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Is syncing your 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.
Whats the difference between Sync and backup?
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 iPhone mean?
Syncing means updating and transferring items between your Mac and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Syncing allows you to keep the same items up to date on your Mac and a device. For example, when you add a movie to your Mac, you can sync so that both the Mac and your iPhone have the movie.
Is OneDrive sync the same as backup?
Usually, OneDrive backup and sync refers to backup files from local storage to OneDrive cloud drive and vice versa sync cloud data back to local location. Sometimes, OneDrive backup and sync means to backup or sync data from one OneDrive account to another.
What is the difference between icloud backup and sync?
Where sync services ensure that a certain set of data is the same across multiple devices, backup ensures that all or most of the data on one device is backed up elsewhere.
Does box backup my files?
With Box as your online backup tool, you can back up files of all types, including documents, photos, videos, and presentations. Using Box for cloud backup ensures you won’t run out of room and you’ll always have access to your files.
What’s the difference between iTunes backup and sync?
Sync means copying new apps, music, video, or books from iTunes to your phone, or from your phone to iTunes. You can think of it this way: backup saves a copy of stuff you’ve created, and sync copies media you have downloaded via the iTunes Store.
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.
Why do I need to back up my iPhone to iTunes?
Syncing your iOS device with iTunes allows you to copy information (more detailed list below) to your iOS device from you computer and vice versa. Here is an Apple support article on backing up your iOS device which provides more details.