How do I change the MobileSync folder location and point iTunes to the new location so subsequent backups happen there?
I'm quickly running out of room on my Mac Pro (only 500GB SSD) and need to free up room and the MobileSync folder is taking up almost 85GB so this would be a good one to move to my external drive.
Please provide step-by-step instructions how to do this.
Thanks !!
Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Delete or copy iOS backups on your Mac or PC
Don't edit, relocate, rename, or extract content from your backup files, because these actions might ruin the files. Use the following sections to make copies of your backups or delete backups that you no longer need.
Copy iOS backups to another location
If you need copies of your backups, you can find the Backup folder and copy the entire folder (not just part of it) to another place, like an external drive or network-storage location.
When you use Time Machine, it automatically copies your Backup folder when you back up the Home folder on your Mac.
Delete iOS backups
- Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences. Learn how to turn on menus in Windows 7 and 8.- Click Devices.
- Choose the backup that you want to delete. If you have several devices or backups, hover the mouse pointer over the backup to see more details.
- Click Delete Backup, then confirm.
Delete or copy iOS backups on your Mac or PC
Don't edit, relocate, rename, or extract content from your backup files, because these actions might ruin the files. Use the following sections to make copies of your backups or delete backups that you no longer need.
Copy iOS backups to another location
If you need copies of your backups, you can find the Backup folder and copy the entire folder (not just part of it) to another place, like an external drive or network-storage location.
When you use Time Machine, it automatically copies your Backup folder when you back up the Home folder on your Mac.
Delete iOS backups
- Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences. Learn how to turn on menus in Windows 7 and 8.- Click Devices.
- Choose the backup that you want to delete. If you have several devices or backups, hover the mouse pointer over the backup to see more details.
- Click Delete Backup, then confirm.
See Relocate iOS device backups. Review the rest of the Make a split library portable user tip for advice on organizing the library on external storage.
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MobileSync folder location
