iPhone is one of the most sought after mobile devices to date. This is not surprising, because the gadget contains all the necessary functionality to meet the needs of its owners.

As practice shows, all owners of the iPhone use the option to save information. Each time during the synchronization of the gadget with iTunes, users automatically back up data from their device. Thanks to this, users can easily recover lost data.

Tip. It is worth paying attention to the fact that each gadget is assigned only one backup copy. In the event that you will make adjustments, the old version will be replaced with a new copy. Information stored previously will be irretrievably lost.

But often the owners of the gadget wonder where the iphone backup is stored on the computer, because when restoring data, it is important not to miss a single detail. In this review, you will find out where the iphone backup is saved on the computer and how to minimize the time spent on searching for it.

Iphone: where backups are stored

One of the most popular operating systems is Windows 7, 8 and 10. In order to understand how to find the iphone backup on your computer saved using iTunes, you need to follow simple recommendations:

There is another alternative backup search. To implement it, follow the walkthrough:

• Find the search bar on your computer.
• Next, enter the following into the search engine:% appdata% and press the "enter" function

• A folder will appear in front of you. You must open it to receive copies.
• Search completed successfully. You can start backup operations.

Tip. If you need to view backup data, you do not have to use a computer. The option is available in iTunes: Edit → Settings → Devices.

Often, the user of an iOS device has the task of finding a backup made at a specific time ago. Any experienced iPhone owner probably knows how to back up. But not everyone knows where these copies are stored on ordinary computers or on a Mac.

Backup files contain a lot of important information for the user, so no iPhone owner wants to lose them forever. There are contact lists and bookmarks of browsers (for example, Safari, etc.).

Where is the backup iPhone stored on the computer, our article will tell. And this is done on different "OSes" in different ways.

A copy file made from a Windows computer with the help of the iTunes utility is usually stored in the Users folder.

And so that saving copies is reliable, and the files are not accidentally damaged, Apple offers the following recommendations:

• A backup that can be created on a PC or laptop will not necessarily be stored in the folder mentioned above. Depending on which OSA is installed on the computer, the location of the copy will depend. Although it is possible to copy information with backup, it is better to refrain from moving it to other folders or disks (external or network).
• Backing up iPhone data is not subject to editing, renaming or extracting file information, since all these actions can lead to damage. Suppose, to restore information from a moved copy, you need to return it to its place, otherwise nothing will come of it. Backup is a safe source of storage of all data of a mobile device. Even if the backup file stored on the PC is open for access, it is unlikely to see the iPhone backup, because it is not suitable for reading.

Where are iPhone backups stored on Mac

On these computer gadgets, finding and opening a copy is even easier than on a regular PC or laptop. This is done in just a few simple steps.

To find the image of information, you need to click on the menu bar, and then specify the following path: ~ / Libraries / Application Support / MobileSync / Backup /

And the second way, how to find the desired backup file, involves user actions such as:

• Opening the utilities utility.
• Enter the settings menu.
• Select a partition with devices.
• Pressing the control key and holding it for some time.
• In parallel with the above action - click on the name of the desired copy.
• Click on the option "Show in Finder".

This completes the search process. Now you know not only how to backup your iPhone, but also how to find it later among many other files on a regular PC or Mac.

We are looking for information on a PC with the "OS" Windows 7,8,10

To search for backup files on a PC or laptop with the specified OS versions, you need to perform the following set of actions:

• In the search bar, enter “Windows 7” (8 or 10, respectively - depending on which PC you use to work), start the search by pressing the appropriate button.
• In the search bar that opens, drive in:% appdata%.
• Click on the enter key.
• Double-click (sequentially) the folders:

• Apple computer
• Mobilesync
• Backup

How to delete a backup on a regular PC or Mac

As mentioned above, it is strictly forbidden to perform the following manipulations with backup files:

• Editing.
• Transfer to other folders.
• Renaming
• Extracting information.

All these actions in 100% of cases will lead to damage to the files with copies. And to duplicate files or to delete them. Some other actions will be required, which we will discuss later.

Copy backup files to another location

If the user needs a duplicate backup file, you need to find these files using one of the methods that were described earlier, and be sure to copy them completely (partially) to the desired location (for example, to disk or network storage, etc.).

If you used the Time Machine utility, the copied information on the machine is duplicated during the backup process on the Mac device.

The way to delete backups

To completely erase backup files, you need to follow the following algorithm:

• On a Mac, go to the utilities utility settings, on a regular PC or laptop, go to the edit menu, and then go to settings.
• Both there and there, click on the device icon.
• Select the specific copy to be deleted. If there are a lot of files (or several devices), you need to move the mouse cursor over each copy to see information about it.
• Select a backup deletion point, click on it, thus confirming your decision.

How to find copies saved in icloud

If the user prefers to backup via icloud, because this method seems to him the most convenient, he will not be able to subsequently find them on the service resource on the Internet. To search for backup files on any device (it doesn’t matter if it’s a regular PC or laptop, or Mac), you need to use another method and do the following:

• In any device from Apple, you first need to go into the settings.
• Then you need to scroll to the bottom and click on the icloud icon.
• Enter the storage section, and then - management.
• On a device called Mac, go to the Apple menu, then to the system settings, and click on the icloud icon.
• On a PC or laptop with Windows OS, in the previous step you need to open icloud for this OS and also go to the storage.

Method of deleting backup files in icloud

This method, in addition to erasing information, is also used to select the contents of a copy stored in icloud.

To delete data in icloud, you must:

• On any nudity from Apple with iOS, go to the settings.
• Scroll to the bottom and click on the icloud icon.
• Log in to the repository and then to the file management section.
• Decide on the deleted copy or perform an action to erase it, simply confirming it by pressing one button.

Before deleting, you can view additional information about the backup file by simply hovering the mouse over its name. Information will pop up in a special window next to the file.

Every time you sync your iPhone with iTunes, a backup is automatically created. From which in the future it is possible to easily recover information that is missing for any reason. Nevertheless, quite often there are situations when backups are deleted, for example, after reinstalling the operating system. In order for you to avoid such problems, it is important from time to time to copy the backups made to any external hard drive or to the cloud storage.

A backup made in iTunes stores a huge amount of important information: from the contact list to the bookmarks of the Safari browser. Of course, no one wants to lose so much information accumulated over a long time using the iPhone. Therefore, in this article I want to tell where backups of iPhone, iPad or iPod are stored on the computer.

Where is iPhone backup on Mac OS

Mac OS backups reside in   ~ // Libraries / Application Support / MobileSync / Backup /.Therefore, in order to copy them, just go to the Backup folder and transfer them from there to any external media.

Where is iPhone backup stored in Windows XP

In Windows XP, you can find backups by going along the path \\ Documents and Settings \\ (username) \\ Application Data \\ Apple Computer \\ MobileSync \\ Backup \\.In order to copy them, open the Backup folder and transfer to any external media.

Where is iPhone backup stored in Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

On Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10, backups are in the same place along the way \\ Users \\ (username) \\ AppData \\ Roaming \\ Apple Computer \\ MobileSync \\ Backup \\.

Note: If you do not see the desired folder, then you need to enable the display of hidden folders and files in the Control Panel. To do this, go to Control Panel → Folders settings → View and circle the item Show hidden files, folders and drives. In Windows 7 and Windows 8, for ease of display, turn the control panel into a classic view by clicking View - Small icons.  If you have Windows 10 for easier access to folder options, it is best to do a search on the system with the query « Change search options for files and folders» .

How to quickly detect iPhone backup files in Windows 7/8/10

Step 1.   Open the search bar. In Windows 7, you need to click on the menu "Start"; in Windows 8, this can be done by clicking on the magnifier icon in the upper right corner; in Windows 10, click on the search bar next to the menu   "Start"

Step 2  Type the following command in the search bar: % appdata%

Step 3   Open the found folder

Step 4   From this folder, go to the directory Apple computer → Mobilesync → Backup

Important!Do not forget that for each device, only one backup is available. Therefore, if you create a new one. then the old one will automatically be deleted. Of course, all the data stored in it will be deleted. Try not to lose your backup files by copying them if you reinstall the operating system on removable media or a cloud service, for example, Dropbox.

You can view information about backups directly from iTunes, to do this, go to Edit → Settings → Devices. Here you can see the date of the last synchronization, prohibit automatic synchronization and delete existing backups.

Backup is a simple and convenient way to save user information, which can be used later after replacing, losing or breaking iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

Copy method

iOS devices support two backup methods:

• in Apple's proprietary cloud service - iCloud
• on the local computer using the program iTunes

What is the difference between backups in iCloud and iTunes?

Before you start copying, you need to determine the best method. If necessary, you can create two copies of the device in different ways.

Copy iPhone to iCloud

• A copy is saved to the cloud.
• By default, 5 GB is available (by issuing a paid subscription, the amount of storage can be expanded up to 2 TB).
• Protect saved copies with encryption.
• The ability to copy user data wherever there is internet.

Copy iPhone via iTunes

• A copy is saved to a computer running macOS or Windows.
• The amount of storage used depends on the size of the hard disk on the computer and the available free space on it.
• By default, copy encryption is disabled, but you can enable it if necessary.

Can I restore a copy of iPhone to iPad or vice versa?

Yes, Apple has implemented the ability to restore a copy of an iOS device to a different type of device, such as a copy of an iPhone on an iPad. However, in this case, information from applications that are created only for the iPhone (or only for the iPad) is not transferred to a different type of device. In addition, photos, message history, and attachments in messages are not transferred.

ICloud Backup

• The device must be connected to the Internet.
• Open Settings → [Username] → iCloud  (in iOS 10 and older, you must open Settingsscroll to the end and select iCloud).
• Open "Backup in iCloud". The switch must be in the on position.
• Then click on the inscription "Back up". Do not disconnect the smartphone from the Wi-Fi network until the operation is completed.

You can check the success of copying in paragraph "Last copies" (Latest backups) Here you can check the progress of copying, confirm its end and find out the time of the last copy.

Automatic backup

* During automatic backup, the display of the device must be locked.

** Copy size varies depending on the number of installed applications and user data, but usually is at least 1.5 GB.

ITunes Backup

• Open the iTunes app on your Mac or PC.
• You may need to enter a password for the device and specify this computer as trusted (just follow the instructions that appear on the display).
• Select the device you want when its icon appears in the top bar of iTunes.
• To create a copy that is not encrypted, just click “Create a copy now”  (in this case, data from applications is not copied "Activity"  and "Health").
• If you need to save information from programs in a copy "Activity"  and "Health"check the box Encrypt iPhone Backup. To restore the copy, you will subsequently need to enter a password (iTunes will prompt you to come up with it before creating the copy).
• Copying success can be checked on the panel Backups. It will also indicate the date and time of the last copy.

Where can I search for saved copies on my computer?

Mac

   \\ Users \\ User_name \\ Library \\ Application Support \\ MobileSync \\ Backup \\

Windows

   C: \\ Users \\ User_name \\ AppData \\ Roaming \\ Apple Computer \\ MobileSync \\ Backup \\

* Actual for OS of the Windows family, starting with Windows 7 and newer.

**If necessary, copy files can be copied and transferred to another storage medium.

Using the iTunes program, you can save various files that are important to you, which will remain untouched even if you reinstall the software. This makes it possible to save photos, settings, music, films and much more intact.

What files can be stored on a backup of iTunes

Let's see backups of which files “iTunes” can save:

• favorite contact lists and saved recent calls
• key management and Bluetooth settings
• web clips
• saved images, photos, videos, presentations;
• notes and calendar entries;
• Microsoft Exchange, Safari ikesh;
• email accounts (not the text of messages, correspondence, etc., but only the account);
• saved network access points, wi-fi;
• keys to Internet access, remote servers, etc .;
• program files "App Store";
• purchases (embedded versions only);
• main files, documents, programs;
• login details for the Game Center;
• Maps and recently saved locations and destinations;
• individual settings nike + ipod.

In order to determine where the iPhone backup is stored on a computer running Windows 7, you need to run the same commands as in the picture: Obaobab (in your particular case this is your account) → AppData → Roaming → AppleComputer → MobileSync → Backup. Then choose a backup.

It’s important to note that when you create a new iPhone backup, you are replacing the previous one. Therefore, the files on it will be destroyed, and they cannot be restored. It’s better to store important information on hard drives, flash drives or in the Cloud. Then your sensitive data will be safe.

When you cannot find hidden files, folders and disks, it is necessary to check the following commands in the folder options: “Show compressed or encrypted files”, “Hide protected system files”, “Hide empty disks in the Computer folder”.

Helpful information

If you want to protect your backup in iTunes, put a password on it. To do this, in the column for the review, put a protective flag. So you can save confidential information (passwords, logins, contact list, etc.) and then restore it with a password.

If you forgot your password or cannot enter it, then you will have to reinstall the OS and select all the default settings, as the device offers you, then select a backup and continue working.

If you need to delete a backup of iTunes from Windows, then in the "Settings" select the "Devices" item, there you will see a list of all copies, choose the unnecessary one from it. Click on "Delete", confirm it and close the working window. If you want to change the settings, make some changes to the backups, you can do it from aityuns.

Each time, synchronizing your iPhone and iTunes, you create a backup copy of your iPhone on Windows 7, which contains voluminous information about your contacts, websites and other items you need. This makes it possible to save and secure your personal data and files. Therefore, it is very important to know where the iPhone backup on Windows 7 is stored and how to manage it if necessary.

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