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Can I backup to an external disk on my mac, it's internal disk is much smaller than the iPad.

Can I backup to an external disk on my mac, it's internal disk is much smaller than the iPad.

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 9, 2021 7:44 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2021 6:23 AM

iOS/iPadOS devices don’t natively support backup to external storage devices. Natively supported backup methods are to iCloud or to a PC/Mac running iTunes or Finder:

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


Supported methods offer full system backup - consisting of data and device settings.


It is possible, however, to use a third-party App to backup data (not device settings) to a variety of external storage options - including third-party Cloud services and network storage. One App that comes readily to mind is FileBrowser Professional by Stratospherix:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029


You would be well advised to review the extensive online Manual and help files to determine suitability for your needs.

https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/filebrowser-professional-user-guide.php




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Dec 10, 2021 6:23 AM in response to stevebutterfield

iOS/iPadOS devices don’t natively support backup to external storage devices. Natively supported backup methods are to iCloud or to a PC/Mac running iTunes or Finder:

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


Supported methods offer full system backup - consisting of data and device settings.


It is possible, however, to use a third-party App to backup data (not device settings) to a variety of external storage options - including third-party Cloud services and network storage. One App that comes readily to mind is FileBrowser Professional by Stratospherix:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029


You would be well advised to review the extensive online Manual and help files to determine suitability for your needs.

https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/filebrowser-professional-user-guide.php




Can I backup to an external disk on my mac, it's internal disk is much smaller than the iPad.

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