how to iphone backup
Download AnyTrans for iOS to move valuable info and files from your iPhone to computer for backup. We may accidentally lose data when we update to a new iOS operating system, reset iPhone to default settings or free up iPhone storage space. So it seems necessary to backup our iPhone before we start a big change on our iPhone. Additionally, another reason why we have to backup our iPhone is, this is the only method Apple suggests to transfer all data and settings from old iPhone to new iPhone. The first method we show you to backup iPhone is using AnyTrans for iOS. This tool has the benefit that it enables you to selectively save data from iPhone to computer, to iTunes and even to another iOS device for backup, which iCloud and iTunes can't. In addition, it also you to extract data from iPhone backup and even to preview contents on it, which could be user-friendly because normally we can't preview messages or other personal info on iTunes backup and iCloud backup. Step 1. Download AnyTrans for iOS and install it on your PC or Mac.

Open it and connect your iPhone to computer via USB cables. You will see seven shortcut buttons: Merge Device, Content to Mac (or PC), Add Content, Content to iTunes, Content to Device, Clone Device, and Fast Drive. Click on the right to backup selected categories. AnyTrans for iOS also enables you to backup selected iPhone files to computer. Below we take an example of saving several photos from iPhone to computer, which needs only 3 steps. Step 1. Just click the button on the right to manage categories. Step 3. Select photos and click to backup these photos to computer. Backing up iPhone to iTunes is suit for those who have a computer (Mac or PC) at hand, and the USB cable for their iPhone is available. If you are one of these users, follow us to backup your iPhone 7/6s/6/5s/5c/5/4s/4/SE to iTunes with following methods. Click Backup Now in Backups column. Click "Sync XXXX (the name of your iPhone)". Note: When choosing Syncing your device to computer, iTunes will backup your iPhone automatically before syncing, so you just need to click Sync. Similar to backing up your iPhone, the disk backup for your important data protection is also worth your close attentions, especially if you are using a Windows PC. Consider free AOMEI Backupper to create system image so as to make solid backups on your disk drive and data. Step 1. Make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. Step 3. Turn on iCloud Backup. Step 4. Tap Back Up Now. Step 5. It may take a long time to backup your old iPhone that depends on your iPhone content and the Internet speed.

Switching to a new computer often requires numerous backup discs, program installations and the use of data-transfer software to successfully move all of your data. With the iPhone, however, you need only to plug your device into the new computer and sync it to the new computer. You can also find previous backups of your phone in your computer's application backup folder, which can also be copied to your new computer. Connect your iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes. For Macs, click the "iTunes" icon on your dock, or click "Go" at the top of your screen and select "Applications" from the drop-down menu. Click the iPhone's name under the Devices section in the iTunes side panel. Click the "Restore" button and click "Backup" to back up your iPhone to the new computer. You can also copy previous iPhone backup files. Click the "Finder" icon on the dock and click the "Home" icon in the sidebar. Open "Library," open "Application Support," open "MobileSync" and choose "Backup" to access your iPhone backup files. Insert a blank CD or DVD into your old computer's disc drive and click the "Finder" icon. Drag the "Backup" folder to the blank disc icon in the sidebar. Click the blank disc icon and click the "Burn" button. Remove the disc from your computer and insert it into the new computer's disc drive. Open "Finder" and click on the disc drive icon to view the Backup folder.

Many users have complained of slow performance of their iPhone and iPad; sometimes, Wi-Fi connection or mobile data is not working on the devices. If your iPhone or iPad behaves strangely, you need to restore iPhone or iPad from backup. In this informative piece, we have suggested a few workarounds to avoid such problems. The entire process of restoring your iOS device includes multiple small tasks, which include backing up your iPhone/iPad, resetting your iOS device, erasing your iPhone, restoring the phone via iCloud & iTunes, and finally setting up your iPhone as new. Regular backup of your iPhone or iPad is necessary if you want to keep your devices in good health. By using iCloud, you can set up a backup schedule every 24 hours; or you can take backup when you connect your device with iTunes. There are two ways you can backup your iPhone or iPad. We have listed both methods to backup your iPhone and iPad with iTunes or iCloud.

To restore your iPhone or iPad from backup, you need to erase all your contents and settings. Remember that you will lose all your data which is not synced in iCloud or any cloud service. You will retain following data when you log in with iCloud account to set up your device as new. Records of purchased apps and app data (any app will not download automatically, but you can go to App Store → Updates → Purchased to restore them on an app-by-app basis). If you have subscribed to Apple Music, you can retain all songs, albums etc. Or you can re-download your purchased music from the Music app. If you have enabled iCloud Keychain, you can save your Safari bookmarks and passwords. Open Settings on your iPhone. Next, scroll down to the bottom and tap on Reset. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings. You may be prompted to enter your passcode to confirm your action. After this, all contents and settings will be erased on your iPhone, which is now ready to be setup. Press Home button upon seeing ‘Hello’ screen on your iPhone.