Backup means keeping a copy of data on another device to avoid data loss in case of a device crash, reset, or failure. It is an intelligent approach to back up data on your PC or mobile phone. It is similar to our backup plans when we finally decide to take risks to achieve our goal. If you want to change or upgrade your iPhone, you can transfer your data to the new phone using a data backup.
Would you like to back up the most critical content from your iPhone to your PC so you can use it whenever you need it?
We can attain a backup of the iPhone on a computer by following a few steps. The matter is, “Which operating system does the user want to take back up?”.
All iOS users have access to 5 GB of iCloud storage to back up their data and store it in the cloud. However, this amount of memory can quickly fill up, leaving users with insufficient space. Consequently, many iOS users resort to alternative backup methods for their iPhones. One of the most effective methods is to back up the iPhone to a PC using MobileTrans.
Backed-up information includes:
- Music, TV shows, apps, and books.
- Photos and video in the Camera Roll.
- Device settings (for example, Phone Favorites, Wallpaper, Mail, Contacts, Calendar accounts).
- App data.
- Home screen.
- Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS), ringtones, and more.
Media files synced from your Computer aren’t backed up but can be restored with iTunes.
In this article, I will provide you with four ways to efficiently back up your iPhone data using Syncios, Syncios Data Transfer, iTunes, and iCloud.
How to Backup iPhone to PC via Syncios:
If you’re looking for a faster and more efficient way to back up your iPhone data, Syncios is a great option to consider. Syncios is a powerful yet user-friendly iPhone data transfer tool that can backup all your data from iPhone to your PC, transfer data to your iPhone, and even add new data to your iPhone. Additionally, Syncios allows you to remove or recover your iPhone data with ease. To learn how to backup your iPhone data using Syncios, follow these simple step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: To get started, you’ll need to download and install Syncios on your computer.
Before using Syncios iPhone Transfer, make sure iTunes is installed on your PC.
Step 2: Plug your iPhone into your Computer and launch Syncios.
After you connect your iPhone to your computer, you will see your iPhone’s Media, Photos, Ebooks, and Apps. Click each icon to find the options: Import, Export, Delete, and New. Just click Export to back up all your data from iPhone to PC quickly!
Backup Media, Photos, Ebook, Apps via Syncios
You can see other Information icons besides Media, Photos, Ebooks, and Apps. To back up your iPhone data to your PC, follow these steps:
- Click on the information tab on the left panel.
- You will see icons for Contacts, Notes, Bookmarks, Call History, and Messages.
- Click on each icon to access its respective data.
- Once you have accessed the data, you will see the Backup option.
- Click on the Backup icon to initiate the backup process.
Once you click start, the backup process will begin. You can rest easy knowing your iPhone data is safely stored on your PC.
Backup Information via Syncios
Version 2: Syncios Ultimate
Step 1: On the Syncios screen, you can find the Toolkit option on the upper right panel. Click on “Toolkit,” and you will be able to see many recommended functions.
Step 2: Click the “1-Click Backup” button and select the data you wish to backup.
How to Backup iPhone via Syncios Data Transfer
Syncios Data Transfer is the easiest and safest way to back up your iPhone data on your PC. With just one click, you can back up your iPhone data without any loss of quality. Follow the tips below to get started.
What you need:
- An iPhone running iOS 5/6/7/8
- An Apple USB cable
- Syncios Data Transfer
- A Windows PC or Mac with iTunes installed
Step 1: Download and install Syncios Data Transfer on your Computer.
Launch the Syncios Data Transfer program; it will automatically take you to the home screen, where you will be given three options: Phone to Phone Transfer, Backup, and Restore.
Select the backup option in green to back up your data from your iPhone to your Computer.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable. Your iPhone will appear as the source in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select iPhone to Backup
On the upcoming screen, you can choose the items that you wish to back up onto your computer. The program will take some time to load all the data from your iPhone. Once the process is complete, the data will be automatically backed up, and the checkbox will be ticked. If you only want to back up specific data such as Contacts, Text Messages, Call Logs, DCIM Photos, Pictures, Music, Videos, Apps, Books, Notes, Bookmarks, or Calendars, simply uncheck the other boxes. On the right side of the screen, you can also choose or modify the backup data location. Select the […] button beneath the computer icon and select the area where you want all data to be saved.
After choosing the data you want to Backup, click the Next button at the bottom. During this time, make sure your iPhone is not disconnected from the Computer.
Backup iPhone to PC via MobileTrans [Windows & Mac]
If you want to create a backup of your iPhone on either Windows or Mac, or transfer the backup to a new iPhone, MobileTrans is the easiest tool to use. This handy tool can help you move data from one device to another effortlessly, without any challenges.
Let’s explore the simple steps of MobileTrans to back the iPhone to a computer:
Step 1: Connect iPhone to Computer
To get started, download and install MobileTrans on your computer. Once installed, open the app and connect your iPhone to the computer. On the MobileTrans home page, select “Backup & Restore” and go to the “Phone Backup & Restore” module. From there, you can choose to backup your phone.
Step 2: Select Files for Backup
You can now locate your iPhone and computer at either end. In the middle, you will see options for data files that can be transferred to the computer. Choose the data files that you want to back up on your computer.
Step 3: Backup Data
Finally, click on the “Start” button and let the data backup process start on your computer.
When you need this data, you can easily use the MobileTrans file to Store your data on your iPhone.
To restore a backup file to your iPhone, you need to connect it to your computer and visit MobileTrans app. Instead of selecting the Backup option, choose Restore. You will be able to see all available backup files, and you can choose the one you wish to restore to your iPhone.
Using MobileTrans, it is also possible to restore data stored on iTunes. So, if you have taken iTunes backup but want to use something other than iTunes for restoration, MobileTrans can help you.
Backup iPhone to Computer via iTunes
How do you back up the iPhone to a Windows computer?
You can directly backup your iPhone on a Windows computer using iTunes. Below are the steps:
- Step 1: On your PC, download iTunes and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the Computer. iTunes will display your iPhone; click on it.
- Step 3: You need to trust your computer to establish a connection with your iPhone. If you have connected your iPhone to a computer before, this option won’t appear.
- Step 4: Visit Summary and Backup For health data, Encrypt Local Backup. It is important to create a strong password for confidential data. Avoid sharing or writing it down.
- Step 5: Back up Now and wait for the Backup to complete. Depending on the amount of storage filled on your iPhone, it may take some time. Remember to keep your iPhone connected to the Computer for the entire process.
After creating an iTunes backup, you can view the backup file and see the exact date and time it was made. However, in this situation, you are not able to access the details of the backup file. Apple typically reformats the file, making it inaccessible.
How to Back up iPhone to a Computer
Here, we will discuss steps to back up an iPhone on the Windows operating system as well as the Mac operating system.
Let’s discuss the iPhone Backup on Windows OS and macOS individually.
Back up the iPhone to Windows OS.
There are following steps through which users can back up their iPhone data on the Windows system:
Step 1: Download and install iTunes application from Apple’s website to backup data on Windows.
Step 2: Make a connection between your iPhone and the system either by a USB cable (wired connection) or by setting up the Wi-Fi syncing for a wireless connection. But if you are setting Wi-Fi syncing for the first time, you must use a USB cable once to make a setting in the iTunes application to enable wireless syncing for your iPhone. Just do it once and enjoy a wireless connection ever after.
Step 3: After connecting, open the iTunes app on your system, and near the top left of the iTunes window, an ‘iPhone’ icon or button appears. Click on it as shown in the snippet below:
Step 4: After that, click on ‘Summary’. Then, click on ‘This Computer’ under ‘Backups’ and click on the ‘Back Up Now’ option, as shown in the snippet:
Make sure to check for the ‘Latest Backup’ and confirm that your data is backed up. Your iPhone data is automatically backed up by iTunes when connected to your system. However, it is always a good idea to manually back up data whenever necessary.
Step 5: If your iOS version is 3.0 or higher, you will see an option to ‘Encrypt local backup’ which can help to secure your backup data. Click on this option and it will prompt you to set a password for protection. Once you have chosen a password, click on ‘Set Password’ as shown below. Your data will then be backed up on your system with added security.
Back up iPhone to Mac OS.
These are the steps you need to follow in order to back up your iPhone to a Mac operating system:
Step 1: Make a connection between your iPhone and the system either by a USB cable (wired connection) or by setting up the Wi-Fi syncing for a wireless connection. But if you are setting Wi-Fi syncing for the first time, you must use a USB cable once to make a setting in the iTunes application to enable wireless syncing for your iPhone. Just do it once and enjoy a wireless connection ever after.
Step 2: If you have an older version of macOS, use iTunes to back up your data. For macOS Catalina and later versions, use the built-in backup feature.
Step 3: An ‘iPhone’ device icon will appear on the left or right top corner (depending on the iTunes version) after connecting your phone. Click on it, as shown below:
Step 4: Click on ‘Summary’ and select ‘This Computer’ under ‘Backups’. Finally, click ‘Backup Now’. You can verify your backup under ‘Latest Backups’.
Step 5: If you want to secure your stored backup data through encryption. To secure your iPhone backup, select the option “Encrypt iPhone Backup” and set a password for it.
It will safeguard your data from the mischief.