Iphone Backup To Computer Location

(Yes, the path is the same, but the managing app differs.)

In an era where laptops often have small SSDs, Apple's insistence on burying massive backup files in hidden system folders without an option to change the path easily is a significant pain point. iphone backup to computer location

You can move the backup folder to an external drive and create a "Symbolic Link" to trick the computer into finding it there. However, this is a technical process. If done incorrectly, it can result in corrupt backups. For most users, it is safer to use third-party software designed for external storage than to hack the system file paths. (Yes, the path is the same, but the managing app differs