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How do I backup my iPhone to an external storage drive?

How do I backup my iPhone to an external storage drive?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 26, 2022 11:12 AM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2022 11:50 AM

Check this link...

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

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Feb 26, 2022 11:50 AM in response to tn37

Check this link...

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

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Feb 26, 2022 11:50 AM in response to tn37

You need a 3rd party app.

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Feb 26, 2022 11:51 AM in response to frazzm737

Sorry, I see this link does not include external drive. I'll look further...

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Feb 26, 2022 11:58 AM in response to frazzm737

I back mine up to an external drive which I have connected to Time Machine. I back up the phone to the computer and then I back up the computer to the External drive.

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How do I backup my iPhone to an external storage drive?

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