iPad backup/restore FAQ:

How do I make a full system backup (apps, settings, and all saved content) from my iPad?

How do I make an iPad backup? Also, how do I restore an iPad backup?

Where are iPad backup files stored on my Windows (Mac) computer?

 

iPad is the most popular gadget in all over the world. You can play or watch HD movie, capture HD Video, Play high graphics game etc.

When it comes to making backups, the iPad is a curious device. The iPad isn't like a traditional computer where you say, "I want to backup folders X, Y, and Z." Curious about Apple's thinking, I've dug into the iPad backup and restore topic, and here's what I've found.

 

If you have thousands of songs, pictures, videos, games and many more information on ipad just like me. In this situation it becomes necessary to keep a backup of iPad in MAC or Windows. The short iPad backup story is that Apple wants you to make your iPad backups through iTunes.

iTunes can create backups of settings and certain other information on iPad. You can use a backup to restore this information to your iPad after a software restore or update, or to transfer information to a different device. You can delete a backup from iTunes using the steps below.

1. Connect your iPad to your computer,

2. Select your iPad device in iTunes, and then

3. Choose the 'Sync' option to make a backup.

You can use iTunes to sync content on your computer (such as music, applications, podcasts, videos, photos, notes, email account settings, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks) with your iPad. If you want to copy files to ipad without itunes and transfer files ipad, follow this guide.

 

After keeping an iPad backup in MAC or windows sometimes it gets hard to find iPad backup Location.

The folder where your backup data is stored changes depending on the computer's operating system. Since iTunes only keeps one backup per device, you should ensure the backup folder is included in your periodic data-backup routine.

iTunes places the backup files in the following places:

  • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/

  • Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

  • Windows Vista: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

 

iPad restore - How to restore an iPad backup

I haven't tried restoring an iPad backup yet, but in theory the process is simple. Just right-click the iPad device in the iTunes Devices section, and choose the "Restore From Backup" option.