Want to know how to delete old iPhone backups? Read on to get a complete guide to remove your iTunes and iCloud backup.
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Apple offers two choices – iTunes and iCloud to help you make backups for iPhone as a safeguard against accidents. Someday you may need to remove some old iPhone backups because of the limited storage space on your computer or in iCloud. The tip is going to tell you how to delete these iTunes and iCloud backups.
Step 1. Launch iTunes.
Step 2. In the menu bar, choose iTunes > Preferences; for PC users, choose Edit > Preferences.
Step 3. Click Devices.
Step 4. Choose the backup that you want to delete from the list, click Delete Backup and then confirm.
How to Delete iPhone Backup in iTunes
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Download NowStep 1. Download and install Primo iPhone Data Recovery to computer > Run it > Choose Recover from iTunes > Click Next.
Delete iTunes Backup Using Primo iPhone Data Recovery – Step 1
Step 2. Wait seconds for the scanning result > Select a backup from the list > Click the Delete icon.
Delete iTunes Backup Using Primo iPhone Data Recovery – Step 2
Step 1. Go to settings > iCloud > Storage.
Step 2. Tap Manage Storage.
Step 3. Choose the backup you don’t need and tap Delete Backup.
Step 4. A popup will show up, asking if you want to turn off backup and delete all backup data for the device. Select Turn Off & Delete.
Step 1. In the menu bar, choose the Apple shaped icon > System Preferences.
Step 2. Click iCloud > Click Manage.
Step 3. Click Backups on the left, select the backup you don’t need, and then click Delete.
Step 1. Open iCloud for Windows > Click Storage.
Step 2. Click Backups on the left, select the backup you don’t need, and then click Delete.
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