Mobilesync Backup -

Unlike iCloud, which often backs up only the essentials, a local MobileSync backup is a near-complete mirror of your device’s data.

MobileSync backups can take up tens (or hundreds) of gigabytes. Here is how to manage them. mobilesync backup

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Apple\MobileSync\Backup Unlike iCloud, which often backs up only the

Apple replaced iTunes with Finder.

It’s common for the MobileSync folder to consume 50GB, 100GB, or even more. This happens for two reasons: mobilesync backup

If your system drive (C: drive or Mac SSD) is full, you might want to move the MobileSync backup to an external drive. You cannot simply drag the folder; you must create a symbolic link (symlink) so the computer knows where to look.