How to backup an iPhone

Back up an iPhone to prevent potential loss of information.

You can back up an iPhone to save your settings and other customizations. iPhone backups are helpful after system updates or if you need to restore an iPhone to a previous state. In addition, you can use iPhone backups to transfer any device settings to another iPhone device. The suggested way of backing up an iPhone is through Apple's iTunes. You should also back up your iTunes library to save a copy of any downloaded music, videos and iPhone apps you have.

Instructions

1. Open iTunes.

2. Connect the iPhone to your computer with the iPhone's connector cable. The iPhone should show up under "Devices" in the left-hand panel of iTunes.

3. Right click (or control click) the iPhone.

4. Select "Backup" from the menu. iTunes will now make a backup of the iPhone.

Tips & Warnings

• Eject the iPhone before disconnecting it from the computer.

References

• Apple: About iPhone backups
• Apple: Backing up iPhones