Oh, how often this question was asked in the comments. We will correct and respond. The main problem is that there is not enough space on the main hard drive and you need to transfer all the data to another drive. iOS device backup is just one of the space eaters we'd like to move. Yes, not everyone uses iCloud yet. :)
In the article, I will talk separately about transferring a backup to another disk (including an external one) using the example of Windows 7/Vista, Windows XP and Mac Os systems.
The fact is that I have two hard drives in my laptop - SSD and HDD. Having a backup on an SSD is, of course, luxurious, but it doesn’t make much sense. Therefore, I decided to transfer the backup to another disk.
1. Delete unnecessary backups. iTunes -> Preferences -> Devices
2. We make sure that the backups are deleted. For Mac OS, the path to backups is:
/Users/[username]/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Important: If you don't see this path through Finder, then install free program: MuCommander file manager (or any other equivalent).
Before removal:
After removal:
As you can see, I still have one extra folder - and so there are completely ancient and unnecessary backups that can also be deleted. There should be one folder per backup.
3. On HDD create a folder - call Backup.
4. We transfer the folder (or folders, if there are several copies) with the backup to Backup on another disk.
4.1. Delete the Backup folder along the old path. In my case: /Volumes/SSD/Users/dmitry/Library/Application\ Support/MobileSync/Backup
ln -s /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD/Users/dmitry/Backup /Volumes/SSD/Users/dmitry/Library/Application\Support/MobileSync
In fact, nothing complicated - I will explain the command:
ln-s– command to create a symbolic link.
/Volumes/Macintosh\ HD/Users/dmitry/Backup – the path where you will now store backups. Note the backslash “\” before HD. I so simply escaped the space character in the path.
/Volumes/SSD/Users/dmitry/Library/Application\ Support/MobileSync - the path where your symbolic link will lie, roughly speaking a shortcut to the Backup folder on another disk.
In general, after executing the command in the terminal, you will have something like the following picture. In the Mobile Sync folder on the old drive, something like a shortcut (using Windows terminology) to a folder on the other drive will appear. Let's look at the properties.
We launch iTunes. We launch backup. That's it - the backup is saved to another disk, which is exactly what we needed.
Here everything is not much more complicated than for Mac OS. For these two systems, symbolic links can be created using the system itself. If you have Vista or Seven, I recommend creating links exactly as I describe.
In order not to repeat myself with screenshots, I will briefly describe the initial steps (for more details, read steps 1 and 2 of the instructions for Mac OS a little higher).
1. We find out which backups we have extra and delete them in the iTunes settings and in file system. The ways in which the system stores them:
\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
These paths through a regular explorer may not be available - I recommend using a file manager ( Total Commander or Far Manager). Required in settings file manager turn on the display of hidden and system files.
2. Let's say we want to transfer an iPad backup to drive D. Create an iTunes folder on drive D (choose the name and path yourself) and transfer the entire Backup folder with all our backups from drive C to this same iTunes folder.
3. Press Start and in search line looking for cmd. In the results click right click mouse and run CMD (command prompt) with administrator rights.
4. The most difficult and the simplest at the same time remain. Enter the correct command to create a symbolic link:
Explanation:
/D- tell the command that the symbolic link will lead to the directory
New way- A new path this case on drive D where iTunes will save backups.
An example of the command execution is shown in the screenshot:
That's all - testing. Trying to save a backup. A copy is saved to disk D, which is what we wanted to do.
This add-on is suitable for both Windows XP and other Windows systems. As you know, the mklink command is not available in Windows XP, so you can use the junction utility. Download it from this link.
The meaning and use of it is completely similar to using the command .
1. Download this program. Unzip. Upload it to some folder on the disk. Let's say C:\Junction
2. Follow steps 1,2,3 instructions for Windows 7 and Vista.
3. In command line execute the command:
c:\Junction\junction.exe SymbolicReferenceName NewPath
For an explanation of this command, see paragraph 4 of the Instructions for Windows 7 and Vista above.
Sync iPhone and iPad without iTunes
With a large number of files on iPad or iPhone, at the time of synchronization, namely when the backup is being saved, iTunes throws an error and refuses to sync.
Problem in caused by insufficient free space on the hard drive, in particular on system partition"WITH". Should be removed or moved various files With system disk to free up space. But what if you have nothing else to transfer, but there is still not enough space and the error persists. There is a solution. You can move your Backup iTunes backup to another partition. How to do this, read our instructions.
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The first steps are the same for all operating systems. To get started, you need to go to iTunes settings and delete all backups of your iPad or iPhone there. It is done like this. You launch iTunes, find the "Settings" tab at the top, go to the "Devices" section. Select unnecessary backups and click "Delete Backup".
Setting. Transferring a Backup copy on an operating system computer Mac system OS.
Next, we need to check the Backup folder itself, which is located at /Users/[your username]/Libraries/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ . In it, we need to make sure that there are no copies left that we do not need. If left, then delete the extra folders with copies. The folder with the latest backup can be identified by the date and time it was created. Then we cut the "Backup" folder and paste it into desired section on the hard drive. There should be no Backup packs left along the old path. Now we need to tell iTunes where our Backup folder is. Create a symbolic link through the Terminal. Select "Programs", then "Utilities", "Terminal". Next, enter the command: “ln -s /Volumes/Macintosh_new disk/here is the path to the folder/Backup/Volumes/old hard disk or partition/Users/your username/Library/Application Support/MobileSync” (the underscore “_” symbolizes a space ).
. Transferring a Backup copy on an operating system computer Windows system 7 .
The Backup folder in windows 7 is located at "\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\". We also check for unnecessary backups in this folder and delete them. Next, create a Backup folder on another partition and transfer everything that was in the Backup folder on the system disk to it. Now we need to create a symbolic link. We enter the menu "Start", "Standard", "Command Prompt", right-click on it "Run as administrator". In the window that opens, enter the following: mklink /d_"C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\Application Support\MobileSync\Backup"_d:\name or path to the new folder (quotes are needed before "C:\ and after \ Backup" because the path contains spaces in the folder name, _ underscore is a space). This completes the transfer. Trying to sync iPad or iPhone.
Store valuable documents in the system drive ( usually drive C:) is not safe. Many people know this from their bitter experience, since the system disk quickly lives its life, often deteriorates, and suffers most from virus attacks, which is especially not a supernatural phenomenon in the OS Windows family (unfortunately or fortunately, I am not a Mac OS user). But in any case, it is better to keep everything of value in external drive, or at least in another section. Fortunately, operating systems allow you to change places system folders, specifying the new path in their properties.
It is also advised to keep your iTunes files in a different drive ( section) so that you don’t have to throw them back and forth every time you move the operating system, or tear your hair out if the system disk fails. It's about not only about downloaded applications and games, about music, movies, books, etc., but you also need to take into account backup copies of devices, which, depending on their number and the volume of the content itself, can be from 10 to 50 GB or more. This manual will also be useful for those who want to transfer data to another computer.
TRANSFER YOUR ITUNES LIBRARY
MEDIATEK stores downloaded applications, music, movies, your videos, ringtones and books. By default, the files are located at:
c:\Users\(USERNAME)\Music\iTunes\iTunes Media - (USERNAME) folder name of your account.
If you have already changed the location of the My Music folder by specifying a different address in the tab Location, in the property of this folder, then all files will be saved there. But this must be done before installing iTunes, or you will have to manually change the address in the field as well iTunes media folder location by entering the menu Edit => Settings, in the tab Additional. If you tick the Copy to itunes media folder when adding to media library, then the program will copy all music files to this folder, otherwise, by default, it will simply play them from the original location.
Better let's start all over again and do it in order. Let's say you have a new iTunes installed, after a system reinstall, or a computer change. Or you yourself decided to transfer the iTunes folder from the above address to another drive. In all cases, if you immediately launch iTunes, it will create a new, empty library file.
The iTunes root folder contains the library files and different folders, which also contains the iTunes Media folder where your applications, downloaded movies, books, ringtones, or maybe music are located. For example, you moved the iTunes folder itself to another drive and a new address, for example: D:\Itunes .
1. Launch iTunes as follows. We press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard and double-click on the iTunes shortcut on the desktop, and instead of launching the program normally, a window will appear asking you to choose the path to the library or create a new one.
2. Click on the button Select library, and in the window Open itunes library select the iTunes folder and find the iTunes Library.itl file in it. iTunes will think a little, check the files and open with all your data. Just in case, check in the settings whether the address of the media library is specified correctly.
This is how everything is done in 2 steps, easy and simple. I think in a similar way you can do all this in MAC OS.
TRANSFER OF DEVICE BACKUPS
iTunes automatically backs up your device data every time you sync, just in case. This gives you the opportunity to restore software system, if the device crashes or data is lost. With the release of iOS5, a copy of the data is created in iClouds cloud storage. But it's always a good idea to keep copies on your computer. This is especially necessary if you are doing a jalebreak or like to delve into the innards of the system. For example, when the system was not officially supported Multitasking gestures, it was possible to enable it without jalebreak by slightly changing the configuration file that is in the backup, and then restore this copy.
The backup files are located at:
c:\Users\(USERNAME)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\backup
And they always weigh well. There is no way to change the path to the backup folder in the iTunes program itself, but it is possible to do this. For this you need to use SYMBOLIC LINKS (JUNCTION). This feature allows you to create virtual disk or a folder that will be physically located in another drive or in another folder. That is, we will create a virtual backup folder, where the contents will be located in a different location, for example, in D:\Itunes\backup . It's not hard to do. But the possibilities of symbolic links themselves are many. You can find out about it on the website and.
Before starting the transfer, create a new folder ( For example d:\Itunes\backup) where you want the backup files to be and copy the contents of the backup folder there ( then delete the folder).
1. We go and download a small file by clicking DOWNLOAD JUNCTION at the bottom of the page.
2. Unpack junction.exe from the archive file Junction.zip to a folder at:
c:\Users\(USERNAME)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync .
3. Click on the combination of buttons to open the EXECUTE window. Insert the following line into the OPEN field, changing it for yourself ( don't forget to also change (USERNAME) to the folder name of your account).
c:\Users\(USERNAME)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Mobile\Sync\junction.exe backup d:\Itunes\backup
The first attribute is virtual folder name, and the second attribute is the address where the folder refers to.
Click the OK button and check if the backup virtual folder has been created, which, if you did everything right, should be as shown below:
c:\Users\(USERNAME)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\ backup
To check, you can copy any file to this folder and make sure that it is physically located on another drive.
That's all. From now on, iTunes will store backups in the d:\Itunes\backup folder without knowing it. All this may seem complicated to you, but believe me, it will take no more than 5 minutes. Maybe the transfer idea seems unnecessary and pointless to you, but sometime it can save you nerve cells and wasted time.
The job of iTunes is to be able to manage Apple devices from your computer. In particular, using this program, you can create backup copies and store them on your computer in order to restore the device at any time. Don't know where iTunes backups are stored on computer? This article will answer this question.
The ability to restore devices from a backup is one of the undeniable advantages of devices Apple. The process of creating, storing and restoring from a backup appeared at Apple a long time ago, but so far no manufacturer can provide a service of this quality.
When creating a backup using iTunes you have two options for storing them: cloud storage iCloud and on a computer. If you chose the second option when creating a backup, then, if necessary, you can find the backup on your computer in order, for example, to transfer it to another computer.
Where iTunes saves backups
Please note that only one iTunes backup is created per device. For example, you have iPhone and iPad gadgets, which means that with each update of the backup, the old backup will be replaced for each device with a new one.
iTunes backup folder for Windows XP and Winows Vista:
C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Apple\MobileSync\Backup\
iTunes backup folder for Windows 7 and above:
C:\Users\USERNAME\Apple\MobileSync\Backup\
Each backup is displayed as a folder with its own unique name, consisting of forty letters and symbols. In this folder you will find a large number of files with no extension.
How to find out which device a backup belongs to
Given the names of the backups, it is difficult to immediately determine by eye which device this or that folder belongs to. You can understand the ownership of a backup in the following way:
Now you know where iTunes saves backups. We hope this article was helpful to you.
An iPhone or iPad does not require any special knowledge. Apple engineers have made this process as simple and accessible as possible for ordinary users. But what if you need to transfer a backup from one computer to another? Or get some specific data from an iTunes backup? Or download the entire iCloud backup to your computer? With any of these and many other non-standard tasks related to iPhone backups, this guide will help you cope.
Let's start moving from simple operations to complex ones. Let's say you need to back up an iPhone or iPad that you made with iTunes help. For example, in order to save it to external media or cloud storage. This can be useful if the backup contains real important information and you want to additionally make sure that it does not disappear anywhere. Even if your computer crashes.
Finding a backup is very easy, but on different operating systems it is located in different places.
On computers under Windows control 7/8/10 iTunes backup folder is hidden. First you need to make it visible. To do this, go to Control Panel» → « Folders settings» → « View' and check the box ' Show hidden files, folders and drives».
Note that on new versions of Microsoft OS, it is even easier to navigate to the folder with backups. Just press " Start"and enter the command in the search " %appdata%/Apple Computer/MobileSync/Backup" (without quotes). The result of the request will open a folder with iTunes backups saved on the computer.
Locate backup iPhone copies and iPad succeeded, but now how to figure out which folder to copy? The backup folder will meet you with a similar window if you backed up several iOS devices in iTunes.
Luckily, finding the right folder is easy. To do this, go to one of the backup folders and find the file in it Info.plist. Open it with text editor, for example, WordPad and search for the term product name. Under the line found, it will be written to which of your mobile devices this copy belongs.
Finding and copying a folder from a backup from one drive to another is not enough to transfer it correctly. In order for the backup to be determined in iTunes after the transfer, you need to create symbolic links.
For Windows
Step 1. Close iTunes.
Step 2: Copy the folder \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ to another drive, for example, to a folder \Backup copy\Backup.
Step 3: Delete the backup folder from the drive you moved from. Important! Be sure to make sure that the folder has been copied completely to avoid accidental data loss.
Step 4: Run Command Prompt as Administrator To do this, go to the menu Start", enter in the search query" Command line", right-click on the utility's shortcut and click " Run as administrator».
Step 5. At the command prompt, enter the following command:
MKLINK /D “old path to backup folder” “new path”.
MKLINK /D “C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\” “D:\Backup\Backup”,
Let's take an even more illustrative example. If your Windows username is "Vasily Petrov" and you are transferring backups from drive C to drive E, then you need to enter the following command:
MKLINK /D “C:\Users\Vasily Petrov\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\” “E:\Backup\Backup”.
Step 6. If everything is done correctly, the result of the operation will be a message about the successful creation of symbolic links.
Ready! You have transferred backups from one drive to another. You can verify this by launching iTunes and going to the menu " Edit» → « Settings» → « Devices". In the list " Device backups» a list of all your backups will be available.
For Mac
Step 1: Quit iTunes To do this, right-click on the iTunes icon in the panel Dock and select " Complete».
Step 2. Go to the folder /Library/Application Support/MobileSync/.
Step 3: Copy the folder Backup to another drive, then delete the original backup folder. Again, we warn you that you need to wait for the copy to complete, otherwise you may lose important data.
Step 4Run " Terminal". The easiest way to do this is with a search. Spotlight.
Step 5. In the window " Terminal» enter the command:
ln -s /Volumes/new_folder/Backup /Library/Application\ Support/MobileSync/,
where "new_folder" is the folder where you previously moved the backups.
Ready! You can check the success of the operation by launching iTunes and looking for backups on the "Devices" tab.
Similarly, iTunes backups are activated on a computer with a reinstalled system, or on a new computer. In order for iTunes to see the backups of your devices, after installing it on new system you will need to enter one of the above commands.
Quite often, iPhone and iPad users need to extract some specific information or files from an old, and sometimes up-to-date backup copy of an iOS device. Well-known to many owners helps with the solution of this problem. Apple technology iTools utility.
Step 1. Download latest version iTools with official website programs. Note that the utility is completely free.
Step 2. Unpack the archive with the utility and run iTools.exe. You don't have to connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer.
Step 3. Go to the tab " Tools».
Step 4. Choose a tool iTunes Backup Manager.
Step 5. Double click on the backup you want to extract files from.
Step 6. Select the information you want to unload from the backup, click " Export” and specify the folder where the files will be saved.
iTools allows you to extract the most different information from contacts and text messages to app documents and photos. Most data is downloaded in the traditional way, but there are a couple of exceptions.
First, data from applications. You can find them using iTools, but you have to tinker. The fact is that the utility does not show a list with a clear enumeration of the names of applications. Because of this, it will not be possible to quickly find the application you need, but the main thing is that it is possible. To start the search, you need to go to the folder var → mobile → Applications, in which it is already methodical to search for applications whose data you need.
We recommend focusing on names that, although not specific, contain information about the application. Viber messenger attachments, for example, can be found in the folder com.viber → attachments.
And secondly, it is not so easy to download a contact book and a collection of text messages. There are no problems with their detection, they are in the section " General directories” under their own names, but with further use there. In the backup, contacts and SMS are stored in the ".sqlitedb" format, which is not standard utilities does not start. Therefore, you will need to use a special converter.
Step 1: Download the Free Software SQLite Browser.
Step 2. Install and run the program.
Step 3. Click ctrl + O and select a contact book file in the format .sqlitedb.
Note: "All files" must be selected as the file type.
Step 4. Go to the tab " Executing SQL” and paste the following command into the form:
select ABPerson.prefix,ABPerson.suffix, ABPerson.first,ABPerson.middle,ABPerson.last, ABMultiValue.value, ABPerson.note, ABPerson.nickname, ABPerson.organization, ABPerson.department, ABPerson.jobtitle, ABPerson.birthday from ABPerson ,ABMultiValue where ABMultiValue.record_id=ABPerson.ROWID
Step 5. Click the button Start.
Step 6. Click on the save button and select " Export to CSV».
Immediately after that, your contact book (or text messages) will appear in the specified folder in a format that is digestible for later use.
Step 1. Download and install Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS utility from official website programs. The application, alas, is paid, like any other tool with a similar set of functions.
Step 2. Launch Wondershare Dr.Fone and go to menu Recover from iCloud Backup File.
Step 3. Enter your username and password Apple records ID.
Step 4. Wait for the list of backups to appear.
Step 5. Select the required backup and click Download.
Step 6. Check the boxes for the backup data you need to download.
Step 7. Wait for the end of the processing process and the appearance of the list of downloaded files in the program window. iCloud data. Select the required files and click Recovery.
Step 8. In the window that opens, select the item Recover to Computer and specify the folder where the files will be saved.
If you don't want to spend money on special utilities, then there is only one way out, very obvious. Back up your iPhone or iPad to iTunes, follow full reset mobile device and during initial setup choose a copy from iCloud as a backup to restore. Thanks to this solution, your iPhone or iPad will have the very iCloud backup that you need. Next, a copy of the gadget should be made in iTunes and the method we described earlier to access it. Of course, not the most convenient way to use, but, nevertheless, it works.
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