branoc

Q: Recover iTouch backup from previous computer

Hello,

 

I had a backup from my iTouch in my old computer and it was were I synced it. I got a new computer and set it as my "main" computer. The thing is, I want to recover an old backup from my old computer, but whenever I connect my itouch it says that I have zero backups on that computer.

iPod touch (5th generation)

Posted on Sep 14, 2016 10:34 PM

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Q: Recover iTouch backup from previous computer

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  • by Allen A,

    Allen A Allen A Sep 15, 2016 5:16 PM in response to branoc
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    Sep 15, 2016 5:16 PM in response to branoc

    Hi branoc,
     

    Thank you for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.
     

    It looks like you want to recover a backup of your iPod touch from your old computer. We know it's important to recover backed up data, so here's how to check for the backup on your PC:
     

    Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

    Find backups in Windows 7, 8, or 10 

    To find a list of your backups, go to \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\

    Or you can use these steps:

    1. Find the Search bar: 
         
      • In Windows 7, click Start. 
      •  
      • In Windows 8, click the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner.
      •  
      • In Windows 10, click the Search bar next to the Start button.
    2. In the Search bar, enter %appdata%
    3. Press Return.
    4. Double-click these folders: Apple Computer > MobileSync > Backup. 


    If you find the backup you're looking for, the article above also has steps to "Copy backups to another location" so you can copy it to your new computer. 


    Best Regards.