So with my Ipad 3 set up the way I want it, mainly because it is jailbroke. What would I need to do if I wanted to upgrade to IOS6?
is there a way to safeguard my data so that I can keep my save games data, etc?
Or DO I have to lose this to do the upgrade? If this is correct, would a simple hard reset put me back to a stock Ipad?
This is my first one, so not sure on procedures yet.
Yes, you can save your data. When/if you decide to upgrade, do a backup of the iPad right after you connect it to iTunes. Then, select "Restore" on the main Summary page. iTunes will put on a fresh iOS and, when prompted, you will then select "restore from backup."
iTunes will put all the info back onto the iPad that you had just before the update/upgrade. As far as I could tell when I did it in the past - all data is there: game progress, emails, contacts, wireless info, etc. Your iPad will be just as you had it - though with iOS 6.
Oh, and you must do it this way with a jail broken iPad. The over-the-air update/upgrade will not work on a jail broken iPad. You must use iTunes.
Obviously, you will lost the jailbreak. For now.
Hope this helps.
Marilyn
P.S. And a "hard reset" (holding the buttons until you see the Apple logo) only resets the iPad. It does not affect the installed iOS - your jail break is not affected. And, selecting any of the reset options in your Settings app is the LAST thing a person with a jail broken iPad wants to do. That will seriously mess up the iPad and create the need for a restore (and, if you don't have a fresh backup, your "stuff" will be gone). Just FYI ...
P.P.S. And, since you talk about a jail broken iPad, I've taken the liberty of moving your post over to the Hacking section. Thanks for your understanding.
