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ahramos Author

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Do previous backups exist on the cloud?

I need to restore an iPad to a date prior to the last backup. Can I do that, if so, how?

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 8:49 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jan 25, 2021 8:53 AM

iCloud maintains only a single backup of a device. After the initial device backup, subsequent backup cycles are incremental.

If you wish to maintain multiple backups for a single device, you’ll need to use a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS) and manually manage the backup library. In addition to iTunes, there are some third-party Applications for PC and Mac - such as iMazing.

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