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why can't i back-up my iPhone using an external back-up drive?

why can't i back-up my iPhone using an external back-up drive?

Posted on Aug 5, 2022 10:01 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2022 10:07 AM

"Why" questions can only be answered by Apple. We are users......just like you.

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