iPhone 7/Plus iTunes change backup location button

[markfc]

Need to backup my iPhone 128gb before upgrading to new phone but don't have enough space on internal hd to perform the backup.

I know I can mess in terminal and create a link to another drive/folder but why isn't this built into iTunes?

With phone storage getting bigger surely I can't be the only one that has run into this?

 

[-Gonzo-]

Simple backup to iCloud, solves all the hassle.

 

[Shirasaki]

Simple backup to iCloud, solves all the hassle.

Until cloud backup is either unstable/insanely slow or simply not possible for whatever reason.
[doublepost=1529670930][/doublepost]Given how Apple pushes towards removing all ports on a phone, I cannot see Apple improving iTunes in any manner anytime soon. This issue will likely be ignored as long as terminal solution exists.

BTW, I hate to move my backup to an external hard drive either. But I have no choice.

 

[david1223]

I have understood your problem. iCloud is already stable and all bugs fixed. You can use it for backup. iTunes has improved a lot in the new ios 12 but they are not updating for lower ios versions. Microsoft Tech Support UK have told that you can use dr.fone software for backup.

 

[Newtons Apple]

Maybe find a friend who has space on their hard drive. No way I would trust the cloud when changing phones. I use the cloud daily but make an encrypted iTunes backup weekly.

Most the time the cloud is fine but I have seen it go very wrong. An iTunes back up will be complete in 5 minutes and you are covered a bit more against data loss.

 

[famitofu]

Maybe find a friend who has space on their hard drive. No way I would trust the cloud when changing phones. I use the cloud daily but make an encrypted iTunes backup weekly.

Most the time the cloud is fine but I have seen it go very wrong. An iTunes back up will be complete in 5 minutes and you are covered a bit more against data loss.

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