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Is syncing my iPhone the same as backing it up?
You sync to get the stuff you cannot download (like apps or new music) to your device so it is set up the way you want it set up. You back up your device to preserve the image of that device once you have it set up to your liking.
Is syncing and backing up the same?
Backing up means to manually or automatically copy files from one location to another, usually from one physical drive to another, although it could also be to an online location. Syncing means to manually or automatically copy or delete files as needed to ensure that two locations have an identical set of files.
What does syncing iPod mean?
Syncing means adding items on your computer to a device. You can use iTunes to sync the items in your iTunes library to your device, as well as photos, contacts, and other info. Note: To sync content from your computer to iPod classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle, use iTunes on Windows 10.
What’s the difference between iTunes backup and sync?
So what is the difference between doing a backup and doing a sync with iTunes on your computer for your iPad, iPod or iPhone?
Do you need a backup of your iPhone when you sync?
iTunes creates a backup of your iPhone or iPod touch when you sync, which you can then use to restore from if you need to return to a previously backed-up state. You can use a backup to transfer this information to a new device, except for some specific exceptions noted in parenthesis below.
What happens when I Sync my iPhone with iTunes?
iTunes only keeps one backup created during the sync process for each device. If you restore the iPhone or iPod touch and choose to set up as a new device from the Set Up your iPhone (or iPod touch) screen, iTunes will automatically sync and create a new, empty backup that will replace your previous backup.
What happens when I Sync my iPad to my computer?
After the backup is complete, it says Preparing to Sync and it then progresses to Sync Contacts, and goes through the entire sync process which transfers all of the apps, app data, photos, music etc, that is on your iPad into your iTunes library on your computer.