Backing up to iTunes

[DaytonAnnie]

When backing your iPhone up to iTunes on a PC, do you you choose to do a full back up -OR- do you choose the "Encrypt iPhone backup"? I have been been doing the full back up, and am curious to know about the merits of the "Encrypt iPhone backup".

 

[KevinJS]

An encrypted backup saves your password information within the backup.

Word of warning: DO NOT forget the password for the backup. Believe me, it's less hassle to forget your spouses's birthday.

Apart from that, it's a good feature.

 

[DaytonAnnie]

Ahhhh that is something to think about! Thanks!!!!

 

[scifan57]

Encrypted backups also save health data, such as in the Apple Watch activity app and the Health app.

 

[ChrisRogers]

The Encrypt Backup feature in iTunes locks and encodes your data. An encrypted iTunes backup includes certain information that other backups don't:

• Your saved passwords
• Wi-Fi settings
• Website history
• Health data

Hope this helps!