how do I backup iPhone XR to MacBook PRO?

Just got a new MacBook PRO and wanted to install iTunes to back up my iPhone XR. iTunes is no longer compatible with macOS Monterey. What do I use and how do I connect my iPhone XR to backup and sync it?

Posted on Dec 17, 2022 8:19 PM

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Niel

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Dec 17, 2022 8:22 PM in response to rr from LB

Backups are handled in the Finder, and syncing is done from applications specific to each content type. Click here for more information.

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