Backup is a feature that is often used when using iOS devices. There are many ways to automatically back up iOS devices, some through iCloud, some through iTunes, and today I will introduce to you a method for automatic backup through the iOS device management software iMazing. Which of these three methods is more suitable for everyone? Let’s take a look with the editor.
Figure 1: Three backup methods
- iCloud automatic backup
iCloud is a cloud service launched by Apple. Users can back up pictures, information, videos and other content through iCloud. Free users have 5GB of storage space. They can upgrade to premium users through subscription to obtain more storage space. iCloud requires a WLAN or other Internet connection to perform automatic backup. In the iCloud settings interface of an iOS device, you can specifically set the backup status of a certain application.
Figure 2: iCloud backup
- iTunes automatic backup
iTunes is a free digital media playback application for Mac and PC that can manage and play digital music and videos.
Figure 3: iTunes interface
After establishing a connection between the computer and the iOS device via USB, device information will appear on the left sidebar of iTunes. Select a specific category to back up this content.
If the content in the device is modified after connection, you can synchronize again in File → Device → Sync.
Figure 4: After iTunes connection
- iMazing automatic backup
Automatic backup with iMazing is mainly divided into the following steps:
- Start iMazing Mini on your computer and connect the device via USB or Wi-Fi. After the connection is successful, you can see the device's storage space usage, battery and other information in iMazing Mini. It provides a convenient way to back up your iPhone or iPad and can automatically back up iOS devices via Wi-Fi or data cable.
Picture 5: iMazing Mini
The first time you connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer, you'll be prompted to set backup options. If you have multiple devices, each device has its own backup options.
Figure 6: Backup options
Click "Change" next to automatic backup to make settings related to automatic backup. In the automatic backup settings page, you can select the backup frequency according to your needs. Generally speaking, when the disk space is sufficient, the higher the frequency, the better. However, depending on the configuration of each person's computer, the frequency can also be lowered to save space.
Figure 7: Automatic backup options
When the device power is too low, automatic backup may cause battery loss, so you also need to select the corresponding power conditions for backup on the automatic backup settings page. When the setting is completed, you can see that the detection light in front of the automatic backup has turned green, indicating that the setting is completed.
- Next is Wi-Fi connection. This feature allows automatic backup when the iOS device and computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, which saves the trouble of manual backup. By default, iMazing Mini will back up your iOS device via Wi-Fi every day and keep the most recent month's backup.
Figure 8: Wi-Fi backup options
- Comparison of three methods
All three methods have their own advantages. Using iCloud to back up is relatively simple and does not require additional settings to automatically back up. However, as a paid service, free users only have 5GB of space. When more content needs to be backed up, additional charges are required. As Apple's official application software, iTunes does not require additional payment, but its functions are relatively simple and there is no scheduled backup function. You must use a USB connection every time you perform a backup, and the operation is not very convenient.
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The backup function of iMazing is relatively powerful. You can choose scheduled backup, encrypted backup, backup location, Wi-Fi backup and other functions to meet the needs of different users. As a small component of iMazing, iMazing Mini can be used for free, so it is more suitable for everyone. Most people use it.
The above introduction is a comparison between the three methods of automatic backup of iOS devices. You can choose a reasonable backup method according to your own needs. Click iMazing download to get the software for free and experience the convenience it brings.