Backup & Restore
MobileBackup2, restore services, and TSS.
Backup and restore support is split across MobileBackup2, restore services, and TSS signing helpers.
| Area | What it does |
|---|---|
| MobileBackup2 | Handles backup workflows. |
| Restore Service | Handles restore-mode operations like recovery and reboot. |
| TSS | Talks to Apple's signing servers. Partial support. |
MobileBackup2
mobilebackup2 is the service used for backup workflows.
Related service reference:
Useful CLI command:
idevice-tools mobilebackup2Restore service
restore_service covers restore-mode operations such as entering recovery,
rebooting, and reading restore-related information.
Related service reference:
Useful CLI command:
idevice-tools restore_serviceTSS
tss makes requests to Apple's TSS signing servers. In idevice, this is
currently documented as partial support.
TSS is a helper area used by restore-related flows, not a standalone service reference page.