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backing my phone up to my MacBook Air

Hello, my MacBook Air didn't come with a USB cord. Im trying to figure out how I can back my iPhone up to my Mac using Wifi?

Posted on Sep 2, 2020 5:00 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2020 5:50 AM

The MacBook Air (MBA) does not come with USB cables. You will have to purchase one separately.


To backup your iPhone to the MBA, you will need to connect it with the cable. Wi-Fi backup is not possible. Only Wi-Fi sync is.


How to backup to computer: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to sync using Wi-Fi: Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi - Apple Support

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Sep 2, 2020 5:50 AM in response to jessbabbitt

The MacBook Air (MBA) does not come with USB cables. You will have to purchase one separately.


To backup your iPhone to the MBA, you will need to connect it with the cable. Wi-Fi backup is not possible. Only Wi-Fi sync is.


How to backup to computer: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to sync using Wi-Fi: Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi - Apple Support

backing my phone up to my MacBook Air

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