All the iPhone users out there often complain about their mobiles and Apple services. Most of those complaints are usually about iPhone Mic issues, iOS software, and data backup. We have already discussed how to troubleshoot the iPhone microphone in our previous article. And today will focus on how to backup your iPhone. The two methods, iCloud backup, and iTunes backup will be described herein in detail. But first, we must know why data backup is important on your iPhone or any other device.
Why is iPhone Backup Important?
Every device came with its own backup software. A backup software copies the information of your device in case you lost it in the future. Some backup copies all the information of your device and some just copy what you allow them to. In every case, your personal and other data will be protected.
You never know what might happen to your iPhone or other devices but it doesn’t mean all your data will also be lost. By backup, you can save your data and can restore it again whenever you want.
It is also recommended to backup your iPhone before upgrading it. If you haven’t properly backup your iPhone before upgrading to iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, or iOS 12 then there are high chances of you losing some of your data. So, once your new device arrives, it is good to backup your old iPhone properly.
How To Backup Your iPhone
You can use any of the two methods described here to backup data on your iPhone. So, read to the end to properly backup your iPhone data.
How to backup your iPhone to iCloud
The easiest way to backup all the data of your iPhone is by using the iCloud feature. It creates a copy of your original data and it will remain safe in your iCloud storage. You can easily restore your data whenever you needed. To backup your iPhone to iCloud, follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Connect your iPhone to the WiFi connection. Make sure the speed is fast because you won’t want your backup to stop in between the process.
- Open iPhone Settings. Click on your name.
- Tap on the iCloud option available there. Scroll down and tap on iCloud backup.
- Finally, tap on Backup Now.
When the process is complete, always make sure to check if it is properly done. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage, then select your device. Here the details of your back will be shown like, backup size, date, etc. iCloud offers free 5GB of storage per Apple ID. Also, you can buy more if the current storage becomes full. Here is a picture guide from Apple Support.
What Does iCloud Backup?
The iCloud backup includes the following data of your iPhone:
- Photos and Videos
- App Data
- Apple Watch Data
- Settings of Device
- Complete Home Screen
- App Organization
- iMessage, text Messages, MMS Messages
- Purchase history from Apple services, like your music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
- Ringtones
Method# 2: Backup Your iPhone to iTunes
Most iPhone users find the iTunes way of backing up more user-friendly because this is what they use to buy stuff like books, apps, etc. To backup your iPhone to iTunes, follow the below-mentioned steps:
- If you don’t have iTunes on your PC or Mac, download it and Open iTunes.
- Connect your iPhone to PC or MAC.
- A message might appear asking for the current passcode or To Trust This Computer. In both cases, follow the on-screen steps and then continue from here. In case you forgot your password, then get help from Apple.
- Select your device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod) when it appears in iTunes.
- From the next tab open, click on Summary.
- Then, click on Backup Now.
- You will see the latest date and time of your backup once the process is complete.
Keep in mind that, this is a lengthy process than iCloud backup. So, be patient. Here is a picture guide from Apple Support.
What Does iTunes Backup Include?
iTunes backup includes everything. Unlike iCloud it can backup your:
- Photos, images, media files not purchased from iTunes
- All the Messages
- Call logs
- Application data
- Device Settings
- Memos
- Calendar
- Bookmarks
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT IPHONE BACKUP Q: How do I backup my phone without iCloud? A: You can always backup your iPhone without iCloud by iTunes. Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac by plugging it in. Sync your files between your PC or Mac and iPhone. Q: How to backup iPhone when iCloud storage is full? A: Navigate the following route: Settings > [your name] > iCloud> Manage Storage > Backups. Tap on the device name you have. Here, you will see the Choose Data to Back Up option. Under it, all the apps will be available which you can backup. Turn off any apps that you don’t want to back up. If all the apps have important information/data, then you can simply buy more iCloud storage from Apple. Q: What is the fastest way to backup your iPhone data? A: By following the below steps, you can fast your backup. Delete the unused Apps from iPhone Move your Photos to Laptop or iCloud Photo Library from time to time Remove any Unused and Unimportant Media Use Fast and Right Connection And lastly, regularly backup your data to iCloud or iTunes because large data backup takes more time. |
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