Backing Up Your iPhone

Backing up your device makes a complete copy of all your data, files, photos, and videos that you can use to restore a new iPhone or iPad in the case of loss or theft.

There are two ways to back up your device—synching to iCloud or saving a copy locally using iTunes. Backing up in iCloud uses Wi-Fi and your available online storage. Backing up to iTunes copies your device to your computer. Here are the differences.

iCloud                                                          

• Stores backups in iCloud.
• The first 5GB of storage is free, after which you must purchase additional storage.
• Must have Wi-Fi, can use your backups anywhere with Wi-Fi.

iTunes

• Stores backups on your laptop or desktop computer.
• Stores as much as your computer’s storage can handle.
• Must be plugged into your computer via USB.

Backing up to iCloud

Backing up to iCloud means that you are sending your device’s data to Apple’s computers for storage. iCloud Backup automatically backs up your device every day. Backup runs when you are connected to Wi-Fi, plugged into a power source, and your iPhone is locked.

Your Apple account comes with 5 GB of free space, but you can purchase more if you wish.

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > [device name] > iCloud Backup . You may have to verify your identity with your password and secret questions.
2. Turn on iCloud Backup . You may have to confirm that your device will no longer automatically backup when connected to iTunes.
3. You can tap Back Up Now to force a backup. You have to be connected to power, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi.

If you need more space, you can buy additional space or create more space in your iCloud drive by deleting existing files, photos, etc.