How can I backup my phone onto my computer without having iTunes.

My MacBook will not let me download iTunes in order for me to backup my phone.

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Sep 7, 2021 7:22 AM

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Ferd II

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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 7:30 AM

If you are using macOS Catalina, or later, iTunes is no longer compatible with the operating system, and you can use the Finder.

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Ferd II

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Sep 7, 2021 7:30 AM in response to kodluks1

If you are using macOS Catalina, or later, iTunes is no longer compatible with the operating system, and you can use the Finder.

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