ITunes backup

Revision as of 23:32, 22 November 2021

iTunes backups are backups made by Apple iTunes and contain most of the data of any iOS-based device. Mac users use Time Machine. They can be encrypted. On newer iOS versions, some data can only be backed up with encrypted backups. The backups themselves are files with a random string and can be opened individually with FilExt. Backups can be browsed with iMazing or iExplorer. Backups of an iPhone connected to an Apple Watch contain the Apple watch's backup. These backups can be compressed.

Stuff ONLY included in encrypted backups

• Safari History
• Keychain data (passwords)
• Health data
• Activity data
• WiFi passwords

Stuff NOT Included in iTunes backups

• App packages (IPA)
• Stuff downloaded from iTunes
• PDFs downloaded to Apple Books
• Content synced from iTunes
• Data stored in iCloud, which need to be downloaded separately.
• Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books
• Content synced from Finder or iTunes, like imported MP3s or CDs, videos, books, and photos
• Data already stored in iCloud, like iCloud Photos, iMessages, and text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages
• Face ID or Touch ID settings
• Apple Pay information and settings
• Apple Mail data

Apple Watch