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Solution 2: Backup iPhone on Mac via iTunes Step 1: Close iCloud before backup. Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac and launch iTunes. Step 3: Start to Backup.
Before you get started, learn the difference between iCloud and iTunes backups, then choose the method that's best for you. If you need an alternative backup, you can make one in iCloud and another in iTunes.
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- You can always back up to iCloud–and we recommend doing it. But we also think backing up to another location via iTunes is a good idea. The chances are that your iPhone or other iDevice is larger than the paltry 5GB iCloud account Apple offers for free.
- Here is how to access iCloud backup on iPhone and iPad. For users with iPhone and iPad with iOS 10.3.2 or later: Go to Settings your name iCloud iCloud Storage Manage Storage. For users with iPhone and iPad with iOS 10.2 or earlier: go to Settings iCloud Storage Manage Storage. Access iCloud Backup on Windows and Mac For Mac users.
- Check that you have enough available space in iCloud for the backup. When you sign in to iCloud, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. If you need more iCloud storage, you can buy more from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Plans start at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month. Learn more about prices in your region.
How to back up with iCloud
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Settings > [your name], and tap iCloud.
- Tap iCloud Backup.
- Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes.
You can check the progress and confirm the backup completed. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. Under Back Up Now, you'll see the date and time of your last backup.
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Automatically back up with iCloud Backup
To let iCloud automatically back up your device each day, here's what you need to do:
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- Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Connect your device to a power source.
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
- Make sure that your device's screen is locked.
- Check that you have enough available space in iCloud for the backup. When you sign in to iCloud, you get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. If you need more iCloud storage, you can buy more from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Plans start at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month. Learn more about prices in your region.
How to back up with iTunes
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- Update to the latest version of iTunes.
- Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer.*
- If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot your passcode, get help.
- Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod when it appears in iTunes. If your device doesn't appear in iTunes, learn what to do.
- If you want to save Health and Activity data from your iOS device or Apple Watch, you need to encrypt your backup: Select the box called Encrypt [device] backup and create a memorable password. If you don't need to save your Health and Activity data, you can make a backup that isn't encrypted. Just click Back Up Now.
Write down your password and store it somewhere safe, because there's no way to recover your iTunes backups without this password. - When the process ends, you can see if the backup finished successfully on the Summary screen in iTunes. Just look under Latest Backup to find the date and time.
* Learn how to connect iPad Pro (11-inch) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) to your computer.
Learn more
- Restore your device from a backup.
- Get help with iCloud backups or iTunes backups.
- Manage your backups.