Apple iPad iOS 8.1 - Manual (Page 157)

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Stop iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then turn off iCloud Backup.
Music not purchased in iTunes isn’t backed up in iCloud. Use iTunes to back up and restore that
content. See
Sync with iTunes on page 18.
Important: Backups for music, movies, or TV show purchases are not available in all countries.
Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or
iBooks Store.
Purchased content, iCloud Photo Sharing, and My Photo Stream content don’t count against your
5 GB of free iCloud storage.
For more information about backing up iPad, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5262 .
Update and restore iPad software
You can update iPad software in Settings, or by using iTunes. You can also erase iPad, and then
use iCloud or iTunes to restore a backup.
Deleted data is no longer accessible through the iPad user interface, but it isn’t erased from iPad.
For information about erasing all content and settings, see
Restart or reset iPad on page 153.
Update iPad
You can update iPad software in Settings or by using iTunes.
Update wirelessly on iPad. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. iPad checks for available
software updates.
Update software in iTunes. iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync iPad
using iTunes. See
Sync with iTunes on page 18.
For more information about updating iPad software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4623 .
Restore iPad
You can use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPad from a backup.
Restore from an iCloud backup. Reset iPad to erase all content and settings, then choose
“Restore from a Backup” and sign in to iCloud in the Setup Assistant. See
Restart or reset iPad on
page 153.
Restore from an iTunes backup. Connect iPad to the computer you normally sync with, select
iPad in the iTunes window, and click Restore in the Summary pane.
When the iPad software is restored, you can either set it up as a new iPad, or restore your music,
videos, app data, and other content from a backup.
For more information about restoring iPad software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1414 .
Cellular settings
Use Cellular Data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) to activate cellular data service, turn
cellular use on or off, or add a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to lock the SIM card. With
some carriers, you can also change your data plan.
For the following options, go to Settings > Cellular Data and turn the options on or off, or follow
the onscreen instructions.