need battery replacement, help with backing up various files

[Nemvu]

Hi All. I have a battery replacement scheduled for an iPhone 8 and need some clarification on backing up and making certain I have a copy of my stuff.

I completed a backup through iTunes to my PC. I understand it’s encrypted so I just can’t pull a single file or note from it.

I want to know if I have NOT used the icloud, how do I backup or create a copy of my notes, text msgs (not iMessage), file folder, ibooks (more like pdf’s and such), Firefox bookmarks, safari bookmarks etc, settings. I may have missed a topic or so, but you get the idea. It would probably be a good idea to have a copy of those items anyway.

As for the battery replacement, any tips or knowledge from your experience I should be aware of when at the store or thereafter. Anything I should look out for?


thank you.

 

[0128672]

I believe your backup to iTunes should include the apps you mentioned (that would be included with an iCloud backup if enabled). But I can't confirm it because this Apple support article doesn't mention the scenario of iCloud being disabled.

About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support

A backup allows you to copy and save the information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you replace your device, you can use a backup to transfer your information to a new device.

support.apple.com

 

[alpi123]

The iTunes backup saves everything from your phone. Including third-party apps, settings and etc.

 

[Nemvu]

The iTunes backup saves everything from your phone. Including third-party apps, settings and etc.

Is there a setting I should double check or verify? Even notes, files and Firefox bookmarks?

 

[alpi123]

Is there a setting I should double check or verify? Even notes, files and Firefox bookmarks?

Notes is a stock app so it will always be fully backup-ed on iTunes. Regarding the bookmarks, aren't they saved to your Firefox account? As well as your history and passwords. If that's the case then you don't have to worry about them.

If you have free time, you can test for yourself. Back up your phone from iTunes and then restore it. I just did it yesterday and can still confirm everything is in place (even my game scores and all of that stuff)

 

[Nemvu]

Notes is a stock app so it will always be fully backup-ed on iTunes. Regarding the bookmarks, aren't they saved to your Firefox account? As well as your history and passwords. If that's the case then you don't have to worry about them.

If you have free time, you can test for yourself. Back up your phone from iTunes and then restore it. I just did it yesterday and can still confirm everything is in place (even my game scores and all of that stuff)

thank you for the clarification. Much appreciated.