Is there any way to safely change the MobileSync Backup location of iTunes under the Windows 10 environment?

As mentioned, I would like to change the default folder location of iTunes' mobilesync backups. under the Windows 10 environment. Is there any safe way to do so?

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 5:47 AM

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turingtest2

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Jun 13, 2020 7:39 AM in response to Avanti33

See Relocate iOS device backups. Review the rest of the Make a split library portable user tip for advice on organizing the library on external storage.

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