back up iPhone to an external disk
How would I back up an iPhone 14Pro Max to an external drive. Not onto a Mac OS or to iCloud.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
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How would I back up an iPhone 14Pro Max to an external drive. Not onto a Mac OS or to iCloud.
iPhone 13 Pro Max
If you create the backup using iTunes/Finder, I believe you can move it to an external disk, or perhaps you're able to change the location of the backup before it's created? It's been a while since I used my computer for backups. I've been using iCloud for years.
I found this user tip that may help. The link should take you to a section that provides instructions for moving the backup location.: Make a split library portable - Apple Community
~Lyssa
I’ve bought a portable solid state drive to back up my iPhone 12pro max whilst travelling. How can back up?
You cannot backup your phone to an external hard drive directly. You must use iCloud or iTunes/Finder on a computer.
~Lyssa
Thank you. I've read that it cannot be moved either, or it would become corrupted.
back up iPhone to an external disk