Open a finder window by clicking the finder icon in the dock. Connect your iphone to your mac via a cable. Click itunes in the menu bar, then choose preferences.
See The Iphone Listed On Locations On The Finder Sidebar.
You don’t need to connect any device to the internet. Locate settings and click on summary. This step would let your iphone discover your mac.
To Encrypt The Backup, Click ‘Encrypt Backup’ And Type In Your Password To Confirm The Operation.
Select the photos you want to backup and tap the share button. Connect your iphone to the mac, unlock the iphone screen, and then click trust to allow the mac to access your ios device. Go to the general tab and locate back up all data on your iphone to this mac.
Click On ‘Summary’ > Choose ‘Backup Now’ Under Backup.
You will see your iphone information. Connect iphone and external hard drive to mac. Click your iphone icon at the upper left corner in itunes.
To Use The Finder To Back Up Iphone, Macos 10.15 Or Later Is.
Select the “encrypt local backup” checkbox and create a memorable password. Open photos app on iphone. An indicator will notify you of your backup process's progress or the current status.