Hmm... Do you mean backed up as in iTunes/iCloud? That would appear to be 
unnecessary. I think cache is only cleared in low storage situations so it 
might be appropriate from the users perspective. Otherwise I'd go with 
documents folder with the do not backup property set.

Cheers

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M E R Goulding
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On 26/07/2012, at 4:39 AM, "J. Landman Gay" <jac...@hyperactivesw.com> wrote:

> For those who have gone before me:
> 
> I have some files that are downloaded from a server and stored on the device. 
> The files will be updated periodically. I don't want to download them 
> repeatedly unless they've changed.
> 
> Apple says not to store data in the documents folder if it can be retrieved 
> from elsewhere. That makes me think I should keep it in the cache folder. But 
> I'd rather it was backed up so the user doesn't need an internet connection 
> if they want to use the app and the cache has been wiped.
> 
> Where would you store the files?
> 
> -- 
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> HyperActive Software           |     http://www.hyperactivesw.com
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