was from mid-september and I think iTunes was the latest version at the time..

    This will happen if you have photos in your camera roll and an out-of-date scanner or webcam driver. See this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1502

  • I had my iphone replaced yesterday and wondering if i am suppose to set up as a new iphone or restore from the backup of the iphone

    i had my iphone replaced yesterday and wondering if i am suppose to set up as a new iphone or restore from the backup of the iphone

    Actually, they will both accomplish the same thing on a new
    (different).  The difference is that setting up new will lead
    you through all the questions and such and restore from backup
    will just do it.
    So, if there are some things that you may want to change
    as far as syncing,mail, etc., set up as new. If you want
    nothing to change, go the restore route.

  • Is it possible to restore file if it was deleted from the reciclebin

    By mistake deleted file with win XP operational system from parallels virtual machine and emptied trash bin, can it be found and restored?

    Hi p,
    Do you have a backup? Time Machine?
    If not, there is not way to resurrect files without data recovery software (or service) such as the following:
    http://www.prosofteng.com/products/data_rescue.php
    http://www.binarybiz.com/vlab/mac.php
    http://www.drivesaversdatarecovery.com/
    http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/16097/filesalvage

  • When I try 'restore from iTunes Backup' for new iPhone it says the 'backup "(name)" cannot be restored to this iPhone because the software on the iPhone is too old'

    I don't know how to resolve this so I can set up the phone?
    It's an upgrade from 4S to 5S if that's any help and I have checked if there are any updates which have not been done on the old phone and it says there isn't.

    egadgetguy wrote:
    my ipad 1 is ios 5.1.1 and it won't let me restore it from a backup I did in may of last year
    Why not?
    How are you trying to do this?
    Plug it into your computer, open iTunes, select it in iTunes then click Restore Backup...

  • I backed up my iphone to iCloud and sold my iphone how can I get my pictures from the backup without another iphone ?

    Hi there I backed up my iPhone 4s to iCloud then sold my phone
    if I go on my ipad and go into iCloud-manage storage the back up is there
    But how do I get all the pictures from my iphone backup without another iphone ore using the ipad
    I need the pictures on my PC/windows phone

    1. Create a backup of your iPad to iTunes on your computer or to iCloud
    2. Transfer any and all photos & videos on your iPad to your computer.
    3. Erase the iPad and restore the iPhone's iCloud backup to the device.
    4. Transfer any and all photos & videos on your iPad to your computer.
    5. Restore the iPad backup you reated in step #1 back to the iPad.

Maybe you are looking for

  • MediaSource / RemoteControl Plugins / C

    Hi there! I finally got my Dri'veBay to work properly, now I would like to know wheter there are any useful remotecontrol plugins for winamp, e.g. . I also would like to know how the audiophile guys among you have set up their volume and surround set

  • How to delete repeated values in smartforms

    Hi im using smartform..... im getting the correct value, but whenever there is a blank value , then it is taking previous value instead of blank data... how to come out of this problem? Regards Smitha

  • Active Directory Domain Controllers using Virtual Servers

    Hi, I want to place a new SAP landscape in a child domain of the Active Directory forest. Due to an ordering error I am short two servers. Basically I am thinking about installing a virtual server on each of the development servers and using the virt

  • Single pulse width measurement

    Hello, I am trying to measure the time of a single pulse using ctr0 on a PXIe-6361. The input signal seen in attachment Capture7.jpg, is going to PFI 9, the gate of ctr0. The problem is that the counter see' s the rising edge and stops. The pulse wid

  • Why won't iTunes do anything?

    I'm trying to update my mac and it says iTunes needs to be closed. I try to close it, but it keeps saying that it's syncing my phone. Then it says "Don't quit" and "quit" and I'll pick quit and nothing happens. I can't even restart my computer becaus