How to Back up Data from Apps on Your iPod

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: First thing you will need to do is jailbreak your iPod or iPhone (Sorry to those who haven't

   It allows you to edit files directly on your idevice. , Make sure its set to on then close the settings by pressing done in the top right. , Now some circles will have appeared next to all the files and folders in the app's folder, Tap Documents then tap the icon that looks like a clipboard in the bottom right corner, then click Copy/Link. ,,,, Simple, just make you sure you still have iFiles installed and install the app that you have save data on, back onto your ipod. , If its there, Great, If its not...
   
   I'm very sorry. , Just test it by going into your application and checking for yourself.
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   Step 2: its not possible to do this without Jailbreaking);

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   Step 3: Navigate your way to Cydia and download a very useful app called iFiles.

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   Step 4: Now that you have iFiles

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   Step 5: navigate your way to your applications folder

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   Step 6: Located in /var/mobile/Applications/ In this folder may be lots of Directories called random strings such as AS91J3-AKF... Don't worry because iFiles has a setting to change those into your app names so tap the cog icon in the bottom left of the screen

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   Step 7: then scroll down till you see Application Names and the switch next to it.

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   Step 8: Now that you can see the Application names

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   Step 9: simply move into the Application of your choice and tap Edit in the top right corner.

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    Step 10: Now tap on the name of you app such as BioDefense.app and you will see all the files and settings used by the game

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    Step 11: tap edit again and tap the clipboard again but this time choose paste.

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    Step 12: This will create a copy of your Documents in your actual Application

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    Step 13: so now if you sync your app to iTunes

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    Step 14: (I tested this by deleting the app off my iTunes then syncing it from my iPod)

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    Step 15: and it will now be synced with your iTunes library

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    Step 16: Getting your Data

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    Step 17: Now that you've deleted that game off your iPod or iPhone and want your files back?

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    Step 18: Now the app is back on your iPod

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    Step 19: navigate iFiles to you app folder (/var/mobile/Applications/) then choose the app that you have data saved with

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    Step 20: Now check in the (yourapplication).app folder for the Documents folder.

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    Step 21: If its still there then tap edit

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    Step 22: tap the Documents folder

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    Step 23: copy it then go out of the (yourapplication).app and paste it

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    Step 24: if it asks what you want to do because a Documents folder is already there

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    Step 25: tap overwrite then you will have saved your game saves back onto your iPhone/iPod/iPad.

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