multiple iPhone backup

When I backup my iPhone to my MacBook (running Catalina), only 1 backup is maintained and the latest always overrides the prior. Is there a way to save multiple backups?

iPhone X

Posted on Nov 24, 2019 4:28 AM

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3 replies

Nov 24, 2019 4:44 AM in response to AirBee

There is not automated way for the same iPhone. If you have another iPhone it will create another backup

Nov 24, 2019 4:40 AM in response to AirBee

Copy paste the Back up to another folder on mac or External HDD DO Not remove the Folder

Open Finder - Go - Go To Folder ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/

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Nov 24, 2019 4:42 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thanks. So I assume there is no automated way to set it such that it'll save the last 5 backups (for example)?

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