How do iPhone backups work?

[mcarnes]

So I've noticed that when my iPhone syncs with iTunes, it says "backing up iPhone". Where are these backups kept and can I access them? If my iPhone were stolen, how would I do a restore on a new iPhone?

The only items on my phone that I would really miss are my Notes, which I now have a lot of. Everything else is synced with my Mac. Short of mailing each note to myself as a backup, is there anyway to access them on my Mac?

Thanks.

 

[Telp]

So I've noticed that when my iPhone syncs with iTunes, it says "backing up iPhone". Where are these backups kept and can I access them? If my iPhone were stolen, how would I do a restore on a new iPhone?

The only items on my phone that I would really miss are my Notes, which I now have a lot of. Everything else is synced with my Mac. Short of mailing each note to myself as a backup, is there anyway to access them on my Mac?

Thanks.

Yes you can look at these files. Unfortunatly i dont remember where they are right now (although i am looking). If your phone were stolen and you got a new one, it would ask you (i presume) if you would like to restore from "Your phones' name" Ill respond back if and when i find where the files are held.

 

[mcarnes]

I'd appreciate that. I can't find anything. Spotlight turned up nothing.

 

[Mindflux]

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they just do

 

[Telp]

they just do

What kind of answer is that?? Anyway, if your on a mac, go to your username/library/application support/mobilesync/backup