Can't restore iPhone due to low disk space on C Drive for PC

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Can't restore iPhone due to low disk space on C Drive for PC

I backed up my iphone, which was approx 108 GB on my PC. Now I have near about 70 GB free space left, but I get error message while restoring my iPhone. I cannot free up more space and also don't have another Computer to transfer backup.

Is it possible to move the backup to another drive, as I have plenty of space left on other drives on my PC and then reinstall itunes in that drive and then restore iPhone from that previously moved backup.

Also is it possible to create symlink for that moved backup. If yes, how?

I am not a techy guy, so please describe thoroughly for any resolution.

Thanks

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 18, 2023 7:42 PM

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Answer 1

javaliga

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Nov 18, 2023 8:21 PM in response to Fauziii

Don't edit, relocate, rename, or extract content from your backup files, because these actions might ruin the files. You can make copies of your backups or delete backups that you no longer need. For more info, see the 'Delete or copy backups on your Mac or PC' section in:

Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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turingtest2

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Dec 2, 2023 9:24 AM in response to Fauziii

See Relocate iOS device backups. Review the rest of the Make a split library portable user tip for advice on organizing the library on secondary storage. Note that the first step of a restore involves archiving the existing set of backup folders, duplicating the amount of space they take up on your computer. This may well prevent a restore from starting, or cause it to fail prematurely. Note also that when a symlink is in place iTunes still checks the free space on the system drive when deciding if there is enough room to commence a restore.

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Answer 3

Fauziii Author

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Nov 20, 2023 1:10 AM in response to javaliga

What are the options?

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