Restoring from a backup, Removing a backup – Apple iPod touch iOS 2.0 User Manual

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Appendix A

Troubleshooting

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Restoring from a Backup

You can restore the settings, downloaded applications, and other information from a
backup, or use this feature to transfer these items to another iPod touch.

Restore iPod touch from a backup:

1

Connect iPod touch to the computer you normally sync with.

2

In iTunes, select iPod touch in the sidebar and click the Summary tab.

3

Click Restore to reinstall the iPod touch software, restore its default settings, and delete

data stored on iPod touch. In iTunes 7.7, you can also restore from a backup without
deleting data stored on iPod touch.
Note: Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPod touch user interface, but is
not permanently erased from your iPod touch until it is overwritten by new data.
For information about permanently erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting
iPod touch
on page 94.
When prompted, select the option to restore your settings, downloaded applications,
and other information from a backup, and select the backup you want to use. Multiple
backups are listed by device in chronological order, with the most recent backup for a
device listed first.

Removing a Backup

You can remove a backup of iPod touch from the list of backups in iTunes version 7.5
or later. You may want to do this, for example, if a backup was created on someone
else’s computer.

Remove a backup:

1

In iTunes, open iTunes Preferences.

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Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.

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Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.

2

Click Syncing (iPod touch does not need to be connected).

3

Select the backup you want to remove and click Remove Backup.

4

Confirm you wish to remove the selected backup by clicking Remove Backup.

5

Click OK to close the iTunes Preferences Window.

For more information about backups, including the settings and information stored in
a backup, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1766.

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