How to delete iPhone backup using OS10.14.6?

How to delete iPhone backup using OS10.14.6? Apple's support guidance is incorrect.

Posted on Feb 16, 2021 9:13 AM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2021 9:19 AM

Open iTunes, go to the iTunes menu, Preferences, Devices, right click on the backup you want to delete and click Delete.

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Feb 16, 2021 9:19 AM in response to Bittersweet522

Open iTunes, go to the iTunes menu, Preferences, Devices, right click on the backup you want to delete and click Delete.

Feb 16, 2021 9:17 AM in response to Bittersweet522

What does it say and what do you see on your Mac?

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Feb 16, 2021 9:24 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Thanks.

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