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What things are backed up to iCloud?
What Does iCloud Backup Include?
- App data.
- Apple Watch backups.
- Device settings.
- Home screen and app organization.
- iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages.
- Photos and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Purchase history from Apple services, like music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books.
- Ringtones.
How do you know if WhatsApp is backed up on iCloud?
The short answer is via iCloud Drive. Your WhatsApp backup(s) are stored in a hidden folder of iCloud Drive on your MacBook (if you signed into iCloud and turned on iCloud Drive). You should see all the files related to your WhatsApp backup(s). If you don’t see anything, then make sure that iCloud drive is turned on.
How do you open iCloud backup?
1. Open Settings > tap on your Apple ID. 2. On Apple ID screen, tap on iCloud. 3. On the iCloud screen, scroll down and tap on iCloud Backup. 4. On the Backup screen, make sure the switch next to iCloud Backup is turned ON and tap on Back Up Now to start the process of Backing up your iPhone to iCloud.
Does iCloud automatically backup?
According to Apple, iCloud can backup data automatically everyday as long as the device is connected to Wi-Fi and is plugged in. The backup can come in handy if you need to restore the device after data loss or you want to set up a new device.
How do I restore my iCloud backup?
Turn on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions. On “App & Data” screen, tap on “Restore from iCloud Backup”. Sign in your Apple ID and select the backup file you want to restore.
What backs up to iCloud?
There are also other things that get backed up to iCloud, including purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books, as well as photos and videos in your Camera Roll, device settings, app data, home screen and app organization, iMessage, SMS, and MMS messages, ringtones, and visual voicemail.