Keep your iOS data stored on your Windows PC just in case.

Backing up your iPhone is a reliable way to secure your data if your device gets misplaced, stolen, or otherwise damaged. Thankfully, you can easily back up your iPhone on your Windows PC. This article will explain how to easily back up your iOS devices to your Windows computer using iTunes.

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To start backing up your iOS device on your Windows computer, get the iTunes app from Apple’s official website, or grab iTunes for Windows from Apple’s Support page if you can’t access the Microsoft Store.

You should now see a tiny smartphone icon underneath “Account” on your PC if your iOS device is connected to the computer.

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Note: manually backing up your devices will not interfere with any automatic backup settings you have set up.

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Yes, you can back up your iOS device through iCloud by setting up your iCloud to back up your files automatically at a certain interval. The downside to iCloud backups is that you need to have enough iCloud storage space; if you run out of space, your devices stop backing up.

You can also use third-party software to back up your iOS devices. These provide settings that help you manage and control how much data you decide to back up. Most third-party backup software allows users to have partial backups and the option to back up directly to a computer’s hard drive.

To purchase additional storage, go to “Settings” on your phone, tap your name, then click “iCloud.” Here you should see exactly how much storage you’ve used and how much of each data type is contained in your iCloud storage. Click “Manage Storage,” then “Upgrade” to upgrade to iCloud+.

If you’re skeptical about the subscription prices, remember that iCloud+ comes with premium features aside from more storage space. These include “Custom Email Domain,” “Private Replay (Beta),” and “HomeKit Secure Video Recording,” among others. If you don’t want to upgrade, back up your data on your PC.

Yes. You can back up different iOS devices to the same Windows computer because iTunes creates different backups for each device. View all the backups on your computer by going to iTunes, clicking on “Edit,” “Preferences,” and then “Devices.” All encrypted backups have a padlock icon in front of the date of their last backup.

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