Get iTunes on Your PC
To start backing up your iOS device on your Windows computer, get the iTunes app from Apple’s official website, or grab iTunes for Windows from Apple’s Support page if you can’t access the Microsoft Store. if your iOS device is connected to the computer, you will see a tiny smartphone icon underneath “Account” on your PC.
Start the Backup Process
Note: manually backing up your devices will not interfere with any automatic backup settings you have set up. Image credit: Walling via Unsplash All screenshots by Tayo Sogbesan. You can also use third-party software to back up your iOS devices. These provide settings that help you manage and control how much data you decide to back up. Most third-party backup software allow users to have partial backups and the option to back up directly to a computer’s hard drive. If you’re skeptical about the subscription prices, remember that iCloud+ comes with premium features aside from more storage space. These include “Custom Email Domain,” “Private Replay (Beta),” and “HomeKit Secure Video Recording,” among others. If you don’t want to upgrade, back up your data on your PC.
