Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Susan Hastings]

Michael, seems like you have enough information now to go ahead. Have you given 
it a go?

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 4:45 AM, Michael Hawkins  
> wrote:
> 
> Music, books, contact details .. Recordings 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 7:57 AM, Bill Parker  wrote:
>> 
>> My question is  - back-up what exactly?  
>> 
>> The only thing I have on my iPhone is a small collection of reference photos 
>> which get copied ( that’s a verb I actually understand) to my MBP and 
>> deleted off the phone.  The rest is a series of partly finished crossword 
>> puzzles and a partly read novel.
>> Bill
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 00:14, Susan Hastings  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
>>> 
>>> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
>>> own Google search.
>>> 
>>> cheers, Susan.
>>> 
 On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
  wrote:
 
 I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
 my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
 
 I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so 
 I assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the 
 entire contents into iTunes. 
 
 I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
 download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
 including photos and videos.
 
 I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
 the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
 iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
 vice-versa.
 
 Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
 through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
 transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if 
 it's music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets 
 removed from the computer?
 
 And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
 aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the 
 computer. If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that 
 photos get removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
 
 Cheers,
 
 Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Michael Hawkins]

To me to synchronise in ordinary English language means to match, but if the 
computer is the master and iPhone is the slave I'm reluctant to synchronise 
because this must mean that anything on the iPhone that is not on the computer 
will be deleted. Or is this another example of the a use by computer geeks of 
ordinary English language? Will items on the iPhone which are not on the 
computer b replicated on the computer as part of the synchronisation process?

Michael

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> On 4 Jan 2016, at 8:30 AM, Tim Law  wrote:
> 
> A backup also looks after all your settings so you can reinstate a device 
> following a calamity. 
> 
> If you are comfortable not having this option, then don't worry about it. 
> 
  If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
 removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
> 
> No. The computer is the master, the iPhone the slave. 
> 
> Tim
> 
> Sent from Tim's iPhone
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 7:57 AM, Bill Parker  wrote:
>> 
>> My question is  - back-up what exactly?  
>> 
>> The only thing I have on my iPhone is a small collection of reference photos 
>> which get copied ( that’s a verb I actually understand) to my MBP and 
>> deleted off the phone.  The rest is a series of partly finished crossword 
>> puzzles and a partly read novel.
>> Bill
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 00:14, Susan Hastings  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
>>> 
>>> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
>>> own Google search.
>>> 
>>> cheers, Susan.
>>> 
 On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
  wrote:
 
 I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
 my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
 
 I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so 
 I assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the 
 entire contents into iTunes. 
 
 I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
 download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
 including photos and videos.
 
 I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
 the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
 iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
 vice-versa.
 
 Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
 through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
 transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if 
 it's music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets 
 removed from the computer?
 
 And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
 aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the 
 computer. If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that 
 photos get removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
 
 Cheers,
 
 Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Susan Hastings]

Michael, I'm feeling a similar sense of frustration to Tim. We've told you that 
you have control of what happens. The articles tell you that you control what 
happens.

What more can we say. Or, are you waiting for Ronni? If so, why not get in 
touch with her directly. I'm sure her fees are reasonable.

Cheers, Susan

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On 4 Jan 2016, at 1:37 PM, Tim Law  wrote:

>> 
>>> Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
>>> computer as part of the synchronisation process?
> 
> 
> Yes I guess they do. Apple are trying to be helpful to the users. It asks if 
> you want to match the apps you've downloaded on your phone. You choose yes or 
> no. 
> 
> It asks if you want to import photos. You choose if you do or not. 
> 
> If you feel you don't need to take advantage of these things, then don't do 
> it. 
> 
> Many people find they are quite happy with the outcome. I don't know why you 
> wouldn't just let the sync and backup options work as Apple has designed, and 
> no I don't want to know why if you choose not. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from Tim's iPhone
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>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 8:25 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
>> computer as part of the synchronisation process?
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Tim Law]

> 
>> Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
>> computer as part of the synchronisation process?


Yes I guess they do. Apple are trying to be helpful to the users. It asks if 
you want to match the apps you've downloaded on your phone. You choose yes or 
no. 

It asks if you want to import photos. You choose if you do or not. 

If you feel you don't need to take advantage of these things, then don't do it. 

Many people find they are quite happy with the outcome. I don't know why you 
wouldn't just let the sync and backup options work as Apple has designed, and 
no I don't want to know why if you choose not. 






Sent from Tim's iPhone

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 8:25 PM, Michael Hawkins  
> wrote:
> 
> Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
> computer as part of the synchronisation process?
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Ronni Brown]

I was trying to stay ‘On Leave’ from WAMUG while taking a break from support 
work. But I also feel the frustration of  Tim & Susan. 
Michael you have been given more than enough valuable information from Susan & 
Tim to be able to understand the difference being Sync and Backup of your 
iPhone.

iOS: Difference between Sync and Backup?
 “what’s the difference between iOS backup and syncing?” 

So what is the difference between doing a backup and doing a sync with iTunes 
on your computer for your iPad, iPod  or iPhone?

Syncing process makes sure that your content (files and data) is the same on 
your iPhone iPad or iPod touch and computer. 
You can sync your iPhone or iPad with iTunes on your computer using USB or 
Wi-Fi.
You can sync apps, books, bookmarks, audio content etc

Basically sync may mean two things (a) it is the process of  making sure that 
two or more devices / systems (e.g. your iPhone, your computer, iCloud) contain 
the same up-to-date content  (b) it is the process of, two-way, transferring 
content. 

However, Backup refers to, one way, copying of most data from one location to 
another. 
You may use iCloud and iTunes and you can back up most data on your iPhone, 
iPad, or iPod touch.

Backing up your iOS device is a necessity, so that when things are lost, you 
can restore them with your backup.

About backups in iCloud and iTunes
You can copy and save the data on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by backing 
up your device in iCloud or iTunes. If you replace your device, you can use its 
backup to transfer your information to a new device.
>

iTunes Syncing & Transferring Content
>

Cheers,

Ronni who is ‘On Leave'


> On 4 Jan 2016, at 9:05 PM, Susan Hastings  wrote:
> 
> Michael, I'm feeling a similar sense of frustration to Tim. We've told you 
> that you have control of what happens. The articles tell you that you control 
> what happens.
> 
> What more can we say. Or, are you waiting for Ronni? If so, why not get in 
> touch with her directly. I'm sure her fees are reasonable.
> 
> Cheers, Susan
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On 4 Jan 2016, at 1:37 PM, Tim Law  wrote:
> 
>>> 
 Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
 computer as part of the synchronisation process?
>> 
>> 
>> Yes I guess they do. Apple are trying to be helpful to the users. It asks if 
>> you want to match the apps you've downloaded on your phone. You choose yes 
>> or no. 
>> 
>> It asks if you want to import photos. You choose if you do or not. 
>> 
>> If you feel you don't need to take advantage of these things, then don't do 
>> it. 
>> 
>> Many people find they are quite happy with the outcome. I don't know why you 
>> wouldn't just let the sync and backup options work as Apple has designed, 
>> and no I don't want to know why if you choose not. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Tim's iPhone
>> 
>>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 8:25 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Will items on the iPhone which are not on the computer b replicated on the 
>>> computer as part of the synchronisation process?

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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Bill Parker]

My question is  - back-up what exactly?  

The only thing I have on my iPhone is a small collection of reference photos 
which get copied ( that’s a verb I actually understand) to my MBP and deleted 
off the phone.  The rest is a series of partly finished crossword puzzles and a 
partly read novel.
Bill

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 00:14, Susan Hastings  wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
> 
> 
> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
> 
> 
> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
> 
> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
> own Google search.
> 
> cheers, Susan.
> 
>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
>> my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
>> 
>> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
>> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
>> contents into iTunes. 
>> 
>> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
>> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
>> including photos and videos.
>> 
>> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
>> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
>> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
>> vice-versa.
>> 
>> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
>> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
>> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
>> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
>> the computer?
>> 
>> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
>> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
>> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Michael Hawkins]

Music, books, contact details .. Recordings 

Sent from my iPhone

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 7:57 AM, Bill Parker  wrote:
> 
> My question is  - back-up what exactly?  
> 
> The only thing I have on my iPhone is a small collection of reference photos 
> which get copied ( that’s a verb I actually understand) to my MBP and deleted 
> off the phone.  The rest is a series of partly finished crossword puzzles and 
> a partly read novel.
> Bill
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 00:14, Susan Hastings  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
>> 
>> 
>> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
>> 
>> 
>> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
>> 
>> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
>> own Google search.
>> 
>> cheers, Susan.
>> 
>>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
>>> my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
>>> 
>>> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
>>> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the 
>>> entire contents into iTunes. 
>>> 
>>> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
>>> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
>>> including photos and videos.
>>> 
>>> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
>>> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
>>> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
>>> vice-versa.
>>> 
>>> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
>>> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
>>> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
>>> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
>>> the computer?
>>> 
>>> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
>>> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
>>> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Susan Hastings]

Michael, this article points out that backup and sync are NOT the same, so I 
was wrong in my first email. Worth a read. Cheers, Susan.


> On 3 Jan 2016, at 5:14 PM, Susan Hastings  wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
> 
> 
> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
> 
> 
> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
> 
> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
> own Google search.
> 
> cheers, Susan.
> 
>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
>> my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
>> 
>> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
>> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
>> contents into iTunes. 
>> 
>> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
>> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
>> including photos and videos.
>> 
>> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
>> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
>> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
>> vice-versa.
>> 
>> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
>> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
>> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
>> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
>> the computer?
>> 
>> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
>> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
>> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Tim Law]

A backup also looks after all your settings so you can reinstate a device 
following a calamity. 

If you are comfortable not having this option, then don't worry about it. 

>>>  If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>>> 

No. The computer is the master, the iPhone the slave. 

Tim

Sent from Tim's iPhone

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 7:57 AM, Bill Parker  wrote:
> 
> My question is  - back-up what exactly?  
> 
> The only thing I have on my iPhone is a small collection of reference photos 
> which get copied ( that’s a verb I actually understand) to my MBP and deleted 
> off the phone.  The rest is a series of partly finished crossword puzzles and 
> a partly read novel.
> Bill
> 
>> On 4 Jan 2016, at 00:14, Susan Hastings  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
>> 
>> 
>> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
>> 
>> 
>> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
>> 
>> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
>> own Google search.
>> 
>> cheers, Susan.
>> 
>>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
>>> my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
>>> 
>>> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
>>> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the 
>>> entire contents into iTunes. 
>>> 
>>> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
>>> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
>>> including photos and videos.
>>> 
>>> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
>>> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
>>> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
>>> vice-versa.
>>> 
>>> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
>>> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
>>> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
>>> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
>>> the computer?
>>> 
>>> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
>>> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
>>> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Michael Hawkins]

Thank you Susan. As you say, the decipher tools article is worth a read.

Cheers,

Michael.

> On 4 Jan 2016, at 5:02 am, Susan Hastings  wrote:
> 
> Michael, this article points out that backup and sync are NOT the same, so I 
> was wrong in my first email. Worth a read. Cheers, Susan.
> 
> 
>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 5:14 PM, Susan Hastings  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.
>> 
>> 
>> https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/
>> 
>> 
>> It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.
>> 
>> If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your 
>> own Google search.
>> 
>> cheers, Susan.
>> 
>>> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up 
>>> my iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
>>> 
>>> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
>>> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the 
>>> entire contents into iTunes. 
>>> 
>>> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
>>> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
>>> including photos and videos.
>>> 
>>> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
>>> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
>>> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the iPhone, and 
>>> vice-versa.
>>> 
>>> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
>>> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
>>> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
>>> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
>>> the computer?
>>> 
>>> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
>>> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
>>> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get 
>>> removed from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Stephen Chape]

Hi Michael,
I feel that the backup is the primary thing when syncing.
You can choose wether to backup to iCloud or to Mac ( I have chosen to Mac).

I have created an Album in Photos called “iPhone” and have ticked that as the 
one to Sync.
I have also created a Playlist in iTunes called “iPhone” for music and have 
ticked that as the one to Sync.

I select and make changes to the above Album and Playlist manually by dragging 
and dropping when I feel the need.
I may be a little “old fashioned” but I feel that I have control of what 
happens by doing things this way.

However I have Contacts & Calendars ticked to Sync via iCloud simply because 
this is easier and fully automated.
Contacts & Calendars are set up on the iPhone rather than trough iTunes.


> On 3 Jan 2016, at 11:57 PM, Michael Hawkins 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up my 
> iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
> 
> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
> contents into iTunes. 
> 
> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
> including photos and videos.
> 
> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
> vice-versa.
> 
> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
> the computer?
> 
> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get removed 
> from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Michael
> Sent from my iPhone
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Backup or sync iPhone?

[Michael Hawkins]

I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up my 
iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 

I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
contents into iTunes. 

I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
including photos and videos.

I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from the 
computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in iTunes 
from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and vice-versa.

Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from the 
computer?

And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they aren't 
on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. If I sync 
my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get removed from my 
computer if they're not on the iPhone?

Cheers,

Michael
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Susan Hastings]

Hi Michael, here is a link to a discussion about backing up and syncing the 
iPhone and computer. Basically, when syncing your iPhone, its is backed up 
first. You have a choice of syncing music, photos, etc. You will be given these 
options when you attach your phone.

There are other discussion pages as well on this topic. I found them using 
Google.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2766292?tstart=0

cheers, Susan.
> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins  
> wrote:
> 
> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up my 
> iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
> 
> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
> contents into iTunes. 
> 
> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
> including photos and videos.
> 
> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
> vice-versa.
> 
> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
> the computer?
> 
> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get removed 
> from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Michael
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Backup or sync iPhone?

[Susan Hastings]

Hi Michael, I also found another article which takes you through all of it.


https://deciphertools.com/blog/2015_01_27_itunes_sync_vs_backup_ensure_data/


It is a step by step guide similar to what Ronni would give you.

If neither of these threads make sense to you its possible to just do your own 
Google search.

cheers, Susan.

> On 3 Jan 2016, at 4:57 PM, Michael Hawkins  
> wrote:
> 
> I'm a tad confused about the advantages and differences between backing up my 
> iPhone and syncing my iPhone. 
> 
> I avoid technological clouds  of any description as much as I can, and so I 
> assume if I backup my iPhone I plug it in to my computer and save the entire 
> contents into iTunes. 
> 
> I also assume that if I lose or destroy or break my iPhone somehow, I can 
> download to the replacement iPhone the content saved on my MacBook Pro, 
> including photos and videos.
> 
> I think that if I sync my iPhone to my computer, all I do is transfer from 
> the computer to the iPhone photos that aren't on the iPhone and content in 
> iTunes from he computer to the iPhone that isn't in the IPhone, and 
> vice-versa.
> 
> Syncing: What happens to music I've got on my computer, that I didn't buy 
> through iTunes? By law I'm allowed to copy a cd I have bought. Does it get 
> transferred to my iPhone when I sync the phone with he computer or, if it's 
> music get is not on the iPhone, does syncing mean that it gets removed from 
> the computer?
> 
> And how do photos fare? I've got hundreds of photos on the computer they 
> aren't on the iPhone, and dozens on the iPhone that aren't in the computer. 
> If I sync my iPhone  with the  computer  does it mean that photos get removed 
> from my computer if they're not on the iPhone?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Michael
> Sent from my iPhone
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