iCloud Back Up for iPhone

What is iCloud?

According to Wikipedia, iCloud is "a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple, Inc."  iCloud allows users to back up the settings and data on any iOS devices running iOS 5 or later.

General iCloud Overview

After you have enabled the iCloud backup service on you iPhone you can set it to automatically run a daily backup of any data or settings on your device.

However the backup will only run if the device is connected to a Wi-Fi internet source and the screen is locked.

There is unlimited free storage of any purchased apps, music, books, etc.

Each account is given 5 GB of free storage for any additional applications.

How to select which applications to back up using iCloud?

1.       On the Home Screen, tab "Settings"
2.       Tab iCloud
3.       In this screen you can choose which applications to back up by toggling the on/off.

Other iCloud Settings

1.       On the Home Screen, tab "Settings"
2.       Tab iCloud
3.       Tab Storage & Backup

                Here you can:

·         see the storage you have and what is available

·         toggle the backup service on/off

·         Run a manual backup (you must be connected to wi-fi internet)

How to restore from iCloud?

When setting up a new device you will be prompted to "Restore from iCloud Backup".  Then simply enter you iCloud account and password. Then choose the backup you wish to restore from.