Where iTunes Saves a Backup: Search for Stored Data

Mobile devices like the iPhone are in great demand among the population. To work with gadgets, there are various applications and programs. For example, iTunes is a very popular software. The application allows you to synchronize your mobile device with your computer, and also work with information on the tablet / phone. For example, a common function is to create backup copies of user data. You can at any time find the appropriate document and restore it to the iPhone / iPad. Only not everyone understands where iTunes keeps a backup. Where to look for it in this or that case?

For Windows

Much depends on what operating system in question. The fact is that most users work with Windows. Accordingly, the program iTunes keeps backups in specially designated places for this. Where exactly?

The version of the operating system also plays an important role. For example, you can work with:

• Windows XP;
• Vista;
• Windows 7/8 / 8.1 / 10.

In all these versions, iTunes stores backup data in different areas. So in what folders are they stored? Where should I enter the user in this or that situation?

For Windows XP, the following is relevant: Documents and Settings / user (name) / Application Data / Apple Computer / MobileSync. It is required to find a folder named BackUp. It contains all the backups made by the application.

You can also work in Windows Vista. This is far from the most common case. Where does iTunes keep a backup of user data on Vista? You can find it at: Docoments and Settings / username / AppData / Roaming / Apple Computer / MobileSync. As in the previous case, it is necessary to examine the folder "BackAp".

With newer versions of "Windows" it's easier to work. It is enough to go to the hard disk partition on which the OS is installed. Next go to: Users / name / AppData / Roaming / Apple Computer. As before, you need to find the MobileSync folder, and in it - "BackAp".

If there is no folder

Sometimes it happens that there is no necessary document in Windows. Then users think about where the backup copy of iTunes is. After all, the application is working, it saves some information somewhere.

In fact, BackUp is simply hidden from the user's eyes. In order to correct the situation, it is required:

1. Open the "Control Panel".
2. Select "Folder Options" - "View".
3. Mark the box next to "Show files and folders hidden from the user".
4. Click "OK."

Further, it is suggested to go to the addresses indicated above. Now hidden documents will be visible to the user. And the folder BackUp will be found on Windows.

MacOS

Some users work with MacOS. This is by far not the most common case, but it still takes place. Where does iTunes keep a backup of the information in this case?

Find the necessary file will not be difficult. It is enough to proceed to the following address: Users / user / Library / Application Support. This is where the MobileSync folder will be.

Now each user will be able to find one or another copy made by iTunes for iPhone or iPad. If necessary, you can delete it or copy it to removable media.

Determine the version of iPhone

It should be noted that all backups that are made with the help of "HayTuns" are created for specific device models. This means that on newer / older phones the file will not be recognized.

It's clear where iTunes keeps a backup. And how to determine for which smartphone / tablet it was made?

Looks like the instructions for determining the version of the iPhone, compatible with the data, something like this:

1. Find the folder where all copies from iTunes are stored.
2. Open the required package of documents. The folder will contain the Info.Plist file.
3. Start the document with any text editor. For example, "Notepad" is perfect.
4. Find the line: Product Name .
5. Now you should carefully study the information between the lines . That's where something like the iPhone 5S will be written.

Done! It is now clear where iTunes keeps a backup, where to find it, and how it can be understood on which version of the iPhone some data was created.