For most iPhone users, taking photos to record the daily moments of life must be something everyone does. These photos taken over time are rare and precious memories. If the phone is accidentally lost or damaged, these precious life records may be lost. Therefore, it is recommended that you follow the trick of cunning rabbits and back up important photos and data so that memories can be properly preserved. Here are three simple data backup methods for iPhone.
001: Sync backup to iCloud
This is the easiest way to back up data on your iPhone, because you don’t need to use other devices. You only need to use the iPhone itself and connect to the Internet. It is a “once and for all” backup method, and it is also reliable. To back up your iPhone to iCloud, go to “Settings” > “Your Name” > “iCloud” > “iCloud Backup” and enable “iCloud Backup”. When your iPhone is charged, locked, and connected to a WiFi network, all data is automatically backed up to iCloud.
However, there are two main disadvantages to backing up to iCloud. The first is that you have to pay, and the 5GB in the free version is simply not enough. However, the iCould entry-level plan does not cost much. It only costs 30 yuan per month to have 50GB of capacity. Although it is barely enough, most people will eventually upgrade to a higher plan level. iCloud offers plans with capacities from 5GB to 12TB, and the most expensive 12TB plan costs 1,790 yuan.
Another disadvantage is that iCloud is actually a “synchronization” service, not a true “backup”, which means that if you delete a photo on device A, the photo will be deleted on all your other devices. So you have to be very careful not to delete the files you really need to avoid accidental deletion.
002: Back up iPhone data to Mac
Apple also allows you to back up iPhone to Mac. You only need a USB cable to connect iPhone and Mac, and your Mac must have enough free space to store backup data. When you are ready, open “Finder” on your MacBook, then select your iPhone in the left sidebar, then select “General” and then “Back up all data on iPhone to this Mac.” Finally, click “Backup Now” to start the backup. You can also encrypt this backup to protect your privacy,
However, you must remember your password, otherwise the backup may never be opened again. Unlike iCould backup, this solution is a true backup. Even if you accidentally delete something on your iPhone and iCould, you can still retrieve the deleted data through your Mac.
003: Back up iPhone data to Windows computer
First, you need to install iTunes on the Windows system. After downloading and installing the application, use the USB cable to connect the iPhone to the Windows computer, then open iTunes. You will see an iPhone icon in the upper left corner. Click on the iPhone icon and select ” Summary”. Finally, click “Backup Now” to start backing up your data.
source:LifeHacker
