PSA: Still on 10.2.1? Make an iTunes archived backup before updating to 10.3!

[Mlrollin91]

Just a friendly reminder that downgrading from 10.3 doesn't work like it use to because of the new file system. Option+Update won't allow you to downgrade and keep data intact. Make a copy of your 10.2.1 or older backup before updating!

Happy Update Day!

 

[yanki01]

thank you!

 

[viperGTS]

What's the best way to make a copy of a backup? Dragging that backup folder takes forever.

 

[Mlrollin91]

What's the best way to make a copy of a backup? Dragging that backup folder takes forever.

Are you Windows or Mac?

 

[viperGTS]

Are you Windows or Mac?

macOS. Forgot to mention that, sorry!

 

[Mlrollin91]

macOS. Forgot to mention that, sorry!

You can just go into iTunes -> Preferences -> Devices -> Right click the backup and click archive. This will prevent it from being overwritten.

 

[viperGTS]

You can just go into iTunes -> Preferences -> Devices -> Right click the backup and click archive. This will prevent it from being overwritten.

Thanks!