Any smart device you use is a good idea to back up regularly via iTunes. In the event of a malfunction, you will not lose your data, which you can then upload to a new device and thus avoid getting upset about the loss. However, with a regular backup, the data is overwritten so that it takes up less space on the disk, and the older backup is replaced by the new one.
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Přepisování však lze předejít archivováním jednotlivých záloh jinam na disk, díky čemuž nebude program schopný zálohu najít a bude muset vytvořit novou. Samozřejmě je zde možnost zálohy zařízení na iCloud, but most people use a subscription with just 5 GB of space, which fills up quickly.
How to archive iTunes backup on macOS
- Launch iTunes.
- In the top bar, click iTunes → Preferences → Devices.
- Here is a list of all device backups. Right-click on the one you want to archive and select Archive.
The backup will then be displayed with the specific time and date when it was archived. From that moment on, the program will not be able to overwrite it and you will be able to use it at any time to restore your device.
How to Archive iTunes Backup to Windows
- Run the program and back up your device.
- Open File Explorer.
- In the file path line, replace everything with an expression %appdata%.
- Go to Apple Computer → MobileSync → Backup.
- This is where the folders with all saved backups are located. Copy the one with the latest date on it somewhere else on the disk or simply rename it and leave it in the same place.
