Backing up your iPhone is a crucial step in safeguarding your valuable data, ensuring that you don't lose important photos, contacts, messages, and more. While iCloud may be the primary way for many iPhone users to conduct a backup, backing up your iPhone to Mac is still a great choice to keep iPhone data safe. It is a reliable way that allows you to have more control of your backup files.
In this article, we will not only show you how to back up iPhone to Mac using Apple's solution but also offer you an easier and more user-friendly way to create iPhone backup onto Mac. Follow this full guide to back up files such as photos, music, contacts, messages, etc. from iPhone to Mac easily.
Coolmuster iOS Assistant offers the ultimate solution to back up iPhone to Mac. With it, you can back up and restore your iPhone to/from your Mac in one click. You can create multiple backups without erasing the previous one. The backup location is customizable, enabling you to have better control over the backup files. Moreover, if you have only a few files to back up, you can use iOS Assistant to export the specific file you want from iPhone to Mac.
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How do I back up my iPhone to my Mac using Coolmuster iOS Assistant? Download Coolmuster iOS Assistant for Mac and follow the steps below to back up your iPhone to Mac with ease.
With Coolmuster iOS Assistant's one-click backup function, you can back up all your messages, contacts, notes, calendar, photos and so on to a computer in one go. Here is how to back up iPhone on a MacBook using Coolmuster iOS Assistant with one click:
01Install and run Coolmuster iOS Assistant on your Mac and connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust" on it if required.
02After Coolmuster iOS Assistant recognizes your iPhone, click "Super Toolkit" > "iTunes Backup & Restore" > "Backup", then select your device from the drop-down menu.
03Select a location to store your backup file and hit "OK" to begin to back up your whole iPhone to Mac.
You can restore the backup files to any iOS device whenever you want using iOS Assistant. Just go to "Super Toolkit" > "iTunes Backup & Restore" > "Restore" > select your iPhone. Then, select the backup record and click "OK" to begin the restoration.
Coolmuster iOS Assistant also enables you to export contacts, messages, photos, music, videos, notes, books, bookmarks and calendars selectively from iPhone to Mac for a backup. Check out how to back up iPhone through Mac using Coolmuster iOS Assistant selectively:
01Run Coolmuster iOS Assistant on your Mac and connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cord. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust" on it if required.
02Once Coolmuster iOS Assistant detects your iPhone, you will see the main interface below. All the files will be organized into tabs in the left sidebar.
03Click the file type you want to back up, and then browse and select the files. After selecting, click "Export" on the top menu to save the files to your Mac for a backup.
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The official method for iPhone backup on Mac depends on the version of macOS. If you are using macOS Catalina 10.15 and later, use Finder; if you are using macOS Mojave 10.14 and earlier, use iTunes.
iTunes is the default option for users to back up their iPhones to a PC or Mac. Apple has retired iTunes in Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15. Therefore, how do you back up an iPhone on a Mac without iTunes? The answer is that the backup function goes to Finder now. You can follow the below instructions to finish the task. Here is how to back up iPhone to Mac Air via Finder:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac and open Finder. You may need to enter your device passcode or tap "Trust" when asked, "Trust This Computer?"
Step 2. Locate your iPhone under "Locations" on the left sidebar.
Step 3. Select "General" in the button bar.
Step 4. Under the "Backups" selection, select "Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac".
Step 5. Encrypt the backup if you want (an encrypted backup also saves Health and Activity data from your device), then hit "Back Up Now".
Step 1. Connect iPhone to Mac using a USB and open Finder.
Step 2. Click your iPhone under "Locations" and select "General".
Step 3. Under the "Backups" section, select "Restore Backup".
Step 4. Choose the required backup from the drop-down menu.
Step 5. Enter your password if required, then hit "Restore".
If your Mac runs macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, you can use iTunes to get the job done. Remember to update your iTunes to the latest version to avoid errors during the backup process. Here is how to back up iPhone on iTunes on Mac:
Step 1. Plug your iPhone into your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes.
Step 2. Click the iPhone icon in the top left of the iTunes window and head to "Summary".
Step 3. Under the "Backups" section, select "This Computer" > enable "Encrypt iPhone backup" if you like > click "Back Up Now".
Step 1. Connect iPhone to PC and run iTunes.
Step 2. Tap the device icon and tap "Summary" on the left side.
Step 3. Click "Restore Backup..." and select the backup you want to restore.
Step 4. Enter the backup password if you have enabled the Encrypt local backup option.
Step 5. Hit "Restore" to start to restore the backup to your iPhone.
You may prefer to avoid the hassle of plugging in every time you want to back up your files. Fortunately, you can enable Wi-Fi syncing between your iPhone and computer by following these instructions. Here's how to back up iPhone to iTunes on Mac wirelessly:
Step 1. Launch Finder and pick your iPhone.
Step 2. Navigate to the "General" tab and scroll down to "Options".
Step 3. Opt for "Show this iPhone when on Wi-Fi".
Step 4. Click on "Apply".
Besides this way, you can also using AirDrop to back up iPhone to a MacBook wirlessly. Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to do it.
Easy Ways to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac [Support Various File Types]Q1. Where are iPhone backups stored on a Mac?
iPhone backups are stored in a specific folder on your Mac. The default location is "~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/".
Q2. What should I do if my iPhone backup is taking too long?
How long does it take to back up an iPhone? why does iPhone backup take too long? Here are some possible reasons:
Q3. What happens if I interrupt the backup process?
If the backup process is interrupted, it may result in an incomplete backup. Ensure a stable connection and avoid disconnecting your iPhone until the backup is complete.
Q4. What should I do if my iPhone is not recognized by my Mac during backup?
That's all about how to back up iPhone to Mac. If you want to use Apple's way, you can use iTunes or Finder, depending on the macOS version. As you can see, Coolmuster iOS Assistant makes the backup process more straightforward. It allows you to back up your iPhone to a Mac in one click. You can also preview the files and selectively export files from iPhone to Mac. The interface is intuitive without a complex menu; you can easily manage, transfer, and back up your files using Coolmuster iOS Assistant for Mac. Download it to have a try.
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