Clearing space on iMac storage

how do I find and delete specific backups from iPhone and iPad using Settings/General/iOS Files on iMac

running Sonoma 14.3

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 15, 2026 7:34 PM

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D.I. Johnson

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Posted on Jan 15, 2026 7:46 PM

This is Apple's guidance on the subject:

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

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Jan 15, 2026 7:46 PM in response to vegas75

This is Apple's guidance on the subject:

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

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