how do I change location of itunes backup folder
how do I change location of itunes backup folder
Windows, Windows 10
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how do I change location of itunes backup folder
Windows, Windows 10
Well, officially, you can’t relocate the iTunes backup folder. However, using Terminal on a Mac or CMD on Windows you can fool iTunes using symbolic links that “point” to a different location.
Here are a couple of articles about doing it:
For Mac: https://www.imore.com/how-move-your-iphone-or-ipad-backups-external-hard-drive
For Windows: https://www.howtogeek.com/164275/how-to-change-the-backup-location-of-itunes-or-any-windows-app/
Note that you have to follow the instructions very carefully, or your backup will be damaged or destroyed.
Well, officially, you can’t relocate the iTunes backup folder. However, using Terminal on a Mac or CMD on Windows you can fool iTunes using symbolic links that “point” to a different location.
Here are a couple of articles about doing it:
For Mac: https://www.imore.com/how-move-your-iphone-or-ipad-backups-external-hard-drive
For Windows: https://www.howtogeek.com/164275/how-to-change-the-backup-location-of-itunes-or-any-windows-app/
Note that you have to follow the instructions very carefully, or your backup will be damaged or destroyed.
Hey rhfrhf,
Sounds like you need help changing location of iTunes backup. We'd be happy to help out.
By default your backups are located under ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ on your Mac. While you won't be able to change the default backup location, you can navigate to this folder and move the backup to another folder or external HDD/SSD. When restoring said backup though, you'll need to place it back in it's default location or Finder won't be able to locate the backup.
We hope this information helps out! For more info on locating backups, check out: Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Take care!
how do I change location of itunes backup folder