Backing up simply means copying certain files and settings from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer.
Backing up is one of the best ways to make sure you don’t lose the information on your device if it’s damaged or misplaced. It’s also useful to have a backup if you get a new device and want to transfer your previous settings to it.
How To Backup iPhone To iCloud
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Turn on iCloud Backup. iCloud automatically backs up your iPhone daily when iPhone is connected to power, locked, and on Wi-Fi.
- To perform a manual backup, tap Back Up Now.
How To Backup iPhone Without iCloud
Quick Start provides one of the best ways to set up and transfer your data from one iPhone to another without using iCloud. If both the source and the destination iPhone are using iOS 12.4 or later versions, QuickStart will allow you to transfer your data using the iPhone Migration option.
How To Backup iPhone Without Wifi
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- Launch iTunes and connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.
- Once connected, you will see a phone-shaped icon in the menu bar, just click on it.
- Click on Back Up Now to manually back up iPhone without WiFi.
How To Backup iPhone To External Drive
- Connect your iPhone or iPad.
- Launch iTunes or find your device via Finder.
- Select Back Up Now.
- With the backup completed, open the iOS_backup folder on the external drive.
- Check the date and time of the last backup — it should coincide with your recent activity.