The iPhone can automatically back up your app data, email, photos, video and other related content in two ways – iCloud or iTunes. Turning off the automatic backup feature can help save storage space on your computer or your iCloud account. ITunes still makes a backup of your system before you upgrade to a new version of iOS and when syncing your device to iTunes. However, you can prevent the automated syncing option to prevent iTunes from backing up each time you connect your iPhone to your computer. Warnings Writer Bio

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