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Does iTunes backup save game data?

When I backup with iTunes on my PC, will it save app data, like game progress? Or if I have to restore the backup, will I be starting over in all my games? Game progress and other app data is saved in the backup. If you backup the device and then later restore that backup you should have your game state restored.
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Does iPhone backup save game data?

Make sure it's turned to "ON". Under the Documents and Data menu, select on (or green) for your desired game and you should be good to go. Backups tend to happen at save points, so make sure you play through at least one race in with an active connection to trigger the sync.
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Does iTunes backup include games?

Backups from your computer

A computer backup of your device, which is not the same as a sync, includes almost all of your device's data and settings. A backup from a computer doesn't include: Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books.
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What gets saved in an iPhone iTunes backup?

Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books. Content synced from Finder or iTunes, like imported MP3s or CDs, videos, books, and photos. Data already stored in iCloud, like iCloud Photos, iMessages, and text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages. Face ID or Touch ID settings.
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Does Apple save game data?

You can use iCloud and Game Center to keep your progress, high scores, and game saves up-to-date across your devices. If you're signed in to the same iCloud and Game Center accounts and download Apple Arcade games from the App Store on all of your devices, you can access your game saves and progress on all of them.
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What Does iTunes Backup Include?

How do I restore my iPhone game data?

Log into Game Center using the email address you originally linked to your account. To do that, go to Settings > Game Center > Apple ID. 2. After you log into Game Center using the right Apple ID and open the game, you'll be prompted to load the existing progress.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new phone?

Some games autosave your progress when you're signed in with Google Play Games Mobile App. If your game autosaves, you can sync your game data and pick up where you left off. If you get a new Android phone, to restore game progress, sign in to the same account you used before.
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What does iPhone backup not include?

Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups only include information and settings stored on your device. They do not include information already stored in iCloud such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Notes, Reminders, Voice Memos4, Messages in iCloud, iCloud Photos, and shared photos.
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Does iPhone backup include everything?

iCloud backups include most of the data and settings stored on your device. However, iCloud backups do not include the following data: Data that's already stored in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, Notes, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Library. Data stored in other cloud services, like Gmail and Exchange mail.
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Where does my iTunes backup save?

The Finder and iTunes save backups to a Backup folder. The location of the Backup folder varies by operating system.
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To find a list of your backups:
  1. Click the magnifier in the menu bar.
  2. Type or copy and paste this: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
  3. Select the Backup folder under Folders.
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Does iTunes backup include jailbreak data?

Jailbreak Backups

Because iTunes and iCloud backups do not save jailbreak app data, you may want to use an additional backup program to save this information. Several programs available from Cydia can save information about your installed Cydia packages for later restoration.
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Will reinstalling iTunes delete my backups?

Will I lose my iPhone and iPad backups if I uninstall iTunes and then reinstall? These should stay around if you reinstall iTunes, but if you want to play it safe, go into iTunes preferences under Devices tap, ctrl + click one of the backups and select show in finder.
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Does reinstalling iTunes delete iPhone backup?

In general case, when you uninstall iTunes, your saved data will not miss with it. However, for insurance purposes, it is necessary for you and all iTunes users to backup the iTunes Library to your computer before the uninstallation and reinstallation.
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How can I backup my game data?

If you want to back up the game files but don't need them to be playable (just ready to re-install in the future), copy the game's installation folder to your backup drive. You can also include the folder in your automated File History backup. Then you are free to uninstall the game, if you want.
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How do I transfer my game progress to my new phone?

To transfer your game from one device to another, you need to be logged in to Google Play. Simply log in on your new device with the same account you used on the old one, download the game in Play Market, and continue playing. Send us a message if something goes wrong.
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Is it better to backup iPhone to iCloud or iTunes?

As the iCloud backup relies on the Wi-Fi network, the backup process may be time-consuming. Unlike iCloud backup, iTunes backup copies the files and settings from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a computer and restores the backups from your computer to a new device via a USB cable.
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Does iPhone backup delete anything?

The concise answer to the question is 'All data backup to your iCloud such as apps data, messages, photos, and other essential data will be permanently deleted from your iCloud. So, It's better to think before you act and find out what happens if you delete backups from iCloud.
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How big are iTunes iPhone backups?

iTunes iPhone backup size (6 GB)
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What replaced iTunes?

Q. What is Apple's replacement for iTunes? With the launch of macOS Catalina, Apple introduced dedicated apps namely Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books to replicate the functionalities of iTunes.
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Does iTunes still backup iPhone?

iTunes automatically backs up your device when you connect it to your computer. But you can also back up your device manually at any time.
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What apps should you backup on iPhone?

Prioritize backing up native Apple apps that don't have data stored online. An example of this would be your Photos app, Messages app, or Notes app. This way, if your data is lost, you'd still have your photos, videos, notes, and text messages. Prioritize syncing any third-party messaging apps that you often use.
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How do I transfer my game progress to my new iPhone without iCloud?

As long as your iOS devices are running iOS 8 or later, you can use the iOS data transfer tool - EaseUS MobiMover to transfer the supported files from one iPhone to another without iCloud or iTunes. With this software, you can transfer multiple or all files to your new device without syncing.
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Does deleting a game on iPhone delete progress?

Delete game data from your iCloud account

But when you delete a game from your iPhone, the game data remains in iCloud. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage. Scroll through the list and look for the game. If you find it, tap for more options and choose to Delete Documents & Data.
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Will I lose my game progress if I clear data?

You can delete Play Games data from your Google account for one or all games you've played. If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game.
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