If you use iTunes on Windows 10 to manage your iPhone backups, you may have noticed that the default backup location is on your C: drive. For some users, this can be a problem if they have a small C: drive or if they use a solid-state drive (SSD) for optimal performance. The good news is that you can change the backup location, and this tutorial explains how to do it. We will also answer some related questions to help you out.
Changing the iPhone Backup Location in iTunes on Windows 10
Apple has a long history of managing its app spaces with an iron fist, and you cannot officially change the default location of your iPhone backups on iTunes. But don’t worry, there are ways to move the backups. You can either use symbolic links or download a third-party program that can move them for you.
Alternatively, you can hold down the OPTION key while opening iTunes and select the library on your external drive. From then on, every time you sync your iPhone, the backups will go to the iTunes library on the external drive.
FAQs
Where is the iTunes backup stored in Windows 10?
By default, iTunes backups are stored in MobileSync > Backup. In Windows 10, 8, 7, or Vista, this will be in the path Users[USERNAME]AppDataRoamingApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup.
Can you backup your iPhone to a Windows external hard drive?
Yes, you can backup your iPhone to an external hard drive. You can use iTunes for it. Connect your iPhone, open iTunes, and copy the latest backup folder to your external hard drive.
How do I backup my iPhone to a different drive?
Open the external hard drive, go to the Finder window with your iOS backups, select the device’s backup folder, and drag it to your external hard drive. You will need to enter your administrator password to authenticate your action.
Can I backup my iPhone directly to an external hard drive?
Yes, with the help of the tool AnyTrans for iOS, you can backup your iPhone to an external hard drive without iTunes or iCloud.
Conclusion
Changing the location of your iPhone backups in iTunes on Windows 10 may seem daunting at first, but with our tutorial, you should be able to do it easily. We hope the FAQs have provided some additional value.
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