Double-check your settings on your computer before you connect your device. Look for the File Explorer window that appears once you have selected the drive where your iPhone is stored. This window may be different depending on which version of Windows you are using and how many users accounts you have on your computer. Make sure that the correct folder is selected and that only files in this location are backed up. If you’re backing up to a new computer for the first time, connect it to your home network before continuing with the rest of this article. Backup software for Macs and PCs is available for free online or through paid apps in the iTunes Store. Whether you’re looking to save photos from an iPhone, reset it, or back up important data, there are a few technical details you should know first. Keep reading so that you can understand what information needs to be backed up, how often it should be done, and how much room you need to save it.
What information should you back up on your iPhone?
The first thing to keep in mind when backing up your iPhone is where the data you’re backing up will be stored once it’s copied. While it’s easy to think that an external hard drive is the safest place to keep your data, in reality, the safest place to back up your iPhone data is on your computer or in the cloud. We recommend that you back up your entire iPhone content, including its apps, data, and settings. The most comprehensive backup will likely be more expensive than you want to spend, but if your iPhone contents are lost, a comprehensive backup may save you from having to buy all of it again.
How often do you need to backup an iPhone?
When it comes to how often you need to back up an iPhone, there’s no single answer. It depends on the frequency and type of data that you’re backing up, how much room you have available, how you’re using the iPhone, and your budget. If you’re looking to back up your photos, videos, and other media content, you’ll need to back up your iPhone at least once a week. Most media files will decrease in size over time, so keeping a backup copy of your data will allow you to restore it easily if it’s lost. Keep in mind that while an external hard drive is a great way to back up your iPhone, it’s not a good way to store data for long-term storage. You should always store backups on your computer or in the cloud.
How to backup an iPhone using iTunes
If your iPhone is already connected to your computer and you want to backup your content, you can follow these steps to do so. - Connect your iPhone to your computer using a lightning cable or an iPhone/iPad/iPod cable. You’ll need to have the latest version of iTunes installed to do this. - Launch iTunes and click on your iPhone’s name in the navigation bar at the top. This will ensure that you’re looking at the right device. - Click on the “Back Up” tab in the upper-right corner of the window that appears. This should be the first tab that appears once you’ve selected your iPhone’s name. - From the options that appear in the “Back Up” section, select “Back Up to [your computer’s name].” You can also choose to either keep all the backups in one location or create a series of incremental backups. - Click the “Start Backup” button to begin backing up your iPhone. - Once the backup is complete, you will see a message indicating that the backup is complete and available in the Back-Up section of iTunes. - You can click on this message and select the backup to restore any individual files or folders that you may have lost. You can also click on the “Apply” button to have iTunes apply the backup to your iPhone. - If you don’t see the message showing that your backup is available, check to make sure everything on your computer is connected and stable. You may also see a message saying that your backup is too large or is taking too long to complete. - If your backup is available but you don’t see it in iTunes, you can find it by going to Apps > iPhone Backup.
Back-Up Using iCloud
iCloud is a free online service that will keep your data backed up online and in the cloud. It includes photos, videos, apps, and other content. To use iCloud on your iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive. - Once you’re in your iPhone’s Settings, scroll down to the bottom of the list and select “iCloud.” - Now tap on “iCloud Drive.” In the window that appears below, you can select which cloud storage option you’d like to use. - Once you’ve selected a cloud storage option, all the data that was previously stored on the iPhone will be uploaded to this location. - No matter what security measures you’ve taken on your iPhone, iCloud will be able to keep its contents safe with no risk of loss or damage. This is especially helpful if you use your iPhone often and don’t have a lot of room on your phone.
How to backup using a USB cable
If you don’t have access to the internet or an iCloud account, you can still make a backup by connecting an iPhone to your computer with a USB cable and copying the data from the iPhone to your computer. Make sure that your iPhone is charged and turned on before you begin. - Plug your iPhone into your computer and launch iTunes. - In the “Devices” section on the left side of the window, you should see an entry for your iPhone. If you don’t see it, select “Undelete” and make sure that you have the correct iPhone connected. - Next, select “Back Up” and then click “Back Up Now” in the “Select Backup Media” section. - When the backup is complete, click “Apply” to have iTunes apply the data to your iPhone.
Conclusion
If you don’t want to mess with backing up your iPhone manually, then you can use iCloud to keep your data safe. This is a free service that works on all Apple devices, so you don’t have to worry about keeping it on one device. The best way to make sure that your iPhone is backed up is to connect it to your computer and make regular backups. We recommend that you back up your iPhone data at least once a week and keep a backup of your computer and cloud data as well.