The Files app can store documents and images On iPhone or On iPad. Does the iCloud Backup feature include the on-device documents?
I understand that Files saved in iCloud will be available to all my other devices logged into the same Apple ID. But what about on-device files. On a new iPhone or iPad if I restore from iCloud to new device, then the documents in Files - on-device will not be included. Right?
An iCloud backup will include locally stored files and data that are not already synchronised with iCloud - unless you have explicitly disabled a specific App’s data from the backup.
You can verify which of your Apps data is included in your iCloud backup from your device settings:
Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups > [this device]
Scroll down through the list of Apps; all those that are enabled within the list will have data included within the iCloud backup
An iCloud backup will include locally stored files and data that are not already synchronised with iCloud - unless you have explicitly disabled a specific App’s data from the backup.
You can verify which of your Apps data is included in your iCloud backup from your device settings:
Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups > [this device]
Scroll down through the list of Apps; all those that are enabled within the list will have data included within the iCloud backup
Thank you for writing this detailed response. I had never drilled into Manage Storage to see this level of detail.
You are very welcome.
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