iPhone Backup

IamMetaldave

Question, what is an iPhone backup suppose to backup? I did a restore this morning and restored from backup and no contacts, photos, Apps or settings restored?

So, what does this alleged "backup" actually backup?

Gryzor

it'll only backup what you tell it too. Do you have the items you mentioned selected for backup?? there is a section for each type in itunes..

IamMetaldave

I had thought these settings would be a given in that they are the basics of any backup? Admittedly, I didn't realise I had to select what I wanted backed up.

IamMetaldave

I didn't want to start a new thread..

Does anyone know if it's possible to extract the data from the iTunes backup? I have 5 of them? I'm hoping I can get back some of what I lost yesterday?

Cheers.

vinnycoyne

Try http://supercrazyawesome.com/

IamMetaldave

Cheers for that buddy, unfortunately I'm a PC user.

IamMetaldave

This tool can help anyone who needs it. If you are looking for single file stuff, eg - SMS files, Contacts, Calendar or Notes you can use the free one. You need SQLite Browser to access the retrieved file if you want to see if it's what you are looking for.

acidburn51737

i always use winscp and ssh to manually backup my sms, contacts and email before i update or restore

aidan_walsh

Gryzor wrote: »

it'll only backup what you tell it too. Do you have the items you mentioned selected for backup?? there is a section for each type in itunes..

No, it will only sync what you tell it to.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

iPhone OS 1.1 and later
Safari bookmarks, cookies, history, and currently open pages
Map bookmarks, recent searches, and the current location displayed in Maps
Application settings, preferences, and data
Address Book and Address Book favorites
Calendar accounts
Wallpapers
Notes
Call history
Mail accounts
YouTube bookmarks
SMS messages
Saved suggestion corrections (these are saved automatically as you reject suggested corrections)
Camera roll (photos and screen shots taken by the iPhone)
Voicemail token (this is not the Voicemail password, but is used for validation when connecting. This is only restored to a phone with the same phone number on the SIM card.)
Web clips
Network settings (saved wifi spots, VPN settings, network preferences)
Paired Bluetooth devices (which can only be used if restored to the same phone that did the backup)
Keychain (this includes email account passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, and passwords you enter into websites and some other applications. The keychain can only be restored from backup to the same iPhone or iPod touch. If you are restoring to a new device, you will need to fill in these passwords again.)

With iPhone 2.0 and later
Managed Configurations/Profiles
List of External Sync Sources (Mobile Me, Exchange ActiveSync)
Microsoft Exchange account configurations
Nike + iPod saved workouts and settings
App Store Application data (except the Application itself, its tmp and Caches folder).

New with iPhone 3.0
Videos in camera roll
Per app preferences allowing use of location services
Offline web application cache/database
Voice memos
Autofill for web pages
Trusted hosts that have certificates that cannot be verified
Web sites approved to get the location of the device
In-app purchases

New with iPhone 3.1
Videos in the camera roll that are 2 GB or larger are not backed up.

Simon201

Yeah thats good info above, and this ('restore from backup') is different than what a 'sync' does, which seems to be what you're looking to get back Dave. So if that stuff is on your computer, you should be able to get it back on the phone.

IamMetaldave

I got the only backups I could find (They seem to auto delete on a daily basis?) and I looked in to it and got some things out (SMS / Notes / Calendar / Older Contacts). But none of the photos or settings are there.. It could be worse I guess, but still a MAJOR pain loosing the photos!

Lesson learned, manual backup up forever!