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    • Is there a way to disable deletion of apps on ipod/iphone?

    Discussion in 'Off-Topic Lounge' started by jen12323, Jan 9, 2010.

    1. jen12323

      jen12323 Well-Known Member

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      #1 jen12323, Jan 9, 2010
      If I hand the phone to a kid/someone they might accidentally press an app for too long and press the x and delete the app and all my saved data. I can't seem to find the answer on google.
       
    2. wootbean

      wootbean Well-Known Member

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      #2 wootbean, Jan 9, 2010
      if you're jailbroken, you can install Lockdown and disable app deletion
       
    3. jen12323

      jen12323 Well-Known Member

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      #3 jen12323, Jan 9, 2010
      Hmm, it seems if I am jailbroken there's a lot I can do.

      Is there a way to save the game datas on the computer not just the iphone so I can sync it back? It seems like this should be doable but I can't seem to find it.
       
    4. MexicanJesus

      MexicanJesus Well-Known Member

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      #4 MexicanJesus, Jan 9, 2010
      OntDOn't have anything to contribute, just want to say THANKYOU to wootbean! I have had this problem so long with my little ones and only now discovered there is a solution. Go jailbreak!
       
    5. David7

      David7 Well-Known Member

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      #5 David7, Jan 9, 2010
      You could go back to a backup, but then you'd lose the data from since you left your computer.
       
    6. Skate

      Skate Well-Known Member

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      #6 Skate, Jan 10, 2010
      Backups don't save data. Only what apps.
       
    7. ImNoSuperMan

      ImNoSuperMan Well-Known Member

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      #7 ImNoSuperMan, Jan 10, 2010
      I too was looking for such an app. Thank you wootbean :)
       
    8. wootbean

      wootbean Well-Known Member

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      #8 wootbean, Jan 10, 2010
      you're welcome peoples :)

      also iTunes always backs up all data when you sync
       
    9. Skate

      Skate Well-Known Member

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      #9 Skate, Jan 10, 2010
      Not for me :(
       
    10. jen12323

      jen12323 Well-Known Member

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      #10 jen12323, Jan 11, 2010
      oh cool I didn't know that data gets backed up too. Nice.

      BTW thanks so much wootbean. You've been the one to answer several of my questions on the TA forums. lol!!!
       
    11. Zincous

      Zincous Well-Known Member

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      #11 Zincous, Jan 11, 2010
      If your jailbroken you can save app game data individually and put it on your computer as well.

      iTunes backs up game save data, but in order to get your data back, you have ot do a full restore form backup to get the game data back :rolleyes:
       
    12. drelbs

      drelbs Well-Known Member

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      #12 drelbs, Jan 11, 2010
      Strike that, reverse it - backups save your apps' data, but not your apps!
       
    13. sam the lion

      sam the lion Well-Known Member

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      #13 sam the lion, Jan 11, 2010
      Last edited: Jan 11, 2010
      Yes, backups DO save apps data.

      Recently I had to reset my phone because of an error during synching... it wasn't rebooting anymore. After the reset I thought I lost all my game saves, but then I used the backup, reinstalled the apps and they were all there.

      Now I understand why backups require all that time.
       

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