How to backup iPhone to Mac?
You can
use a backup to copy
and store data from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can utilize a backup
to transfer your data to a new device if you change your smartphone. You're
certainly aware of the importance of backing up your data, and there are a
variety of backup methods available for Mac.
But you
should also back up your iPhone or iPad. While you may not have many documents
on these devices that aren't saved on a cloud server—which you can readily
access if needed—you are likely to have images and videos that could be lost if
you don't back them up. Furthermore, re-creating the configuration of your iOS
device can take a long time; re-downloading all of your apps, entering your
user information, and organizing them on home screens can be a time-consuming
procedure.
It's
simple to restore your iOS device from an existing backup if you encounter a
problem. However, if you haven't backed up your iOS device yet and want to be
prepared, you may be asking whether you should back it up to iCloud or your
computer. Since MacOS Catalina, you can back up your iOS device in the Finder
if you use a Mac. If you're using Windows or an older version of MacOS than
Catalina, you'll need to back it up in iTunes. Although they are two different
programs, the backup interface is identical.
Back up iPhone using your Mac
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Using a cord, connect your iPhone to
your computer.
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On your Mac, select your iPhone from
the Finder sidebar.
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MacOS 10.15 or later is necessary to
back up iPhone using the Finder. Use iTunes to back up your iPhone if you're using
an older version of MacOS.
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At the top of the Finder window click
General at the top of the Finder window.
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"Restore all of the data on your
iPhone to this Mac" should be selected.
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Select "Encrypt local
backup" to encrypt and password-protect your backup data.
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Return to the previous page by
clicking the Backup Now button.
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