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how do i find backup file on my computer

Hope do I find the name of my backup file. when i try to synch it says backup file corrupt, delete file and synch again.

iPod touch (4th generation), iOS 6.1.1

Posted on Mar 1, 2013 8:45 AM

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Mar 1, 2013 10:54 AM in response to tor14

Where iTunes backups are stored on your computer

The folder where your backup data are stored varies depending on the computer's operating system. Make sure the backup folder is included in your periodic data-backup routine.

iTunes places the backup files in the following places:

  • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
  • Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
    Note: To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK.
  • Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
    Note: To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press theReturn key.

Deleting a backup in iTunes

If you want to delete a backup created by iTunes, follow these steps:

  1. Open iTunes Preferences:
    • Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences
    • Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences
  2. Click Devices (the iOS device does not need to be connected).
  3. iTunes will show the phone number, IMEI, and serial number of the backed up iPhone when you position your mouse pointer over a backup (iTunes shows only the serial number for iPad and iPod touch). Use this to locate the backup for the iOS device you want to delete. Select the backup you want to remove and click Delete Backup.
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  4. Confirm you wish to remove the selected backup by clicking Delete Backup.
  5. Click OK to close the iTunes Preferences Window.

Note: Backups that are listed with a Date and Time stamp in the backup name were created by restoring the iOS device.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

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May 5, 2013 12:41 AM in response to lllaass

lllaass wrote:

iTunes places the backup files in the following places:

Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/

I'm looking for my iPhone Camera Roll but I have no such folder as /Library/Application Support/MobileSync. I am using OS X 10.7.5.


Any assistance warmly accepted!

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