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If ipad is like a computer then why cant i use computer type iTunes to backup my iPhone????

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 9, 2020 5:35 AM

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Jan 9, 2020 5:58 AM in response to rabin240

Because the iPad runs iPadOS, which is based of iOS which is an operating system designed for mobile and portable devices.


A local backup on a computer requires iTunes which is only available for macOS and Windows.

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