Changing backup method

I moved from back up on my computer to iCloud. How can I delete the backup on my computer and free up all that space?

iPhone Xs, iOs 15.5

Thanks

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Jul 10, 2022 11:34 PM

Reply
5 replies
Sort By: 

Jul 11, 2022 5:40 AM in response to PAL699

Hi PAL699,

sorry didn't understood you meant on PC.



To find backups stored on your PC


Search for the backup folder on Windows 8 or 10

  1. Find the Search bar:
    • In Windows 8, click the magnifying glass in the upper-right corner.
    • In Windows 10, click the Search bar next to the Start button.
  1. In the Search bar, enter %appdata%. If you don’t see your backups, enter %USERPROFILE%.
  2. Press Return.
  3. Double-click these folders: "Apple" or "Apple Computer" > MobileSync > Backup. 


Let me know if this helps you!

Reply

Jul 11, 2022 6:40 AM in response to turbosquirrel54

This is the location on my PC: C:\Users\PC\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

But to my great surprise, the folder is empty. in iTunes, "Latest backups" shows a backup to iCloud and also "to this computer".

The iCloud backup has 63GB. I expect to find this also on my PC.

What are the next steps?

Thanks

Reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Changing backup method

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.