Surely, every more or less advanced iOS user, understanding how difficult the process of restoring personal data (accounts, calendars, contacts) can sometimes be, is primarily concerned about a reliable backup copy of iPhone 5 data. But in order for the iPhone backup to be successfully created and saved, you need to download iTunes and use it to synchronize the gadget with your computer.

In this article we will tell you how to synchronize your iPhone with your computer, as well as how to create a backup copy in the iCloud application. By the way, there are many options, and iPhone synchronization can be done in different ways: someone backs up using iTunes, someone makes copies using tweaks or the iTools application and the like. But in this article we will focus on the standard method in which iPhone synchronization is carried out using standard iTunes. We will also touch on the issue of incompatibility and tell you what to do if you cannot synchronize your gadget with iTunes.

Why do you need to link to a computer?

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In your hands is the iPhone 5, which has a huge number of different functions. The device was originally created in order to make people's lives easier. Throughout the day, you often turn to iPhone 5: use calendar reminders, take important notes, make calls, add contacts, browse the Internet, or just play games. And this is not a complete list of what your iPhone 5 is capable of.

And over time, iPhone 5 turns into a repository of important information that you have collected over many months or even years. Useful contacts, saved bookmarks, game saves, important notes. After all, this information is dear to you, isn’t it? And in order not to lose it, the device must be synchronized with iTunes, and then a backup copy must be created in iCloud. Unfortunately, many things can happen in our lives that can cause us to lose our devices. Perhaps after a successful birthday you will lose your fifth iPhone, and a long search will not yield any results.

Synchronization process

It's worth mentioning right away that when an iPhone is backed up to a computer, the content is transferred from the iOS device to the computer, and vice versa, for deleting or changing the content. Please note that if you have deleted information from iTunes items, then when you synchronize contacts and other data, only the information that you entered into synchronization will be transferred. Accordingly, only this will be transferred from iTunes to iPhone 5, and all other files stored in your gadget will be deleted.

Before syncing contacts and other data can start, you need to download and install the latest version of iTunes on your computer. If you don't have it initially, you can always download it from the official Apple website.

So, if you managed to download iTunes, then half the battle is already done. Connect the device to your personal computer using the USB cable that is included in the kit, and then in the iTunes program select your iPhone 5. After this, a list of data appears that can be synchronized and backed up:

• Programs;
• Sounds;
• Music;
• Movies;
• Contact synchronization;
• Calendars;
• Notes;
• Documentation.

We select the data we need (there is a window that highlights all the information that is on the gadget) and then click “synchronize”. Probably the most important thing here will be contact synchronization, so it’s worth starting with that. The information doesn't take very long to sync, so you won't have to wait long. If any part of the data takes too long to sync, then there is some problem with iTunes.

Synchronization problems

If the backup is not created and the information is not synchronized, then this problem may have various reasons. If the computer does not see the iPhone, then most likely the error is due to outdated or broken USB drivers. To fix this problem, simply download the latest USB drivers from the official Apple website. If some buttons are not active in the iTunes program, then the program may be outdated, and again you need to download the latest version.

The main thing is that a duplicate of contacts and notes must be created on the computer; you should not delay with this. Also, if you don’t know how to transfer photos to iPhone, then linking photos will help you solve this problem. Copies of the photos will be saved on your computer. As you can see, the process is quite simple, the main thing is to download iTunes. And don't forget to sync your contacts. You can find out about the path to the folder where copies of data (photos, photos, music) are stored in the iTunes settings.

Backing up smartphone data is necessary so that the user can restore data on a new device in case of loss, sale, or breakdown of the old one. It is recommended to do this procedure when updating the firmware or during recovery, in case a failure occurs.

Mobile gadgets store a lot of user information. As a rule, these are photographs, videos, perhaps even documents. Many people use a smartphone for work and if data is destroyed, they can lose important information. Therefore, it is worth creating copies - this is an additional protection of personal or work information from erasure.

There are two ways to back up your iPhone. Using the iTunes program and using iCloud cloud storage. If the user chooses the first path, then he will need to connect the smartphone to the computer. The second method allows you to copy directly from the device.

We use cloud storage

To carry out the procedure, you will need an Internet connection with a high signal level. Connect to the Internet on your smartphone via Wi-Fi. Click on the “gear” icon on the working display. Next, click on the “user name” and go to the “iCloud” section. For older versions of the operating system (below 10.2), in the settings section, scroll down the page and go to the “iCloud” subsection.

In the working window, set the toggle switch to the active position next to the “backup copy” column. Look a little lower and click “make a copy.” The Internet must be working during the procedure. To check that the procedure was performed correctly, go to the “iCloud storage” subsection “, which is located in the “iCloud” section. Next, go to “storage management”. Enter the name of your gadget here. If the copy is created successfully, it will be displayed with a stamp indicating the size and time it was created.

The copying process can be made automatic. To do this, activate the copy toggle switch and connect the gadget to the charger. Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi and block the device display. If there is enough space for data in the cloud storage, the information will be copied. When registering in the cloud, the user is given 5 GB free of charge.

How to back up an iPhone in iTunes?

To copy data through iTunes, you will need to be connected to a computer. Connect the gadget to the PC using a USB cable and launch the program if it does not open automatically. If the program displays any prompt, follow the instructions. In the list of “devices”, indicate the active gadget. In order not to lose statistics from the “activity” and “health” applications, the user must encrypt the information.

To encrypt, check the box next to “i-device backup encryption.” Enter an easy-to-remember password, or better yet, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in a safe place. If you lose the code, you will not be able to recover data from this copy. If there is no need to save the statistics of these applications, then do the following: click on the “create a copy” button. An iPhone backup will be created without encryption.

When copying, the Internet signal must be high. To check whether the process completed successfully, go to the “settings” menu item. Next, click “devices.” The window will display a file with the name of the gadget, with the date and time of creation. If the copy being created is encrypted, a small padlock will appear next to it after copying.

What are the copies stored?

The described methods for creating copies are slightly different from each other. So, using the iTunes program, the user saves everything that is stored in the “camera roll”, all contacts, messages. A list of call history and bookmarks for the Safari browser that were open at the time of copying the page are saved. Recordings from the voice recorder, mail account, and all device settings will be saved. Data from the calendar and notes will be recorded. Network settings (Wi-Fi passwords) and keychains will be saved. Applications installed by the user will not be saved. If you use the cloud, you can save less data. Limited copy - settings and data stored on the device. Everything that is stored in the cloud will not be copied.

Recovery process

We recover information in two ways. The first is to use iTunes. Connect the gadget to a PC on which you have a backup copy of your data. After launching the program, click on the device icon in the upper corner of the window. In the right area of ​​the window, click on the “restore from copy” button. Wait for the process to complete.

The second method is to use cloud storage where the required file is available. There are two ways to proceed here:

1 Restoration occurs on a new device. When you launch the gadget for the first time, a display with “i-device settings” will open. Click on the “cloud recovery” option. Specify the desired file (from the latest ones) and enter the secret code for your Apple ID account. 2 Restoration occurs on the “used” smartphone. Open the “reset” subsection of the “basic” section, which is located in the “gear” icon. In the list provided, click “erase content and settings.” After cleaning, the gadget will automatically reboot; after its completion, the “i-device settings” window will be displayed. Then proceed as described in the first method.

How to delete a backup from iTunes?

It's easy to delete unnecessary files. To do this, go to iTunes and select “devices”. Specify the active gadget. A list of files will be displayed in the window on the right. Select the one you need from the list, highlight and click on the “Delete backup” button. Ready. Now you know how to delete a backup using iTunes.

You can delete an unnecessary file from the storage in the following way: click on the “gear” icon. Click on the name of the gadget, then click on the “iCloud” section. Now open the “storage” subsection, and in it “storage management”. Click on the name of the gadget, a copy of the information of which will no longer be needed, click “delete”.

Backing up your iPhone and iPad is extremely important. Regularly creating a copy of all data on a mobile device allows you to protect it as much as possible, as well as be able to restore the gadget in the event of theft, loss, breakdown or replacement. Most iPhone and iPad users are aware of this and create copies of their devices from time to time. However, recent polls in our public pages Viber And "In contact with" showed that the percentage of people who know about the need to create backups (backup copies) is still far from 100. That is why we wrote this guide, which is extensive and covers various methods for creating backup copies of iPhone and iPad, including non-standard ones.

Why Backup iPhone

So, what is a backup and why is it needed? In the simplest terms, a backup is all the data from your iPhone stored on a computer or in cloud storage in encrypted form. A backup copy is needed in order to restore, if necessary, any data previously available on the iPhone. Restoration may be needed in a variety of cases, but most often with:

• Lost or broken iPhone. By having your device backed up in advance, you can restore all your data to another iPhone.
• Having problems with iOS. Updating your iPhone doesn't always go smoothly. In rare, but unfortunately possible cases, after updating the iPhone simply does not turn on, requiring restoration. By creating a backup copy prematurely, during the recovery process you can return not only the functionality of the iPhone, but also all its data.

• Buying a new iPhone. Thanks to the backup, you can very quickly apply all the settings of the old iPhone to the new one, as well as move all the applications, photos and other content to it.

Obviously, if you value the data of your iPhone, even if it is not gigabytes of unique photos, but “only” a contact book, it is imperative to make a backup copy of the device. You can create it in three main ways, which we described below. However, before moving on to them, let’s clarify what exactly is saved in the backup copy.

What is backed up

Both iTunes and iCloud create backups with the following content:

• Device settings.
• Data about installed applications and their settings.
• Text message history, including iMessage. Important! To successfully restore iMessage, SMS and MMS messages, you need a SIM card, which you use when creating a backup copy.
• Home screen view and application order.
• Health app data.
• Media library (photos and videos).
• Purchase history from the App Store, iTunes Store and iBooks Store.
• HomeKit device settings.
• Ringtones.

You most likely noticed that the copy does not include the applications themselves, but only information about them and their settings. For this approach, thanks should be given to Apple, because, otherwise, backup copies would grow to indecent sizes. Now to the methods.

How to Backup iPhone to iCloud

The first way is using the iCloud cloud service. It involves backing up data from your iPhone or iPad wirelessly. In this case, all information is stored on Apple servers in a highly encrypted form, so there is no need to worry about the safety of the data.

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud may not be a suitable solution for everyone. The fact is that only 5 GB is available for free on iCloud. If the size of the data being backed up exceeds this amount, iOS will issue a warning that the backup cannot be created.

Please note that to back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud, you must have an active Wi-Fi connection.

Settings» → iCloud → « Backup copy" On devices running iOS 10.3 or newer software, the iCloud section can be found by going to the account management page, which is located at the very top of the list of options (above " Airplane mode»).

Step 2: Activate the switch " iCloud backup" Enabling the function will result in a message indicating that the mobile device will no longer be backed up on the computer. Click " OK».

Step 3: Wait for the backup feature to turn on.

Step 4: Connect your iPhone or iPad to a power source, to Wi-Fi, and lock it. The backup will start automatically.

This is how you can easily enable the function of backing up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud. It is important to note that the process of creating a copy of iOS begins only if the gadget is charging, connected to Wi-Fi, and locked. However, it is not necessary to fulfill all the requirements to create a copy in iCloud; you can force the system to make a backup.

How to manually back up your iPhone or iPad to iCloud

Step 1: On iPhone or iPad, go to the menu Settings» → iCloud → « Backup copy».

Step 2: Click " Create a backup" at the bottom of the page. Creation of the copy will begin immediately.

One point worth noting here too. iOS will not provide any notification that your device has been successfully backed up. You can verify the success of the operation yourself by going to the menu “ Settings» → iCloud → « Backup copy" Information about how much time is left until the copy is completed will also be displayed there, if it is still being created.

How to Backup iPhone to iTunes

The size of an iPhone or iPad backup in iTunes is limited only by the size of your computer's storage. If you have a lot of data on your mobile device, for example, entire collections of photos and videos, then, of course, you should back it up through iTunes.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using a USB cable and launch iTunes. If iTunes is not installed on your computer, you can download the current version at official Apple website .

Step 2: Select your device in the iTunes window.

Step 3: On the "" tab Review" (opens by default) check the box " This computer».

Step 4: Click " Create a copy now» to start backing up your iPhone or iPad. Before doing this, you can activate the option " Encrypt local copy» to set a password for the backup. The main thing after this is not to forget the specified password, since in this case, recovery from the copy will be impossible.
Step 5: Wait for the backup to complete. The mobile device cannot be disconnected from the computer during the procedure. Please note that creating a copy can take quite a long time, especially if you have a lot of content saved on your device.

As you can see, creating a backup in iTunes is also not difficult. In addition to iTunes, various third-party applications can also help with creating a backup.

How to Backup iPhone with a Third Party App

This function is offered by most modern file managers for Apple mobile devices, but, unfortunately, almost all of them are paid. There are two free and tested options by us: iTools And iMazing .

Let us say right away that in general these programs are not ideal. The latest versions of iTools, although Russified, show an unpleasant window with a message in Chinese during installation. There is nothing dangerous about this, but it is very scary for users. iMazing, in turn, reveals all its functionality only when purchasing the full version. However, it is the iPhone and iPad backup function that interests us that is also available in the free version of iMazing.

Why backup your iPhone to third-party apps at all? There is really no urgent need to create them. However, many users want to provide extra security for important files, such as memorable photos and videos. And for these purposes, alternative methods of creating backups help.

The process for creating a backup in any of these tools is the same. Let's look at the operation using the example of the completely free iTools utility.

Step 1. Download iTools from official website of the program and unpack the archive with the utility.

Step 2: Launch iTools and connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer. iTunes must be installed on your computer, otherwise iTools will not be able to detect the device.

Step 3: Once the iPhone or iPad shows up in iTools, go to the " Tools».
Step 4: Click " Backup».

Step 5. In the window that opens, check the boxes for the types of content that should be saved in the backup copy and click " Further».

Step 6. Wait for the content to be identified and click " Launch" You can first select the folder in which the backup will be saved by clicking " Change».

Once the backup process is complete, you can check the result. You'll notice that unlike iCloud and iTunes, iTools doesn't encrypt files in any special way. This makes it possible to access the same photos from your iPhone or iPad without using additional utilities.

How to Restore Data from a Backup on iPhone

We've sorted out creating backups, now let's look at the equally important process of restoring iPhone and iPad from them. Restoring iOS devices from iCloud and iTunes is possible during their initial setup, or after a complete reset. The user is only required to follow the steps in the system's starting manual. Selecting the recovery type (or settings if the device is new) must be done on the “ iPhone setup».

It is quite obvious that if you have previously created a backup copy in iCloud, then you should select the “ Recover from iCloud copy" Everything is the same with a copy in iTunes, to restore from which you will have to select “ Recover from iTunes copy", then connect the gadget to the computer and launch iTunes.

Backups can take up a lot of space, both in iCloud and on your computer. Backups that have become unnecessary, of course, need to be deleted, freeing up precious space. Fortunately, this is done very simply, both in iCloud and in iTunes.

How to Delete an iCloud Backup

Step 1. Go to menu " Settings» → iCloud.

Step 2. Select " Storage» → « Control».

Step 3. In the section " Backups» select the device copy you want to delete.

Step 4. Wait for the backup to be identified and click " Delete copy».

Step 5. Confirm deletion.Devices".

Step 4: Select the backup you want to delete and click the " Delete backup».

Step 5: Confirm deletion.

Note that on a Mac, the process for deleting backups is almost the same, with one exception. You need to select the menu in the program parameters iTunes → « Settings».

We hope that the information provided in this material was useful to you. In one of the following materials we will talk about advanced methods of managing backups that even many experienced users do not know about. Stay with us, it will be interesting!

And Apple developers have provided for this: any iPhone owner can use the backup function and transfer important information to the PC hard drive. Initially, backup copies were created exclusively through the program iTunes, but now it has become possible to copy information to the “cloud” iCloud If you have a fast Wi-Fi connection, this method is even more convenient. The article will tell you how to create a backup copy of your iPhone using iTunes, Wi-Fi and one of the alternative file managers.

Apple technology is considered reliable, but it does not last forever. It’s easy to imagine the following situation: an iPhone, which served for years as a personal assistant in business, suddenly broke down - it simply stopped turning on. You can go to the store and buy a new Apple gadget, but where can you get the information that was stored on the old one - phone numbers of business partners, suppliers, important notes? The answer is obvious: from backup. Just connect your new smartphone to your PC and download a copy - the information will be there.

The user should be aware that not all information is stored in the backup copy - it includes:

• All photographs.
• Telephone directory plus call history.
• Notes – contents of the application of the same name.
• SMS (including iMessage).
• Calendars and scheduled events.
• Safari information (such as bookmarks).
• Audio recordings made from a voice recorder.
• Desktop wallpaper.
• Settings for connecting the gadget to the global network (VPN, wireless network access point).
• Application settings and achievements in games.
• Location of shortcuts on the screen.

Not included in the backup copy:

• Music and video.
• Games and mobile applications.

Ringtones are only saved in the iCloud backup.

Selecting information to back up due to weight- say, a telephone directory and notes take up little space in memory, but are of undoubted value to the user. Movies and musical compositions weigh a lot, but they can always be downloaded again, so it is not advisable to backup them.

Movies and music albums purchased from the iTunes Store, as well as applications purchased from the App Store, are assigned to a specific Apple ID, so you won’t have to buy this data a second time if the gadget is lost or broken.

How to make a backup via iTunes?

Through the program iTunes backup copies are created in this way:

Step 1. Connect your smartphone to your PC with a cable and open iTunes.

Step 2. Go to the device management menu by clicking on the button with the image of a smartphone.

Step 3. Scroll down to the block " Backups"and decide where you want to save the copy - on a PC or in iCloud.

Remember: in iCloud Only 5 GB of space is available to you for free. If you intend to make copies regularly for preventive purposes, it is better to select the storage location " This computer».

Step 4. Encrypt the copy if you think it is necessary - check the box next to “ Encrypt iPhone backup" and enter the password twice.

Then click " Set a password».

Step 5. Click " Create a copy now».

Step 6. iTunes will prompt you to transfer applications from the gadget to your media library. If you prefer the option " With copies of programs", then the process of creating a backup copy will take more time, however, in the future, download programs again you won't have to.

Step 7. Wait for all 4 synchronization steps to complete. After this you will see that in the field " Latest copies” the current date and time are displayed, which means that the creation of the copy was successful.

Backups on personal computers are stored at the following addresses:

• On Mac - User/Libraries/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/.
• On Windows 7/8 – Users/AppData/Roaming/Apple Computer/MobileSync/Backup/.

There is another way to create a backup copy - through the menu " File» select « Devices» — « Create a backup».

When using this method, copies are created simultaneously in iCloud and on your hard drive.

How to backup iPhone to iCloud?

To create a backup in iCloud no cable required and no PC at hand – just connect to Wi-Fi. The copy is made like this:

Step 1. IN " Settings"find the section " iCloud" and go into it.

Step 2. Scroll down and go to the subsection " Storage and copies».

Step 3. Make sure that there is enough space for backup in the “cloud” - in the “ Place storage", there is an item " Available", which indicates how much free memory is left.

In our example, 4.5 GB of 5 GB are free.

Step 4. Find out approximately how much one of your backups weighs. To do this you need to go to the subsection " Storage" in the block " Storage».

It can be seen that the weight of one copy is 485 MB; about 2 MB more iCloud spent on messenger and wallet data. Using simple calculations, we determine that there is enough space in the storage for about 9 more backup copies. We can also open a ready-made backup and analyze what type of data takes up the most memory.

In our copy, 482 of 485 MB are occupied by photographs. You should carefully “sort through” the album and leave only the most important pictures - then you will be able to significantly reduce the weight of one copy. You can completely exclude a photo from the backup copy - to do this, you need to toggle the slider next to “ camera roll» to the inactive position.

Step 5. If there is enough space in the “cloud”, in the block “ Backup copy"Activate the toggle switch opposite " Copy to iCloud».

Step 6. A confirmation window will appear - click " OK"; this will confirm that you want to start copying to iCloud.

Step 7. Click " Create a copy" and wait for the process to complete. Rejoice: the backup is ready and saved in the cloud!

Field " Create copy" will be inactive if the iPhone is not connected to a wireless network.

If there is not enough free space in iCloud you can purchase it here, in the subsection “ Storage and copies"via the button" Buy another seat».

The prices are very affordable: 50 GB will be available for just 59 rubles per month, and as much as 2 TB for 1,490 rubles - this is an abyss of information!

How to create a backup using the alternative file manager iTools?

Attitude to iTunes Users of Apple technology have an ambiguous situation: the official program for transferring files regularly “pleases” with problems and “bugs” and, in addition, is quite difficult to master - new iPhone owners, as a rule, tend to postpone getting acquainted with iTunes"on the back burner." However, you still need to upload data to the iPhone somehow - many users turn to alternative file managers, which are simpler software. Such programs can do everything that they can do. iTunes, including - create backup copies.

iTools– the most convenient file manager for iPhone. Thanks to this program you can make backups absolutely free– for comparison iPhone Backup Extractor(another well-known copy utility) costs $25. Advantage iTools before iTunes is that iTools Allows you to create backups of video and music files. Download Russified iTools Can .

Backup via iTools done like this:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a cable and launch the utility.

Step 2. Go from the section " Device" to the section " Toolbox».

Step 3. In the block " Data Management» select the item « Super Backup».

Step 4. In the next window, determine what data you would like to see in the backup.

iTools doesn't copy files like, say, notes and browser data.

Check the box next to what you want, then click " Next».

Step 5. The next window will appear where you can determine the save path - this is done through the “ Browse" The default path is: D:iToolsBackup.

Step 6. Click " Start Backup" - this will start the backup process.

If the copy includes only " Contacts”(as in our case), then its creation will take no more than a second. When saving heavy files (video or music), you will have to wait much longer. Signs of completion of the process are a value of 100% on the right and a check mark on the left.

Step 7. Click " Backup complete» and find a copy in your PC memory.

If necessary, you can easily erase backups that are no longer relevant.

Erase copies from iCloud and PC

Delete copies made via iTunes, of course, you can by finding files on your hard drive, however, it’s easier to do this through the program itself.

Step 1. Go to the menu " Edit" and select " Settings» or click CTRL+, (comma).

Step 2. In the next window, go to " Devices».

You will see how many backup copies iTunes stored on the hard drive.

Step 3. Select the unnecessary copy and click on “ Delete backup».

Step 4. Confirm that you really want to erase the backup - click " Delete».

Copies will be deleted permanently - they will not be found in the trash!

Erase backup from iCloud can be done as follows:

Step 1. Follow the path " Settings» — « iCloud» — « Storage and copies" and go to " Storage».

Step 2. Go to " Properties» a copy that is no longer needed.

Step 3. On the next screen, scroll down and find " Delete copy" and click on it.

Step 4. Confirm that you want to delete backup data from iCloud and stop backing up.

After this, you will notice that there is a significant increase in free space in your “cloud”.

Why is a backup not created: possible problems?

When using software to create backups, users rarely encounter problems. If you cannot create a backup using iTunes, you need to take two measures: update iTunes to the latest version (if some buttons are inactive) and check the status of the hard drive memory.

Backup to iCloud– on the contrary, the matter is very problematic. If the iPhone reports that copying is impossible, proceed as follows:

• Check if there is enough space in the cloud to create a backup.
• Check your Wi-Fi signal quality using other apps - for example, see how quickly pictures load " In contact with" If the download is slow, you might want to look for a different Wi-Fi source.
• Log out of your account iCloud and come back again.
• Remove those contained in iCloud backups. How this is done has been described previously.

If there is still no result, reset the settings: follow the path “ Settings» — « Basic» — « Reset" and select " Reset all settings" You don’t have to worry about your personal data and content: after such a reset, they will remain where they were.

A big and inexplicable problem with saving data in iCloud is definitely present in iOS 9: backups are not created or deleted! Apple developers are aware of this problem and recommend that users update to at least iOS 9.3 - this is the only way to solve it.

Conclusion

The user must choose a data backup method based on his own needs and capabilities. Let's say, if a user wants to create a backup copy of his favorite movies, he has no other choice but to start mastering an alternative file manager iTools. If the USB cable from the iPhone broke long ago and went to waste, the owner of the smartphone does not have to go for a new one - he can create a backup via Wi-Fi.

Each of the methods for creating an iPhone backup guarantees that the user will be able to “resurrect” the most important data, even though Apple developers emphasize in every possible way that a full copy is obtained only when used iTunes.