How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop – Backup data on smartphones, especially iPhones, needs to be done, because you want to replace the device with a new one or will reformat it so that the stored data is not deleted.
The backup process on iPhone devices is recommended to be done periodically, to anticipate if at any time the device experiences errors, forgets passwords and other problems that require you to reset the iPhone.
If you are having trouble doing a backup on your iPhone, then we recommend that you read this article to the end.
Because the backup method on an iPhone is somewhat more difficult to do, when compared to Android.
For the iPhone to laptop backup process, it must be done through iTunes or iCloud guys.
For more details, please refer to the following review on how to backup iPhone data to a laptop.
How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop
1. How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop via iTunes
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| How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop via iTunes |
iPhone users must be familiar with iTunes or software made by Apple.
Interestingly, iPhone data backup to a computer using iTunes can be done offline without an internet connection.
As for how to backup iPhone data to a laptop via iTunes as follows:
- Open iTunes on your laptop and connect your iPhone to the device using a data cable.
- Then click File and select the Device menu then click Backup.
- Wait a few moments, until the backup process is complete.
- Make sure all data has been backed up and signed into iTunes by going to the Preferences menu and then clicking Devices.
- Automatically, the laptop screen will show the name of the device that was successfully backed up.
2. How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop via iCloud
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| How to Backup iPhone Data to Laptop via iCloud |
iCloud is an official storage media brainchild of Apple and can be used to store data online.
Several types of data that can be stored by iCloud include document files, videos, pictures and music and can be accessed anytime and anywhere, as long as your device is connected to an internet connection, guys.
- First, you have to make sure that the iPhone to be backed up is connected to the internet. We recommend using a wifi connection, because the network is stronger and more stable.
- If your iPhone is using iOS 8, then you have to go to Settings then select iCloud and then select Backup. However, if your iPhone is using iOS 7, please go to Settings then select iCloud and select Storage & Backup.
- Next, enable iCloud Backup by hovering over the slide next to “iCloud Backup” until it turns green.
- Press the Backup Now menu and make sure the iPhone remains connected to wifi until the backup process is complete.
- Go to Settings then select iCloud and select Storage to make sure all data is properly backed up. Automatically, backups that have been made will be displayed along with the time and size.
- Finished.
The final word
Those are some ways that can be applied if you want to back up data on an iPhone device to a laptop, guys.
If you want to backup offline, please use the first method, because the second method must be done online, guys.
Each method has a different level of difficulty and ease in its application, guys.
However, both methods can still be used to back up data on the iPhone properly.
