Newton OS: Backing Up 1.x Information to a 2.x Device

Although the format used with the original Newton Backup Utility 1.0 is compatible with the Newton Connection Utilities 1.0 bundled with the Apple MessagePad 2x00, users of Newton Connection Kit 2.0 bundled with the Apple MessagePad 110 may find that the backup cannot be read by Newton Connection Utilities 1.0.

However, Newton Connection Utilities 1.0 does allow a backup from an older Newton device. On connection, Newton Connection Utilities will automatically backup information to the Newton Connection Utilities folder. This backup file can be used to restore information to the Apple MessagePad 2x00 device.

Below is a chart with the Newton OS connection software provided by Apple computer and versions of the Newton OS they are compatible with.

Connection Software	Newton OS Compatibility	Notes
Newton Connection Kit 1.0	1.x only	-
Newton Connection Kit 2.0	1.x only	-
Newton Backup Utility 1.0	2.x only	This software contains a subset of the features in Newton Connection Utilities 1.0. Provides a way to backup Newton OS 1.x devices.
Newton Connection Utilities 2.0	2.x	Provides a way to backup Newton OS 1.x devices.