Locating Apple Backup Files

Purpose

Find where Apple iPhone/iPad backups are stored on your computer for troubleshooting, migration, or cleanup.

What You’ll Need

• A Windows PC or Mac

• iTunes (for Windows or macOS Mojave and earlier)

• Finder (for macOS Catalina and later)

• Access to your computer user profile

Step-by-Step Guide

On Windows

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to:

   \Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\


3. Each folder represents a backup of an iOS device.

💡 Tip: If AppData is hidden, enable View > Hidden Items in File Explorer.

On macOS Catalina and Later (using Finder)

1. Open Finder.

2. In the top menu, click Go > Go to Folder….

3. Type:

   ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/


4. Press Go to access the backup folder.

On macOS Mojave and Earlier (using iTunes)

1. Open Finder.

2. In the top menu, click Go > Go to Folder….

3. Type:

   ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/


4. Press Go to view your iTunes backups.

Tips for Best Practice

• Do not move or rename backup files, as it may corrupt them.

• Use encrypted backups in iTunes/Finder to include passwords, Health, and Wi-Fi settings.

• To save space, delete old backups via iTunes > Preferences > Devices (Windows/macOS Mojave) or Finder > Manage Backups (macOS Catalina+).

• For easier access, consider switching to iCloud Backup for automatic storage and retrieval.

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