How do I move my iPhone backup to another folder?
You can’t. Apple doesn’t allow users to change the default location for its system backups. There is no official command in the iPhone device or the iTunes app that gives the user a choice to change this. You can either use symbolic links or download a third-party program that will move backups for you.
Does iPhone Backup Files folder?
The Finder and iTunes save backups to a Backup folder. The location of the Backup folder varies by operating system. Backups serve as a safe copy of your entire device. So while you might be able to view or access a backup file’s contents, the contents usually aren’t stored in a format that you can read.
How do I move my Apple mobile sync folder?
How to change the location of your iPhone backup and iTunes MobileSync Backup folder
- First, make sure iTunes isn’t running.
- Now, move the C:\Users\(yourname)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ folder to your preferred location.
- Finally, start a command prompt as an administrator.
How do I move my iPhone backup to an external hard drive Windows 10?
Open iTunes and connect your iPhone. Click the device icon in the top left, then click “back up now.” Once the process is complete, go to the iTunes backup folder (“%appdata%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup”). Locate the latest backup folder, right-click, press “copy” and then paste it to your external hard drive.
How do I backup my iPhone to an external drive?
Make sure your external hard drive is plugged in!
- Go to the Finder window that displays your iOS backup.
- Click on the Backup folder.
- Drag it to the external hard drive listed under Locations.
- Rename the iOS backup folder on the external hard drive to ios_backup.
How do you manage backups?
Find and manage backups
- Go to drive.google.com.
- On the bottom left under “Storage,” click the number.
- On the top right, click Backups.
- Choose an option: View details about a backup: Right-click the backup Preview . Delete a backup: Right-click the backup Delete Backup.
How do I move iOS Backup to external drive?
Open the external hard drive. Go back to the Finder window with your iOS backups in it and select the device backup folder (It will either be called “Backup” or have a bunch of numbers and letters). Drag it to your external hard drive. Enter your administrator password to authenticate your action.
