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Backing up the memory on my device
If you want to update the software on your device, it's recommended you back up the device memory.
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1. Select option
Back up the memory using iTunes, go to 1a.
Back up the memory using iCloud, go to 1b.
Back up the memory using iCloud, go to 1b.
2. 1a - Back up the memory using iTunes
Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the website to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Find the download section on the website to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to the computer's USB port.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, backup may start automatically.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, backup may start automatically.
To start backup manually:
Select iPad.
Select iPad.
Select iCloud or This computer.
Select Back Up Now.
3. 1b - Back up the memory using iCloud
Tap Settings.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap iCloud.
Log on to iCloud if you're asked to do so.
Log on to iCloud if you're asked to do so.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap Storage & Backup.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap the indicator next to iCloud Backup to turn on the function.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap OK.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Tap Back Up Now.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, tap the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Remember, you need an Apple ID before you can back up the memory using iCloud. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Back up the memory using iTunes, go to 1a.
Back up the memory using iCloud, go to 1b.
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