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iPhone backup space problem

hi,

i have an iPhone 11 pro 256gb and also a MacBook pro 256. I want to make a backup but there is not enough space so it s not possible.


Is there a way to change the location of the backup to an external drive?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 24, 2020 12:54 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2020 1:01 PM

Well, yes, but it’s sort of unofficial. You create a backup directory on the external drive, copy the current backup folder to it, then replace the current backup folder with a symbolic link to the new location. Here’s a cookbook type solution if you are not a Unix adept: https://www.imore.com/how-move-your-iphone-or-ipad-backups-external-hard-drive

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Mar 24, 2020 1:01 PM in response to kostasmar

Well, yes, but it’s sort of unofficial. You create a backup directory on the external drive, copy the current backup folder to it, then replace the current backup folder with a symbolic link to the new location. Here’s a cookbook type solution if you are not a Unix adept: https://www.imore.com/how-move-your-iphone-or-ipad-backups-external-hard-drive

iPhone backup space problem

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