In today’s world, it has become very clear that our lives are now centered around the electronic gadgets that we use.
Due to this, we tend to keep a lot of information on these gadgets a lot, especially smartphones.
This can mean that losing your smartphone could mean the same as losing your information, which can be very disastrous for some people depending on the kind of information that has been kept on the device.
Some people store valuable information such as documents, PIN codes, bank information, and others on their smartphones and devices.
This makes losing such a device extremely stressful for such people.
If you are an Apple user, then it would be necessary to know how you can back up information on your iPhone so that it can be protected.
When it comes to backup for Apple users, you will have to choose between three options. These are iTunes, iCloud, and a host of third-party applications.
You should bear in mind that each of these options comes with its pros and cons. However, they will all do their job of keeping a backup version of your information safe for you.
Let us now take a look at each of the options and how you can use them to back up your data.
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Through Simple Method
You can back up the information on your iPhone either wirelessly or through the use of a USB sync cable.
After you have decided as to the one that you will be using, you can then back up through the following: iTunes, iCloud, and third-party software
Back up iPhone To Mac Without A Cable (iTunes)
The first method, which is the use of iTunes, allows you to back up your information to Mac without the use of a USB sync cable.
This is done through the iTunes wireless functionality. Follow the simple steps below to use this feature.
- Go to settings
- Choose general and then iTunes
- Go to wifi sync
- Choose ‘mac’ from the list
After this, you will see that there is another option ‘sync now’. Remember that your iPhone will start syncing automatically if the screen is locked while the phone has been connected to a wifi network and source of power.
The files through the iTunes backup will be stored on your Mac computer so you should make sure that there is enough space.
Although the iTunes option is good, it has its fair share of drawbacks. One of these drawbacks is the limitation of space.
iCloud
Another option for your backup needs is iCloud. You have 2 terabytes of storage space on the cloud.
That seems like a lot of storage space for just pictures and documents but make no mistake, it will run out over time. However, only 5 gigabytes are made available for free users.
You will have to pay if you want to get access to all 2 terabytes. All the files you back up to iCloud are encrypted and you can restore them through wifi networks.
One advantage of the iCloud option is that it is flexible to use. You can do the backup no matter where you are as long as you have access to a wifi network. Also, remember that you cannot back up information that has already been backed up to a different iCloud account.
Follow the steps below to back up to iCloud
- Have a connection to a wifi network
- Go to settings
- Select your name
- Choose ‘iCloud’
- Choose ‘iCloud backup’
- Choose ‘backup now’
The backup process will start automatically so you should make sure that the iPhone is connected to the wifi network until the backup is done.
Third-Party Apps
This does not involve using an app. It refers to you connecting your iPhone to the Mac and then copying the files manually onto the Mac.
After you are done, you will see that a copy of your files has been created on your Mac. However, because this is not an iCloud or iTunes method, you will find that the number of files you can back up has been limited.
FAQs
All the files that you back up to iCloud are automatically encrypted. You can also encrypt on iTunes back up although this is normally turned off by default.
You can make a backup every day by setting your device up for that. follow these steps
Keep iCloud backup turned on
Have your iPhone connected to a wifi network
Switch the screen off and connect to a power source
iCloud storage plan starts at $0.99 per month and that gets you 50GB
Conclusion
Please keep in mind that this article does not mean that you should not seek professional advice, especially regarding the pricing of the iCloud storage plans. You can also check out how to sync contacts between iPhone and Mac.
