How do I create multiple iPhone Backups in macOS Catalina?

I only see one backup of my iPhone in finder and I would like to have more than one. I am having issues with the hardware of my iPhone and want to back it up but not overwrite the only backup I see just on case the more recent backup (the one I want to do now) is corrupt.

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iPhone XS

Posted on Apr 20, 2020 10:54 AM

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Ferd II

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Apr 20, 2020 11:01 AM in response to wArch

How to Archive an iTunes Backup of iPhone or iPad provides the instructions to create multiple backups.

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How do I create multiple iPhone Backups in macOS Catalina?

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