Comment by fguerraz

1 day ago

There is no alternative really as only iCloud can back-up your settings, saved networks, and apps data.

Other apps like Nextcloud, can only backup documents (those not in apps) and pictures, because there's an API for this.

iTunes backup is an option, but it's not automatic and convenient.

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alt227  1 day ago

Is that true? Only iCloud can back up an iPhone? They dont provide any way to even extract an encrypted archive so you can keep it safe for yourself?

I get more and more amazed at Apples lock in tactics. This is why I own nothing Apple, and have complete control over everything in my digital world.

  • nikisweeting  1 day ago

    iTunes backup is perfectly reasonable alternative to iCloud that retains e2ee, I don't know why they were dissing it. It can back up everything that iCloud can and it's automatic, you just plug your phone in, no lock in tactics.

  • SSLy  1 day ago

    No, you can use iTunes to make a local backup too. It was a thing long before iCloud.