iPhone data backup on Chromebook

sorry for posting it in wrong section. Won’t let me change it now:

So I plug in my iPhone into my chromebook and grant it access on my iPhone. The chromebook recognizes it, but won’t let me view any files saying “The content is restricted by an admin and can’t be modified”. I’ve tried this on both my chrome books and I know I’ve had it where I can click and drag all my photos to save. Same phone from before and I’m the original owner of everything. What gives?!

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 5:30 PM

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KiltedTim

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Dec 4, 2022 5:33 PM in response to Z0mbienatin0n

That's right. You can't do that. If you want to back it up to a computer you need a Mac or a Windows PC.

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Dec 4, 2022 5:47 PM in response to Z0mbienatin0n

System Requirements

Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access17
Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:
macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
Windows 7 or later using iTunes 12.10.10 or later (free download from itunes.com/download)

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus - Technical Specifications - Apple

Linux and chromeOS are not supported

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Dec 4, 2022 5:49 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

I could have sworn that I had before, but I guess not. Thanks for your help guys!

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