Gli smartphone sono ormai parte integrante della nostra vita, per questo motivo, al suo interno vengono spesso conservati dati molto sensibili e importanti, i quali potrebbe causare davvero molti problemi qualora venissero perduti. I maggiori produttori di dispositivi mobile sono a conoscenza di ciò e per questo motivo, hanno sviluppato delle soluzioni che, se utilizzate correttamente, andrebbero a risolvere qualsiasi tipo di danno simile. Tra questi brand non manca ovviamente Apple, che da parte sua rende disponibile per l'utente diverse opzioni. Come avrete capito quindi, oggi andremo a vedere tutti i metodi possibili per fare il backup iPhone.
We will focus both on the offline procedures, which will need a computer, and on the online ones, so as to specify each opportunity granted specifically.In the queue at the helm, it will also not be missing which clarification on any errors that could be presented, on what will actually be included in the backup and also how to restore it on the iPhone in question.
IPhone backup: what is it for
To make it as short and clear as possible, the iPhone backup allows the saving of some files and the configuration of the settings chosen on the device in question.All this can be done directly via cable from a computer, both Windows and Mac, or by taking advantage of the Wi-Fi connection and the space available on iCloud.
Once performed, it can be very useful in two cases.The first will present itself when the iPhone is lost or breaks.If this happens, in fact, all data may be unrecoverable.By backup instead, these will always remain available on the computer, or on iCloud (based on the choice previously made).
The second case will instead affect the purchase of a new iPhone.As we will see later, during the first configuration of any new iPhone (but also of iPad or iPod touch), it will be possible to restore the data saved on backups, so as to report all the files and the status of the settings of the old smartphone on the new one, without having to do it manually.All very comfortable, simple and quick.
How to Backup iPhone on PC
So let's start to see how the backup of iPhone, starting from the slightly more uncomfortable but already widely used method.We are obviously talking about saving data via computer.The substantial passages will be very similar on both Mac and Windows, however, on the Microsoft operating system, it will necessarily have to download to use the iTunes software.But let's go in order and see first of all how to backup iPhone on Apple's computer.
IPhone backup on Mac
With the latest macOS updates, Apple has decided to totally remove the iTunes software from its computers.All multimedia operations have been migrated to the relative "music", "podcast" and "TV" applications, while those decended to the management of backups and the synchronization of iPhone to the "Finder" intention.
Before starting, we anticipate that to complete the procedure, a cable will be enough to connect the iPhone to the Mac, and therefore from Lightning to USB or from Lightning to USB-C (depending on the computer or adapters in possession).Instead, no internet connection will be necessary.
As you may have understood, the first thing to do will be to connect iPhone to the cable Mac, preferably only original Apple, or certified (unrequented cables could cause problems or even not allow backup).
Once done, nothing will happen apparently, but starting the Finder by clicking on its icon in the lower left of the dock, you can see the name of the iPhone in the left column, under the "Positions" section.It will therefore be necessary to click on and wait for the main information screen on iPhone to appear.If the "Welcome on iPhone" window appeared, it will be sufficient to choose not to synchronize the backup device, in order to directly reach the area of our interest.
At this point we will be inside the "General" section (or it will be necessary to reach it by clicking on the upper left item), that is, the one that will allow anyone to backup the iPhone.Going down in fact, in fact, the item "Backup of iPhone on this computer" must be ticked and then simply continue with "Backup now".
Before doing so, you can also choose to codify the backup, so as to protect it from a password (which will absolutely be necessary to remember, otherwise all the data will be lost).This option will be almost necessary to save also the data present in the "Health" app, which will not instead be excluded in the backups of iPhone without a coding.
Obviously, the duration of the saving of the files will be variable and will depend on the amount of files inside the smartphone.Inside the same "Generali" screen, it will also be possible to click on the item "Gesture Backup", so as to make a list of all backups made on the Mac appear.
Per poter raggiungere il backup di iPhone nella cartella di salvataggio, bisognerà cliccare con due dita sul trackpad (oppure con il tasto destro del mouse) sul nome del backup e poi premere sulla voce “Mostra nel Finder”. Da qui si potrà anche eventualmente eliminare.
IPhone backup with iTunes and Windows
As mentioned above, to be able to back up iPhone on Windows computers, iTunes software will necessarily have to use.If this is not already installed on the PC, we invite you to download it free of charge from the Apple website through this link.For those who prefer it, you can also download from the Microsoft Store.
Once the download is completed, by clicking twice consecutive on its icon, the configuration screen will start, inside which it will only be necessary to accept wanting to install the software.At the end of everything, iTunes will appear directly on the desktop, or inside the start screen.
At this point, it will be necessary to connect the iPhone to the computer via cable and wait for iTunes to automatically start (if this does not happen, just open it manually by clicking twice consecutive on its icon).Now, you will need to click on the small iPhone icon at the top left (next to "Music") and the "Generali" screen will automatically start (possibly also accessible from the column to the left).If the "Welcome to iPhone" window appeared, it will be sufficient to choose not to synchronize the backup device.
From this same screen, going down, you will have to select the box relating to "This computer" under the "Backup automatically Backup" section, confirm the changes with "Apply" and start the iPhone backup with "Backup now" now ".Also in this case, the waiting time will depend on the amount of information to be saved.
IPhone backup on iCloud
The iPhone backup on iCloud is undoubtedly the easiest method to use, as the whole procedure will take place automatically and periodically.Thanks to Apple's default cycle, in fact, the saving of the files will begin every time the device will reload, for a maximum of once a day.Unfortunately, however, the free space available on iCloud will be only 5 GB (which will also be occupied by other files), which could actually be too few.In any case, you can also decide to pay an extra to have more space (it starts from 0.99 euros per month for 50 GB).
Fatte le dovute premesse, vediamo quindi come effettuare il backup di iPhone tramite iCloud. Per farlo, sarà ovviamente necessario connettere l'iPhone ad una rete Wi-Fi e lasciarlo connesso per tutta la durata della procedura.
Now, you will have to open the "Settings" app, press on the upper username, continue with the "iCloud" item, go down to "Backup Icloud", activate the toggle to the right of "Backup iCloud" and start everythingWith "Perform backup now".
In this specific case, the duration will depend on both the amount of information within the smartphone and the Wi-Fi signal power.Once the "Backup icloud" toggle is activated, the saving of the files will always take place automatically and periodically.
Backup without wifi
Obviously the iPhone backup via icloud will need an internet connection.If you want to proceed without Wi-Fi, the only two official alternatives will pass through the synchronization via computer as seen above.Only by operating on the smartphone it will not be possible to generate a backup without using iCloud and therefore an internet connection.
IPhone backup on external hard disk
Unlike what happens with the Mac backup via time machines, it will not be possible to back up iPhone on an external hard drive.At most you can move a backup performed via computer on an external storage device, but without real usefulness.
In the event that you want to do it, simply reach the "General" section previously seen, click on the item "Manage backup", press with two fingers on the trackpad (or with the right mouse button) on the backup name, choose "Show in the Finder ”and drag the backup interested in the hard disk.
IPhone backup: what save?
To answer the question "what saves iPhone backup?", You have to check which data are synchronized on iCloud.To do this, simply open the "Settings" app, press the upper username, continue with the "iCloud" item and check which elements are active.All those with the toggle set to the green will not be included in the backup, as they will already be correctly saved on iCloud.The same thing will also be worth Apple Music, Podcast, Email and Icloud Drive, then the documents in "File".
In general, however, the data included in a backup are: App data, possible Backup of Apple Watch, call history, App and Widget Order in the Home screen, configuration of the settings of the device, contacts, calendars, reminders, notes, books, tickets in "wallet" (except credit cards), "health" data, homekit devices and rooms, messages (iMessage, SMS and MMS), photo (only if the ICloud photo bookcase is deactivated) and purchasesof music, movies, TV programs, apps, books and ringtones.
Backup failed: why?
As for the Offline Method, the only situation that could appear will concern the cable connection.In the event that this should stop for some reason, the backup will be immediately interrupted.In any case, before starting the procedure, we recommend installing the latest update available for the Mac, the iPhone and, eventual, iTunes (on Windows).In addition, the problem could also derive from the amount of space available on the computer (if less than that needed to contain the backup).
As for the backup through iCloud, the problem may depend on the amount of (insufficient) space available, or on the interruption of the Internet connection.Also in this case, however, we recommend that you always and in any case the latest update available for iPhone.
How to restore a backup
Once the Backup of iPhone is correctly performed, this can then be installed again on a compatible device.In fact, remember that, a backup carried out on a specific version of iOS, cannot be restored on a device not updated to the same version (or a subsequent one).For example, an iOS 14 backup cannot be installed on an iPhone with iOS 13, but a backup of iOS 13 or 14 (or 14.x) will be perfectly compatible with an iPhone with iOS 14.x.
In order to proceed, simply start the new iPhone and complete the initial procedure by inserting the language, the area, the Wi-Fi network and the Apple ID account.At this point, the data restoration screen will appear, which can be recovered from a backup of the computer, by a backup on iCloud, directly from the old iPhone, or by an Android device.
By choosing to continue with the backup of the computer, you will necessarily have to connect the smartphone to the PC, open the Finder, or iTunes (depending on the operating system in possession), reach the screen dedicated to iPhone as seen previously and, in the "Welcome toiPhone ”, choose the backup to be installed among those available.The rest of the procedure will take place automatically.
By opting the restore data through the backup of iCloud, you can safely proceed directly on the smartphone, but you will always need to keep the Wi-Fi connection active.At this point, a screen will start in which all available backups will be included.It will therefore only be needed than choosing the favorite one and start restoring the backup.Obviously, during the procedure it will depend on the amount of data to be reported and also on the capacity of the connection.