Our Mobile phones are usually one of the most precious things we have in our disposal. Depending on what we do, we have very important files in our smartphones that if we loose them we will find ourselves in a state in which we do not like.
And for those using iPhone, it will be no different. What if you have these very important documents and you are looking for a way tpo keep them safe? Well, in this article today, we will be showing you the best way to backup your iPhone with and without a Computer.
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How to backup iPhone device easiest method
So whether you are a student, teacher, worker, business owner, or anything, we are here to help you out with this procedure to help you back up all your iPhone data and as such, you won't have any problems if your phone is stolen, missed, or has any problem.
Getting his or her smartphone missed is not carelessness to some extent or it is not negligence to an extent. But never mind if this happens to you because you will be able to redownload all your data and continue using any other device you get in the future with all your backed up data.
And so, there are three main ways one can backup his or her iPhone device; these methods are;
Method I: How to backup iPhone to iCloud
To do this, you can either backup iPhone to iCloud manually or automatically; But before doing this backup, make sure you are connected to the internet either cellular data or Wi-Fi connection. If you don't have this at your disposal, you can checkout some of our free Internet connection tricks using the links below
Back up iPhone to iCloud automatically
Step One: The first thing to do is to activate iCloud backup and this is by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. Then you should turn on iCloud Backup.
After you have done this, iCloud automatically backs up your iPhone data daily when iPhone is connected to power, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi.
On models that support 5G, your carrier may give you the option to back up iPhone using your cellular network. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup, the turn on or off Backup Over Cellular.
How to backup iPhone on iCloud manually
To perform a manual backup, all you have to do is follow the exact steps as shown above but instead of waiting for iCloud to automatically backup your data, you will just have to tap on Backup Now and then your backup process will begin.
How to View all Backup files on iCloud
It is also quite amazing what the apple world has done. And being capable of viewing all backup files and even editing them is one of them. And to easily know what your backup files on iCloud are hiding, just;
Go to Settings then click on your account name. Scroll down to iCloud and then you will see Manage Storage. Then, you will tap on the Backups folder where you will have access to all your backed up data without any problems. To delete a backup, choose a backup from the list, then tap Delete Backup.
Note that any feature or setting you turn on in your iCloud features (example: iCloud Photos or Contacts) in Settings > [your name] > iCloud, its data or information is stored or backed up in iCloud. Because the information is automatically kept up to date on all your devices, it’s not included in your iCloud backup.
Method Two: How to Backup iPhone on Mac
To backup your data without using a PC or computer can be expensive because you will need data connection or internet access. We have Free Internet HAT files for HA Tunnel Plus for all countries available for those in need of free internet connection. But with a PC, Internet connection is not the strong hand because there can still complete a backup on your PC without internet connection.
You can connect your iPhone to your mac wirelessly or with your cable.
Backup iPhone on Mac with cable
Step One: Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable. Then in the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPhone.To use the Finder to back up iPhone, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to back up iPhone.
But also know that you can still update your macOS version to a later version. This will cost you some connection.
Step Two: At the top of the Finder window, click General and the select “Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac.”
Bonus
Being safe from unwanted visitors is always the best thing for anyone who has personal data and so, you will need to prevent these unwanted visitors by protecting it with a password or passcode.
To encrypt your backup data and protect it with a password, select “Encrypt local backup.” and click Back Up Now.
Backup iPhone on mac wirelessly
You can also connect iPhone to your computer wirelessly if you set up Wi-Fi syncing. Then after connecting your iPhone to your Mac using the Wi-Fi syncing, just follow the steps above and get everything wise.
Method three: How to Backup iPhone on Windows PC
Not everyone have the means of having full access to a MacBook. but not everyone also needs a MacBook and as such, you can still have a Windows PC and Backup your Data
Step One: Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable.
Step Two: Then open your iTunes app on your PC. In the iTunes app on your PC, click the iPhone button near the top left of the iTunes window.
Step Three: Click Summary, then click Back Up Now (below Backups). This will start a quick backup of all the files in your iPhone device.
Never forget to put a password especially when a delicate and private file is in your backups. because backup files can be seen and even edited. To encrypt your backups, select “Encrypt local backup,” type a password, then click Set Password.
Bonus
Also access all your backups on your computer by doing the following steps. To see the backups stored on your computer, choose Edit > Preferences, then click Devices. Encrypted backups have a lock icon in the list of backups.
Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to backup iPhone to computer:
There can backup an iPhone on a Computer either with the MacBook or with the Windows PC. And you can do that using the procedures provided above.
How to backup iPhone to external hard drive:
Backing up iPhone to external hard drive and backing up iPhone to Windows PC or Computer is one and almost the same things. This is because your external Hard drive is connected to the computer that the backup is done.
And you can connect your Hard drive to your computer and directly backup the data to your External Hard Drive, or you can just back up to your Computer using the procedures above then send the backup file to your external hard drive. Also, You can back up to your Internal hard drive, then make the internal Hard drive your external hard drive by simply removing it mechanically and then putting the hard drive in a case
How to backup iPhone with broken screen:
The best way to Backup an iPhone that has a broken Screen is by using an external method and that is with a computer. Most especially with a Windows PC. Read it above.
How to backup iPhone contacts:
iPhone contacts are also data and data is backed up using any of the above procedures. or you can just back up with iCloud and then add to the features 'Contacts' to add your contact list to the automatic backup process on iCloud.
How to backup iPhone photos:
Photos are also data or files and the above procedure is helpful for you to easily back them up.
How to backup iPhone without iCloud:
To backup iPhone without iCloud, you can use iTunes. And check out the full method above on how to backup iPhone on Windows PC.
How to backup iPhone to iCloud on mac:
We provided a very simple method on how you can backup your iPhone device to iCloud on you MacBook
How to backup iPhone:
This is the final phase because all what we did above was a guide on how one can easily backup all his files or iPhone data either without your Computer or with your Computer.
We hope all of these has helped you out in knowing how you can backup all your iPhone data on your smartphone, on your MacBook, or on your Windows PC. So, you can join our telegram channel to get frequent updates and tech tutorials when we update them.