Backup and restore iPhone data fast and easy. Although it may seem like you have nothing to worry about, data can be lost or damaged. It’s better to be safe than sorry. And it will save you a lot of headaches just in case your phone fails or gets stolen.
This is why we now have all these options to protect our files from going missing. Apple’s iTunes and iCloud are excellent solutions, but there are other software developers you might want to look into.
5 Best Ways to Backup and Restore iPhone
Here are the most efficient ways to backup and restore iPhone data:
1. iCloud
This is probably the most effective way to backup and restore iPhone content. So let’s get into the steps you need to take. But first, make sure you have an Internet connection and, of course, iCloud installed on your iPhone.
For iOS8 or later, you have to tap “Settings” and go to “iCloud”> “Backup”. For iOS7 or earlier, tap “Storage & Backup”.
Next, tap “Back Up Now” and wait through the process. Then, go to “Settings” > “iCloud” > “Storage” and, ultimately, “Manage Storage” to select your device. All done!
Now that you’ve turned on iCloud’s backup, iCloud will back up your device each day. You won’t have to go through all the steps described above because it will do it automatically. But makes sure your device is connected to the Internet, the screen is unlocked, and you have enough space in iCloud for the backup.
2. iTunes
Another popular backup method provided by Apple. To install it, open iTunes and connect your iPhone to the PC. Save the data downloaded from the iTunes Store/App Store by clicking “File” > “Devices” > “Transfer Purchases”. Now wait until the transfer is completed.
After the process ends, just go to iTunes “Preferences” > “Devices” and you should see your device listed there together with the time and date of the backup. Now you have a copy of your files on iTunes as well.
3. iMazing
iMazing is amazing at keeping your data safe. Through a user-friendly interface, you can transfer files from one device to another, restore data, create archives, backup and restore various versions of the same device, and more.
You can create archives of your devices containing every data you have stored on them. Save your backups to any location and choose specific files to restore. It works without iTunes or iCloud, which is a great plus.
It’s not free, but you won’t have to pay a high amount of money to use it. If you feel like iMazing is the best option for you, be prepared to pay $34.99, $44.99 or $64.99 to use it.
4. SynciOS
SynciOS is another free backup and restore iPhone software. It’s an efficient way no only to backup all your smartphone’s information, but also restore it with the three recovery modes.
To back to your computer, you have to connect your iPhone to the computer with USB. Then, go to “My Device” and you’ll see tabs on the left sidebar. Select the data you want to back up from those tabs. Next, click “Export” and you can start backing up.
You can also use it to restore from iTunes backup. Go to “Toolkit”>“Common Functions” and click the “iTunes Backups” icon. Ultimately, extract the files from iTunes backup.
SynciOS will automatically recognize any device when connected to your PC. You can use it on your iPad or iPod as well. It will display lots of information about the device, such as battery status, the contract expiration date, or whether it is jailbroken or not. This is one software that has more uses than one.
5. MobileTrans
Wondershare MobileTrans is a user-friendly iPhone backup software which will backup and save contacts, text messages, photos, music, and more, from your smartphone. It’s not only going to backup contacts saved on your phone, but also those in iCloud, Yahoo!, Hotmail, Gmail, and other e-mail providers.
Download the free trial on your computer, install and run it. It would be best to also have iTunes installed on your PC. From MobileTrans’s primary window, go to “Backup and Restore” and click “Backup”. Then, connect your iPhone to the PC and the software will automatically display your device in the “Backup” window.
You can preview your content and check the boxes of what you wish to back up. Click “Start Copy” and then “OK”.
If you want to restore any supported phone, click “Restore” in the main window. Then, connect the phone to the computer using a USB cable. Find your iPhone backup in the left column and choose the desired data. Ultimately, click “Start Copy” and restore the content to any supported phone.
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