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Where does iTunes store my iPhone backup file?

Discussion in 'iPhone Jailbreak' started by panda, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. panda Member

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    Can anyone tell me where in my laptop iTunes stores the backup file for my iPhone? Can that file be used to replace another iPhone backup? I've just re-redsn0wed my phone (after Restore) and it's becoming hugely frustrating trying to remember all my settings info (plus, I'm fundamentally lazy, I guess) so I'm hoping to use the old file to simply apply to the re-redsn0wed phone.
    I use 2g iPhone on 3.0.1 syncing on MacBook Pro on OS 10.5.8
    Many thanks.
    panda, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. KabaModern Zealot

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    Try here:
    ~Library/Applications Support/MobileSync/Backup
    KabaModern, Aug 18, 2009
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  3. panda Member

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    Great thank you.
    panda, Aug 18, 2009
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  4. AeroCare Zealot

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    What about on a VISTA laptop?

    So what am I am backing up when I back up C:\users\carlos\music\itunes ????

    Since I lost my laptop due to a hard drive crash last month I'm a little paranoid about backing up everything so it doesn't happen again or when it does I'll have my data current.

    Here's a worst case scenario : I drop and destroy my iPhone because I get so upset when I find out my laptop was stolen.

    What files or programs do I need to have a backup of so I can go buy another WINDOWS VISTA laptop, install iTunes, get a new iPhone and get everything back to how I had it before the disastrous day?
    AeroCare, Sep 13, 2009
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  5. MileHighRob Zealot

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    Aero, on Vista try here:

    C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

    AppData is a hidden folder by default. You may have to make hidden folders visible first, if you haven't already done so.
    MileHighRob, Sep 13, 2009
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  6. AeroCare Zealot

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    Got it, thanks!
    AeroCare, Sep 13, 2009
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  7. Silvertiger New Member

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    Is it possible to migrate a backup to another computer?

    My laptop is dying, and i'd like to move the backup to my desktop so i can restore my phone if necessary.. I did find the backup folders on the laptop, but they seem unique (folder names are very long and alphanumeric) .. can i just do a direct copy over into the same folder on the desktop and have them work?

    any pointers would be apprecaited.

    Thanks

    Silver Tiger
    Silvertiger, Nov 5, 2009
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  8. KKBarnett New Member

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    So now that you know where to find the backed up files, How do you update your iphone if itunes doesn't give you that option. Please please please help me!
    KKBarnett, Dec 17, 2009
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  9. catlovesyou New Member

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    how do you find the backup file on a hp laptop
    catlovesyou, Mar 23, 2012
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  10. chris Administrator

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    Have you tried this, which was recommended above?

    C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup
    chris, Mar 23, 2012
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  11. Sravani Mamuduru New Member

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    What about the PC with XP OS ? Where can I find the back up files... I tried the above "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup", but it is not working... Please help me out in this?
    Sravani Mamuduru, Jul 19, 2012
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