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How to backup iPhone to computer without iTunes on Windows 11?
For Mac users, I recommend you use the Finder app to backup iPhone to computer. No need to install additional software, safe and reliable data is stored directly on the Mac, without relying on iCloud, to avoid the risk of cloud storage privacy can choose to encrypted backups, including Wi-Fi passwords, health data, etc., and seamless after the restoration of the use of the iPhone can be backed up all the You can backup all the data on your iPhone, including photos, apps, contacts and more.
Backup iPhone to computer without iTunes:
1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with the cable that charges your iPhone.
2. Then a screen will pop up on your iPhone screen asking if you trust this device. Click ‘Trust’ and enter your iPhone's unlock code.
3. On a Mac, a message may pop up asking if you allow access to device information, click Allow.
4. On a Mac, open the Finder and locate Location in the left sidebar, then click on the iPhone device and locate the Backup option on the right side of the screen.
5. If you need an encrypted backup, select Back up all iPhone data to this Mac.
6. Enter your password and remember it, if you forget it, you will not be able to recover your data.
7. Then we can start backing up iPhone, click the Backup Now button on the screen and wait.
8. When the backup is complete, the date of today's latest backup will be displayed at the bottom of Finder.
9. If you want to restore your iPhone backup, connect your iPhone to your Mac, open Finder, click iPhone devices on the left side to select previous backups, click Restore and wait for the restoration to complete.