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Transferring iPhone backups from MacBook to an SSD

Hi all,

So I was wondering if it would be possible to transfer backups of an iPhone that are stored on my MacBook to an SSD. I have seen the files in the storage management section but cannot find them through the finder.


Is there anyway to complete this action.


Thank you

Jay

Posted on Mar 22, 2022 2:24 AM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2022 8:33 AM

Jay1702 wrote:

Hi all,
So I was wondering if it would be possible to transfer backups of an iPhone that are stored on my MacBook to an SSD. I have seen the files in the storage management section but cannot find them through the finder.

Is there anyway to complete this action.

Thank you
Jay



Finder>Go>Go To Library, copy & paste:


~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup




In order to save drive space recent iOS backs are over-written, unless you manually alter the name or from Manage Backups Control click and “Archive” the backup.




Back up iPhone - Apple Support


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Mar 22, 2022 8:33 AM in response to Jay1702

Jay1702 wrote:

Hi all,
So I was wondering if it would be possible to transfer backups of an iPhone that are stored on my MacBook to an SSD. I have seen the files in the storage management section but cannot find them through the finder.

Is there anyway to complete this action.

Thank you
Jay



Finder>Go>Go To Library, copy & paste:


~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup




In order to save drive space recent iOS backs are over-written, unless you manually alter the name or from Manage Backups Control click and “Archive” the backup.




Back up iPhone - Apple Support


Transferring iPhone backups from MacBook to an SSD

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