iCloud Backup vs iTunes Backup:
Which is better?
[TIP]When is iTunes Backup the best choice for me?
iTunes Backup is traditionally how users have backed up their iOS devices, and it continues to serve the needs of many users. iTunes Backup is best for you if:
- You frequently use the computer that hosts your iTunes Backups.
- You don't have an iCloud account or don't want to use iCloud.
- The photos and videos saved in your device’s Camera Roll regularly exceed 1 GB in size or you tend to have very large backups.
- You want on-site and networked backups.
- You would like a manual or secondary backup solution to use in conjunction with iCloud Backup (see below).
[TIP]When is iCloud Backup the best choice for me?
iCloud Backup provides an easy and reliable backup solution for users who want to back up their iOS devices wirelessly and automatically without tethering to a computer. iCloud Backup is best for you if:
- You prefer that iCloud take care of backups for you automatically when your device is connected to Wi-Fi and power.
- You want to restore data to your device from almost anywhere via a broadband Wi-Fi connection.
- You don’t connect your iOS device to a Mac or PC very frequently.
- You don’t own a Mac or PC.
- You would like an automatic backup solution to use in conjunction with iTunes Backup (see below).
[INFO]Hopefully, you now have a general idea of which backup be the best option for “you”. If you’d like more detail about the two, click on the links below.
iTunes Backups
iCloud Backups
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