![]() If you are an iOS user, then you probably know how to backup your iPhone or iPad because it’s normal and happens to everyone that their device gets lost or damaged, and you can’t access the data. As always.In this article, I am going to show you how to backup iOS devices wirelessly. The opinions, analysis and commentary expressed, however, is my own. Definitely worth checking out if you prefer insurance and planning ahead to avoid potentially catastrophic data loss!ĪnyTrans is $39.99 for a single computer license with lifetime updates and only $59.99 for a five-computer license.ĭisclosure: This is a sponsored post. I’ve written about it before, actually, including an article on how to use AnyTrans to migrate from an old iPhone to a new iPhone. Set to monthly (as shown above) I can set and forget, knowing that if iCloud goes completely wonky or the Apple backup of my iPhone is corrupt or inaccessible for some reason that I have a secret redundant backup on my computer thanks to AnyTrans Air Backup.ĪnyTrans has a lot more power and capabilities too, so definitely don’t think of it as a one trick pony. Backups don’t take too long and after a bit you’ll get a status update on the main screen:Īs you can see, the backup was 984.31MB and completed on Nov 13 at 1:25pm. Your computer has to be up and running, of course, not asleep, but that’s all that’s required. ![]() What’s nice is that there’s a small helper app that runs on your computer if you do automate the process, so you don’t need to have AnyTrans running for it to work. Make sure your computer and iPhone are on the same wireless network and like magic the program will suddenly pop up with: The default is every 3 days but I suggest a lower frequency: I have mine set to once weekly, but you could even have a monthly backup too, particularly if this is redundant with iCloud. In the latter case, just click “Back Up Now” whenever you feel the urge to backup your precious data, and in the former case enable Air Backup with the blue slider switch near the top, then simply indicate how often you want the backup to occur. You can see that the two main options are to automate the process of Air Backup or to manage it manually. A click and the first time through it tells you how to proceed:ĭon’t get confused here: You have to connect with a direct wire just to set things up, but once it’s all configured, you’ll see, it all works just fine wirelessly, as long as your phone and computer are on the same wifi network.Ĭlick “Enable Air Backup” once you’ve plugged in your iPhone X The strip of icons along the top are the main control and you can get to Air Backup with the button just to the left of the blue device image. ![]() It’s simple too: once it’s all set up your computer can automatically – wirelessly – make a complete backup copy of all the data and files from your iPhone onto your computer. iMobie just released an updated version of its AnyTrans program that not only enables you to extract specific data & files from iTunes/iCloud backups and export them to your computer – or simply grab specific files or data that iTunes won’t let you access individually – but now has what they call Air Backup capability. Problem is, what happens if that iCloud backup doesn’t work for recovery? What if you forget your password (Tip: many people get befuddled with which password is needed to access an iOS backup archive) and can’t get in? Your new iPhone – whether an iPhone 8, 8 Plus or iPhone X – gives you a chance to pause and ask the question: is there a better, safer way? Not to mention all your app purchases, for that matter. You’ve probably grown more and more reliant on your smartphone too as they have rapidly evolved into being powerful and capable ultra-compact computers. There’s a lot more too, including my extensive audiobook library, tons of music, contacts, calendar events, etc. ![]() If they were “pretty reliable” that would be fine for most things, but when we’re talking about my smartphone, we’re talking about critical videos, photographs, communications from my children and family, voicemails and much more. The company, I have learned, makes beautiful hardware but its software is a bit more of a dicey proposition, notably the team of iTunes and iCloud. □ Suffice to say, it’s been a long journey. I started on the road with Apple way back with a Mac 512K. I think I’ve owned just about every single iPhone that Apple has released, along with most of the iPad and iPod models too.
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