Backup when wanting to connect to MacBook

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Hi all, I’m trying to add a file to a game on my iPhone via my MacBook. Now we have no iTunes connecting with the cable brings up the same menus however I’m being told I have to reset my iPhone back to factory settings to do this (see attached). I’m on IOS26 beta 6. A couple of questions

I’ve backed up via iCloud, if I reset would I be able to reset it right back to my current set up with the beta, would I lose anything?
Is there another way to connect to my

MacBook to enable access to the games and files that would allow me to do a minor change without having to reset?

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Answered by darkpaw in 854583022

Okay, that makes more sense.

Does your iPhone work, otherwise? If so, I wouldn't restore it unless you desperately need to put that game file on there. If you do, then you probably need to restore your iPhone, and you should be able to restore from your iCloud backup.

This is one of the pitfalls of the betas - occasionally, something goes wrong and you have to start again. It's also a good reason for not installing the betas on your primary device.

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darkpaw OP

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I’m being told I have to reset my iPhone back to factory settings

That image says if you're having problems you can reset it, not that you have to reset it.

The image doesn't show the entire window, so you don't show us whether the other tabs are available, such as the Files tab which is where you would be able to drag & drop a file to add it to an app.

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DaveHouto OP

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@darkpaw Thanks for your response. It's kinda forcing me to reset rather than having an option looking at this screen shot. Screenshot 2025-08-18 at 11.01.45.png

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DaveHouto OP

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@darkpaw This is the full view of that window Screenshot 2025-08-18 at 11.44.34.png

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darkpaw OP

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Okay, that makes more sense.

Does your iPhone work, otherwise? If so, I wouldn't restore it unless you desperately need to put that game file on there. If you do, then you probably need to restore your iPhone, and you should be able to restore from your iCloud backup.

This is one of the pitfalls of the betas - occasionally, something goes wrong and you have to start again. It's also a good reason for not installing the betas on your primary device.

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DaveHouto OP

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@darkpaw Thanks mate, not desperate to add the game file just wondered if there was another method that didn't mean. I had to restore back to factory settings. Other than that, the betas have been kind to me and I've not had any issues. Thanks again mate

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