iCloud Really Works and Now I'm Glad I went to IOS5

[treker]

I wanted to test iCloud restore function. Could I really get my ipad2 back in total from an iCloud restore...and never rely on iTunes again?
To test it out, I backed up to iCloud then did a complete reset, erasing all data from the iPad2. Then I started the iCloud restore process...took about 3mins until I had a workable iPad. The purchased apps took a little longer...about 5mins since I only have 2 1/2 screenfulls. My pictures came back, all my contacts, all my apps (in the right position, too!), notes, calendar, everything!

I am a HAPPY CAMPER. I don't have to rely on iTunes for restore. IOS5 wasn't my favorite upgrade since they switched to TABS in Safari. But the iCloud experience more than makes up for it.

 

[Jockscrap]

Whoah, you were brave, but that's really good to known it all works as it should.

 

[richsadams]

I wanted to test iCloud restore function. Could I really get my ipad2 back in total from an iCloud restore...and never rely on iTunes again?
To test it out, I backed up to iCloud then did a complete reset, erasing all data from the iPad2. Then I started the iCloud restore process...took about 3mins until I had a workable iPad. The purchased apps took a little longer...about 5mins since I only have 2 1/2 screenfulls. My pictures came back, all my contacts, all my apps (in the right position, too!), notes, calendar, everything!

I am a HAPPY CAMPER. I don't have to rely on iTunes for restore. IOS5 wasn't my favorite upgrade since they switched to TABS in Safari. But the iCloud experience more than makes up for it.

Nice work! I'm very impressed with iCloud to date...particularly Photo Stream. I can take a picture on my iPhone and it's on my iPad and iMac within 10 seconds. Brilliant!

I think they've improved Find My iPad/iPhone, etc. as well...the location it shows on the satellite map is literally within a foot or two of where it's sitting!

FWIW I'm keeping a backup of my iPad and iPhone on iTunes once in a while...just in case, but they're backing up to iCloud regularly now. :thumbs: