backup restore

Hi! I was always in favor of clean install but having kids around, so many apps with passwords/setups/ credit cards etc.i really wanted to full backup/restore. So far it is just a big headache! I use encrypted itunes backup, and still do not get my in app passwords transferred properly. All...

My wife's new iPad arrives today (yay!) and because she's working, I am tasked with transferring most of her data from her dilapidated iPad 4 to its replacement. Will I be able to do a straightforward backup or will iTunes reckon the iPad 4's OS as too old? Just want to know in advance, thanks.

Hi, My computer MacBook Pro crashed but I have a backup. My 'spare' (just calling it that for clarity) machine is the same model and has the same operating system already installed - El Capitan. Excuse the lengthy ask, process of drilling down to what is possible, if anything. I have searched...