This article describes how to retrieve and restore backups of your collection. Once you have a backup there are two methods available to you to retrieve or restore it depending on your device. You have a choice between using the iOS's built-in Files app or File Sharing through iTunes.

Backups via Files

You can retrieve and restore backups through Apple's Files app. For additional information on Files read "Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch".

Retrieve a Backup

To retrieve a backup, open Files and navigate to Browse > Locations > On My iPhone and then to Quotemarks > Backups. Long tap the backup you want to retrieve and select "Copy." Navigate to Browse > Locations and select your storage provider such as iCloud Drive. Find where you want to save it then long tap in the empty space and select "Paste."

Restore a Backup

To restore a backup start by placing it on your iCloud Drive or on other storage provider. Open Files and navigate to Browse > Locations and select your storage provider. Navigate to the backup's location, then long tap the backup to bring up a menu of options. Select "Copy." Navigate to Browse > Locations > On My iPhone and then to Quotemarks > Backups. If you are missing a Backups folder, create one. Long tap in the empty space and select "Paste."

Backups via iTunes File Sharing

An alternative method is using the File Sharing feature in iTunes by connecting your device to your computer. For additional information on File Sharing with iTunes read "About File Sharing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch".

With iTunes already installed, connect your device to your computer and open iTunes. In the top left of the window, click the device icon. Navigate to Settings > File Sharing and then select Apps > Quotemarks. To retrieve a backup select the Backups folder and click "Save to..." or drag and drop. To restore a backup click "Add..." to drag and drop. Make sure that your backups are contained within a folder named Backups. If you are missing a Backups folder, create one.