{"id":2410,"date":"2023-06-24T08:01:16","date_gmt":"2023-06-24T08:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2023-06-24T08:01:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T08:01:16","slug":"how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f747ab733e7\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f747ab733e7\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Video_Tutorial\" title=\"Video Tutorial:\">Video Tutorial:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#The_Challenge_of_How_to_Backup_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\" title=\"The Challenge of How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac\">The Challenge of How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Things_You_Should_Prepare_for\" title=\"Things You Should Prepare for\">Things You Should Prepare for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Method_1_Using_Time_Machine\" title=\"Method 1: Using Time Machine\">Method 1: Using Time Machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Method_2_Via_Finder\" title=\"Method 2: Via Finder\">Method 2: Via Finder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Method_3_Third-Party_Backup_Software_-_iMazing\" title=\"Method 3: Third-Party Backup Software &#8211; iMazing\">Method 3: Third-Party Backup Software &#8211; iMazing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Method_4_Automator\" title=\"Method 4: Automator\">Method 4: Automator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Why_Cant_I_Backup_My_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\" title=\"Why Can&#8217;t I Backup My iPhone to External Drive Mac?\">Why Can&#8217;t I Backup My iPhone to External Drive Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#Additional_Tips\" title=\"Additional Tips\">Additional Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#5_FAQs_about_How_to_Backup_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\" title=\"5 FAQs about How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac\">5 FAQs about How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safewiper.com\/blog\/how-to-backup-iphone-to-external-drive-mac.html\/#In_Conclusion\" title=\"In Conclusion\">In Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Backing up your iPhone to an external drive on your Mac is an important task to make sure you don&#8217;t lose any valuable data in case your iPhone gets lost, damaged, or replaced. While iCloud offers online backup options, it might not be enough depending on the amount of data you have. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll cover several methods you can use to backup your iPhone to an external drive on your Mac.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Tutorial\"><\/span>Video Tutorial:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"4p3RaF_Mil8\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenge_of_How_to_Backup_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\"><\/span>The Challenge of How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple&#8217;s iOS devices are designed to sync with iTunes to backup data, but not everyone likes iTunes. For example, iTunes might be slow to launch, requires too many clicks to access and can be difficult to use. Additionally, users might be storing their iTunes backups in their computer&#8217;s hard drive and running the risk of running out of space. <\/p>\n<p>Storing backups on an external hard drive on the Mac will resolve these issues. However, more often than not, users are not aware of how to do this or think that it is a difficult process. In reality, it&#8217;s a relatively simple process that can be done with a few clicks. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_You_Should_Prepare_for\"><\/span>Things You Should Prepare for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. A Mac device (running OS X 10.10.5 and higher)<br \/>\n2. An iPhone or iPad (running iOS 9 or higher)<br \/>\n3. An external drive that you want to use for backup<br \/>\n4. iTunes application <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Using_Time_Machine\"><\/span>Method 1: Using Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time Machine is a built-in backup feature on your Mac that lets you make automatic backups of your data. <\/p>\n<p>Before starting, make sure your external drive is connected to your Mac device. <\/p>\n<p>1. Click on the Apple logo on the top left corner of your screen, then go to System Preferences > Time Machine.<br \/>\n2. Click Select Backup Disk.<br \/>\n3. Choose the external drive that you want to use for backup, then click Use Disk.<br \/>\n4. You now have the option to encrypt your backup by ticking the selection to &#8220;Encrypt backup disk&#8221;. This is optional, however will provide additional security.<br \/>\n5. Turn on Time Machine by clicking on the On\/Off switch.<br \/>\n6. Connect your iPhone\/iPad to your Mac device using the USB cable.<br \/>\n7. Open iTunes and click on the iPhone\/iPad icon in the top left corner.<br \/>\n8. Select Backup Now under Manually Back Up and Restore. The backup process will take some time, so be patient. <\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Automatic backups on Time Machine<br \/>\n&#8211; Easy to setup and configure<br \/>\n&#8211; No additional third-party software required <\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Must keep external drive connected to your Mac at all times<br \/>\n&#8211; May take up a lot of space on your external drive <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Via_Finder\"><\/span>Method 2: Via Finder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Finder also offers a way to manually backup your data to an external storage device. <\/p>\n<p>1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.<br \/>\n2. Open Finder, then click on your iPhone under the Devices list.<br \/>\n3. Click on the Finder menu, then choose the &#8220;Backup&#8221; option.<br \/>\n4. Select the external drive you want to use for backup, then click &#8220;Backup Now&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Quick and easy to backup with Finder<br \/>\n&#8211; No additional software installation required <\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; No automatic backups like Time Machine<br \/>\n&#8211; Only available for macOS Catalina and above <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Third-Party_Backup_Software_-_iMazing\"><\/span>Method 3: Third-Party Backup Software &#8211; iMazing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iMazing is a third-party backup software that is compatible with Mac and iOS. <\/p>\n<p>1. Download and install iMazing on your Mac device.<br \/>\n2. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using the USB cable.<br \/>\n3. Open iMazing, then click on your iPhone under the Devices list.<br \/>\n4. Select &#8220;Backup&#8221; from the menu.<br \/>\n5. Select the external drive you want to use for backup, then click &#8220;Backup Now&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Offers additional features such as selective backups<br \/>\n&#8211; No limit of backups on external drive<br \/>\n&#8211; User-friendly interface <\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Limited free version, premium version comes with a price<br \/>\n&#8211; Not a built-in feature on Mac <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Automator\"><\/span>Method 4: Automator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Automator is a built-in app on Mac that allows users to create workflows and automate repetitive tasks. <\/p>\n<p>1. Launch Automator on your Mac device by finding it in the Applications folder.<br \/>\n2. In Automator, choose Application from the prompt, then click Choose.<br \/>\n3. In the library column, select Files &#038; Folders, then drag Copy Finder Items onto the workflow area.<br \/>\n4. Select your external drive from the drop-down menu.<br \/>\n5. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.<br \/>\n6. Open iTunes, and make sure your iPhone\/ iPad is selected from the top left corner.<br \/>\n7. From the iTunes menu bar, select File, then select Backup.<br \/>\n8. Once the backup is complete, click on the Finder and navigate to &#8220;User > Library > Application Support > MobileSync > Backup&#8221;.<br \/>\n9. Drag the latest backup folder to the external drive in the Automator workflow.<br \/>\n10. Save the workflow by choosing &#8220;File > Save As&#8221; then choose &#8220;Application&#8221; from the &#8220;File Format&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; No additional software required<br \/>\n&#8211; Customizable workflow <\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Automation can still be confusing for some users<br \/>\n&#8211; Lack of control over backup options <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Backup_My_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\"><\/span>Why Can&#8217;t I Backup My iPhone to External Drive Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Outdated Software: Before attempting to back up, make sure your Mac device is updated with the latest software.<br \/>\n2. Storage Space: Ensure that your external drive has enough space to store backups.<br \/>\n3. USB Issues: Check your USB cables and ensure that they are functioning correctly.<br \/>\n4. Hardware Limitations: Some older Mac device do not support certain external drives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Tips\"><\/span>Additional Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Keep your external drive in a safe place to avoid any physical damage.<br \/>\n2. Don&#8217;t forget to regularly update and check backups.<br \/>\n3. Use password protection or encryption if possible. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_FAQs_about_How_to_Backup_iPhone_to_External_Drive_Mac\"><\/span>5 FAQs about How to Backup iPhone to External Drive Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Q1: Can I backup multiple iOS devices to the same external drive?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can backup multiple iOS devices to the same external drive, but it might be a good idea to create a separate folder for each device to avoid confusion. <\/p>\n<h4>Q2: Can I stop a backup in progress?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can stop a backup by clicking on the small &#8220;x&#8221; symbol located next to the progress bar in iTunes. <\/p>\n<h4>Q3: Can I backup my iPhone to a network drive?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, it is possible to backup to a network drive, but it requires additional configurations that can vary depending on your network setup. <\/p>\n<h4>Q4: Can I backup to the external drive without iTunes?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, backup can be done via Finder.app. <\/p>\n<h4>Q5: How do I find my backup files on the external drive?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Backup files are saved in &#8216;MobileSync\/Backup&#8217; folders. These backups can then be transferred to a new device or restored back to the original device. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Conclusion\"><\/span>In Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Backing up your iPhone to an external drive on your Mac device is a wise choice to keep your important data safe. Whether you choose to use Time Machine, Finder, third-party backup software or Automator, it&#8217;s important to have a reliable backup strategy. 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