Modify the storage path of iTunes backup files

iTunes Backup File Modification Path

With the popularity of smart phones, our phones store a large number of precious photos, address books, text messages and other important data. In order to ensure the security of data, most people will choose to back up their mobile phones through iTunes to prevent accidental data loss or device damage. However, the iTunes backup file storage path is stored in a fixed location on the computer by default, which may not be flexible and convenient enough for some users.

This article will introduce how to modify the storage path of iTunes backup files to meet personal needs and facilitate backup management.

First of all, we need to understand the default storage path of iTunes backup files. In Windows systems, the default path is C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup; in Mac systems, the default path is ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup. These paths may not be intuitive to most users and may not be convenient enough to manage backup files.

If you want to modify the storage path of iTunes backup files, you can follow the steps below.

In Windows systems:

1. First, close iTunes. Make sure iTunes has completely exited before making changes.
2. Open "Run" (you can hold down the Win key and the R key), enter cmd, and run the command prompt.
3. Enter the following command in the command prompt window: cd
4. Then enter the command: mklink /J "new path" "original path", where "new path" is the path you want to modify Backup file storage path, "original path" is the default backup file storage path of iTunes.
5. After pressing the Enter key to execute the command, a symbolic link will be generated in the root directory of the C drive, linking to the new path you specified.
6. Restart iTunes and the backup file will now be stored in the new path you specified.

In Mac system:

1. First, press the "Command Shift G" key in Finder to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Enter the path "~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/", press the Enter key, and find the "MobileSync" folder.
3. In the "MobileSync" folder, find the folder named "Backup" and drag it to the new location you want.
4. Restart iTunes, and now the backup file will be automatically saved in the new path you specified.

Through the above simple operations, you can modify the storage path of iTunes backup files. The advantage of this is that the backup file storage location can be changed according to personal needs. For example, the backup file can be stored on an external hard drive or a spare partition to save space on the main partition of the computer. In addition, if you use multiple computers for backup, you can also store the backup files in a network shared folder for easy management and access.

It should be noted that whether you modify the storage path of iTunes backup files or store them in the default path, you need to ensure the security of the backup files. The best practice is to back up your data regularly and store backup files in different locations to prevent complete data loss.

To summarize, through the method described in this article, you can easily modify the storage path of iTunes backup files. Please proceed with caution and always keep your backup data secure to ensure quick recovery and recovery in the event of an unexpected situation.

I hope this article can be helpful to you, I wish you success in backing up your data and enjoy convenient mobile phone backup management!

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