on 08-02-2016 16:11
on 08-02-2016 16:11
I have had my iphone 6 for three months and have been backing it up connected to iTunes I believed to be sufficient. Now I get regular messages telling me I should back up the cell to iCloud connected to the Mac when switched off.
Do I really need to do this? One thing connected to this is my understanding I pay for what I save on iCloud and would wish to avoid this if possible.
Thank you in anticpation of anybody is able to answer this.
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on 08-02-2016 16:56
on 08-02-2016 16:56
on 08-02-2016 16:59
on 08-02-2016 16:59
@MI5 wrote:
Nothing other than an extra backup and I guess iCloud is more convenient that actually plugging into iTunes everyday?
Except it is not a full backup as explained here https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204136 used to be more indepth though But content you create ie your music needs a restore from itunes etc
on 08-02-2016 17:05
on 08-02-2016 17:05
on 10-02-2016 17:33
on 10-02-2016 17:35
on 10-02-2016 17:35
on 10-02-2016 20:16
Good to hear @Anonymous i also learnt a few bits in this thread too
on 18-02-2016 23:14
on 18-02-2016 23:14
@Anonymous wrote:I have had my iphone 6 for three months and have been backing it up connected to iTunes I believed to be sufficient. Now I get regular messages telling me I should back up the cell to iCloud connected to the Mac when switched off.
Do I really need to do this? One thing connected to this is my understanding I pay for what I save on iCloud and would wish to avoid this if possible.
Thank you in anticpation of anybody is able to answer this.
While iCloud is useful for somethings (backing up contacts been just one feature I find useful), I normally back my iPhone up with iTunes. The reason for this is iTunes backs up EVERYTHING on you iPhone (including settings) whereas iCloud doesn't. iCloud is useful if you don't have a computer and want to backup your iPhone or want a secondary backup, restoring an iPhone from an iTunes backup is the most thorougher and comprehensive method of restoring an iPhone (for example if you get a new iPhone).
You get 5GB of iCloud storage free and also not everything uses your iCloud storage, such as photos. If you need more iCloud storage, you simply choose the amount you think you will need and this costs you a certain amount per month. If you run out of space, you can choose the next storage size up or delete some stuff to free up some space.
on 19-02-2016 10:26
on 19-02-2016 10:28
@Anonymous wrote:
Hello Fatboy.
Thank you so much for the comprehensive reply that is clear and exactly what I needed. I will therefore continue to backup to iTunes as you point out is cost free and suits my needs exactly. So, as I am reluctant (inexperienced) to interfere with settings will simply delete the pop-up iCloud warning whenever it appears. Having read much of what you have written helping so many over the years you are to be congratulated on your extensive knowledge and willingness to impart that to people like me me.
Thanks very much for the kind words
on 19-02-2016 10:49