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Backup & Restore

Updated 2026-10-07 · Applies to iOS 17 and later

This section covers iCloud versus computer backups, what each one actually contains, and how to restore without losing the things people lose.

iCloud vs Computer Backup: What Each One Actually Copies

Neither backup is a full copy. iCloud skips anything already stored in iCloud; a computer backup is wider, but needs encryption before it includes passwords and Health data.

Updated 2026-10-07

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