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iPad and iPhone backups

Why does Apple force us to use iCloud to backup our iPads and iPhones?

Posted on Sep 1, 2020 10:43 PM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2020 11:44 PM

they don't, I backup all my ios devices on my computer

go here How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


click the [use your computer]


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iPad and iPhone backups

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