Introduction: How to Backup IPhone to USB Drive and Without ITunes
iTunes can only back up your iPhone to a single location in your PC system drive. This is by far not an ideal place to save backed up iOS files. Here's why:
- the system drive contains your Windows installation and is often limited in space
- if the PC crashes, all content from the system drive is at risk of being lost, including your iPhone backup
This article shows how to back up iPhone to an external drive like a USB stick or another external drive with ease, for free and without the need for iTunes.
Step 1: Download CopyTrans Shelbee on Your PC
CopyTrans Shelbee is a free iOS backup utility which allows you to back up your iPhone wherever you want. Download the program from here:
Step 2: Connect IPhone and Click "Backup"
Connect the iOS device you wish to back up and click on the "Backup" button.
Step 3: Click "Full Backup"
Step 4: Choose Where to Save the Backup Files
It's time to select the location for the iPhone backup. Click on the pencil symbol on the right hand side of the screen and navigate to your external drive.
Step 5: To Begin the Backup Operation, Click "Start"
Step 6: Backup Is in Progress, Sit Back and Relax
CopyTrans Shelbee backs up all iOS data including iPhone settings, iPhone apps, messages, contacts, calendars and Camera Roll.
Step 7: When Backup Is Complete, Click "Done"
Click on the "Done" backup once the backup is finished.
Step 8: IPhone Backup Is Saved to the External Drive
The iPhone backup is now saved to the location of your choice. The backup is identical to the backup made by iTunes. In addition, the backup contains your apps and app documents.
