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gleed
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Q: can I backup two iPhones on the same MAC?

Can I backup two iPhone 3Gs's to MAC?

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Posted on Feb 6, 2015 4:46 PM

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gleed

Q: can I backup two iPhones on the same MAC?

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  • by Lyssa,

    Lyssa Lyssa Feb 6, 2015 6:25 PM in response to gleed
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    Feb 6, 2015 6:25 PM in response to gleed

    Yes - though I believe you should name them differently to help keep the backups separate. Are both of the phones yours/associated with your Apple ID?

     

    ~Lyssa

  • by Drew Reece,

    Drew Reece Drew Reece Feb 6, 2015 6:46 PM in response to gleed
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    Feb 6, 2015 6:46 PM in response to gleed

    Backups are stored by the device UUID. Name them whatever you like, it's only the interface that could confuse you.

     

    Take care to avoid enabling Automatic downloads or iTunes Match if you use different Apple ID's on each device. Only one Apple ID can use automatic downloads at any time & there is a 90 day time limit on changing Apple ID's for match & automatic downloads.

     

    You may also want to to use separate user accounts unless you want to sync the same media & contacts, calendars etc.