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happyindian Author

Level 1

9 points

Backup iPhone automatically using iTunes

Hello,

Is there a option to automatically backup the iPhone when plugged into a windows laptop and is connected to iTunes? I can see the manual backup option but it would be good to know if there an automated option. If I can schedule when the backups need to happen that's even better.

Thanks,

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 13, 2016 9:26 AM

20 replies

turingtest2

Level 10

274,910 points

Apr 14, 2016 11:53 AM in response to happyindian

I suspect the sync over wi-fi option is the one stopping it working for you. I don't have that option selected and once I had those other options in place my phone synced and backed up automatically as soon as I connected it to USB.

tt2

happyindian Author

Level 1

9 points

Apr 14, 2016 12:12 PM in response to turingtest2

Okay, I have unchecked the 'sync over wi-fi' box from iTunes. I will update what happens tomorrow morning. Is there a specific routine that I need to do when plugging in the phone? Like phone should be unlocked or iTunes should be open before plugging in the phone? Most of times I come into work, fire up my laptop and plug in the phone which usually is locked.

Thanks,