When discussing data backup and recovery, most iOS device users immediately think of iTunes. However, using this tool has always been a challenge, especially for beginners. This article by Mytour aims to dispel that notion, providing simple steps for iPhone and iPad data backup and restore.
Backing up and restoring data on your iPhone
GUIDE TO BACKUP & RESTORE IPHONE, IPAD DATA
Method 1: Directly on iPhone iPad
1. Backup iPhone, iPad data to iCloud
Step 1: From the device's interface, navigate to the Settings app > iCloud
Step 2: Next, in the device's iCloud management interface, slide down and tap on the Backup option
Step 3: Here, toggle the iCloud Backup switch to ON and press OK on the displayed notification box.
Step 4: With this, the iCloud backup feature is activated. To backup to iCloud for iPhone, iPad, click on Back Up Now and immediately observe the iCloud backup process.
2. Restore iCloud data on iPhone, iPad
To restore iCloud data during the activation of a new iPhone or iPad or when restoring the device, follow similar steps as activating a new iPhone, as previously shared by Mytour in the article on activating a new iPhone. However, when reaching the Apps & Data selection, specifically choose to restore from the previous iCloud backup as follows:
Step 1: In the Apps & Data interface, select Restore from iCloud Backup
Step 2: Enter the iCloud account information without your backup and press Next
Step 3: Next, click on Accept to agree to some terms and conditions for the use of your device. Meanwhile, wait a few minutes for the system to set up your Apple ID account.
Step 4: Finally, click on the most recent backup in the list of listed backups and wait for the iCloud data restoration process on iPhone, iPad to complete. The restoration time depends on the capacity of your backup.
Method 2: Backup and restore iPhone, iPad data with iTunes
iTunes is a popular tool that most iOS device users are familiar with due to its multitasking features. Among them, the backup and restore data feature it provides helps users ensure the safety of data that is frequently needed. To achieve this, first, you need to download and install the latest iTunes version on your computer, then follow the steps that Mytour instructs as follows:
- Download the latest iTunes: Download iTunes here.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone, iPad to the computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes. Here, click on your device icon as shown below.
Step 2: In the Backups section, you have two options: backup to iCloud and backup to the computer. It's advisable to perform both for enhanced data safety.
- First, back up iPhone data to iCloud by selecting iCloud and clicking on Back Up Now
The backup process starts, and the time to complete the iCloud data backup depends on your internet connection and the data size on the device.
- Similarly, for the computer, choose This computer and click on Back Up Now.
Step 3: To restore iPhone, iPad data using iTunes, simply click on Restore Backup
Select the most recent backup and click Restore
In case you receive the notification shown below, it's because you haven't turned off the Find My iPhone feature. In that case, go to Settings (Cài đặt) >iCloud >Find My iPhone and disable this feature to proceed with restoring iPhone data via iTunes.
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With these 2 methods shared by Mytour, you can now actively back up and restore data safely, avoiding the risk of data loss in case of device loss. Additionally, for devices running the Android operating system, data copying is equally important, especially since these devices use open source code, increasing the risk of viruses and potential data loss or exposure of sensitive information. Therefore, with the data backup method on Android that Mytour has previously shared, it is hoped that the article will be helpful to many users in securing their information and important data.
