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can i backup to my computer without backing up photos?

can i backup to my computer without backing up photos?

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Posted on Dec 7, 2022 9:10 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2022 9:13 AM

If you have iCloud Photos turned on on your iPhone, your photos will not be backed up to the computer.


If its not turned on, then the photos will be backed up, and there's no way to prevent this other than turning on iCloud Photos.

click here ➡️ Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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Dec 7, 2022 9:13 AM in response to PPCakes

If you have iCloud Photos turned on on your iPhone, your photos will not be backed up to the computer.


If its not turned on, then the photos will be backed up, and there's no way to prevent this other than turning on iCloud Photos.

click here ➡️ Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


can i backup to my computer without backing up photos?

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