Hi Carol. Backup is separate from OS. Here is some poop from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201540750
As far as OS goes, when you get done with either option, go to quick
settings/settings/device options and see if you have any updates for
the OS on your new tablet. If so, follow directions. Go back after
installing an update, and, see if there are any more. If not, no
problem.
Stay well ... William
On 7/17/17, Carol Smith <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,
I just received my new Fire 8. It wants to know if I want to restore my
previous backup. Will the OS remain at the new settings or will my
device have version 7 OS?
Thanks.
Carol