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KashDiesel
Apr 03, 2025Iron Contributor
How to backup iPhone to computer without iTunes on Windows 11?
My iPhone 14 Pro Max free storage is not enough and only 10GB left. I plan to backup iPhone to Windows 11 computer as it has more than 500GB free space. So I downloaded the iTunes app from Microsoft ...
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Apr 03, 2025Iron Contributor
If you're looking for a way to backup iPhone to computer without iTunes, there are several alternative methods you can try. Here are some options:
1. Using File Explorer
You can manually back up your photos and videos without any software. Here’s how:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Unlock your iPhone and allow the computer to access it when prompted.
- Open File Explorer on your Windows computer.
- Click on This PC in the left sidebar, and you should see your iPhone listed under Devices and drives.
- Open your iPhone icon, then navigate to DCIM folder to find your photos and videos.
- Copy and paste the files you want to back up to your desired location on your computer.
2. iCloud Backup
If you have adequate iCloud storage, you can use it to backup iPhone to computer without iTunes and then download the files you need to your computer:
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.
- Tap Back Up Now to create a backup.
- On your Windows computer, you can access iCloud via the web:
- Go to iCloud.com.
- Log in with your Apple ID.
- Download photos, notes, contacts, or other data as needed.