{"id":39199,"date":"2017-12-26T09:34:47","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T09:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/?p=39199"},"modified":"2017-12-26T09:34:47","modified_gmt":"2017-12-26T09:34:47","slug":"4-ways-to-fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-1361","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/entips\/4-ways-to-fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-1361.html","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Fix iTunes Could Not Backup the iPhone Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When iTunes could not backup the iPhone, you probably will become worried about how to solve this problem. If iTunes could not backup iPhone, I will think about the reasons and the ways to fix this issue. In the following paragraphs, I will show several solutions to solve iTunes could not backup the iPhone issue for different cases. This article will also introduce how to backup iPHone to pc in detail, if you want to know how to backup iPhone to Mac, see : <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/how-to-sync-iphone-to-new-mac-without-losing-data.html\/\" title=\"How to Sync iPhone to New Mac\" target=\"_blank\">How to Sync iPhone to New Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"anchor-list-dark\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part1\">Part 1: How to Fix iTunes Could Not Backup the iPhone Because the iPhone Disconnected Issue<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part2\">Part 2: How to Fix iTunes Could Not Backup the iPhone Because an Error Occurred<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part3\">Part 3: Try to Back Up iPhone with iTunes Alternative \u2014 Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#part4\">Part 4: Fix iTunes Could Not Backup iPhone Issue via iCloud<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part1\"><strong>Part 1: How to Fix iTunes Could Not Backup the iPhone Because the iPhone Disconnected Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If iTunes could not backup the iPhone due to the iPhone disconnected during the backup process, and a dialog popped up like \u201ciTunes could not backup the iPhone (\u2018name\u2019) because the iPhone disconnected\u201d, you may have no idea to fix this problem. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-1.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-1.jpg\" title=\"iTunes could not backup the iPhone\" alt=\"iTunes could not backup the iPhone\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Actually, this error message is usually due to the error of the USB or the connection. You can check if your USB cable adapter of iPhone is damaged or frayed, for this is more likely to cause the disconnection issues with a computer. Therefore, you can try to change a new USB cable to fix \u201ciTunes could not backup iPhone because the iPhone disconnected\u201d issue. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\" id=\"part2\"><strong>Part 2: How to Fix iTunes Could Not Backup the iPhone Because an Error Occurred<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When iTunes could not backup the iPhone because an error occurred, you may get some error dialog like: iTunes could not back up the iPhone (iPhone name) because an error occurred. This issue may be due to your outdated iTunes version. You can check if the iTunes version on your computer is the latest one. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-2.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-2.jpg\" title=\"some error dialog\" alt=\"some error dialog\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If your iTunes is not the latest version, you can try to download the latest one to install on your computer to fix \u201ciTunes could not backup iPhone because an error occurred\u201d. You only need to head to \u201cHelp > Check for Updates\u201d in iTunes. Then it will automatically check the updates of iTunes. Here, you can download and install of the latest version on your computer.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-3.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-3.jpg\" title=\"download and install of the latest version on your computer\" alt=\"download and install of the latest version on your computer\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"part3\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 3: Try to Back Up iPhone with iTunes Alternative \u2014 Leawo iTransfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If the above two methods can not fix iTunes could not backup the iPhone issue and you really have no idea on how to solve the problem, you can try to use Leawo iTransfer to back up iPhone without iTunes. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer\/\" title=\"Leawo iPhone Transfer software\" target=\"_blank\">Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong> can help you to manage up to 12 types of files and data, including photos, videos, music, contact, note, books, etc. You can use it to transfer and manage all these files and data between iOS devices and computer. First, you need to download and install this iTransfer on your computer. Now, let\u2019s have a look at how to backup the iPhone with Leawo iTransfer. Here I would like to take photos for instance. <\/p>\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"jumbotron of myjumbotron-1\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/products-banner\/itransfer.png\" alt=\"iTransfer\" width=\"100%\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/itransfer\/\" title=\"Leawo iPhone Transfer software\" target=\"_blank\">Leawo iTransfer<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"win_icon\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u2609 Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.<br \/> \u2609 Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.<br \/> \u2609 Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, etc.<br \/> \u2609 Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mt10\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_win1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/downloads\/itransfer-mac.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/images\/icon\/Trial_mac1.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 1. Connect iPhone to PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Run the Leawo iTransfer on your PC and then plug iPhone to the PC via USB cable. Leawo iTransfer will detect your iPhone automatically.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-4.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-4.jpg\" title=\"Connect iPhone to PC\" alt=\"Connect iPhone to PC\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-h3\"><strong>Step 2. Select and Transfer Photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When the iPhone libraries showed in the left interface, you can head to \u201ciPhone > LIBRARY > Photos\u201d. iPhone photos will be displayed in the right interface. Select photos you need to back up and right click one of them to choose \u201cTransfer to > My Computer\u201d. A dialog will pop up to ask you to choose the target output directory by click \u201cChange\u201d to browse folders. After that, click \u201cTransfer Now\u201d to transfer photos to PC. Wait until the transfer process is completed. <\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-5.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-5.jpg\" title=\"Select and Transfer Photos\" alt=\"Select and Transfer Photos\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>As you can see in the above introduction, Leawo iTransfer has a say on how to fix iTunes could not backup the iPhone issue, for it can serve as an iTunes alternative to back up iPhone files. If you want to back up other files on iPhone, you can select the library you need refer to the specific steps. Leawo iTransfer is really quite fantastic to use to back up files. In the following part, I would like to introduce other solutions to help you if you don\u2019t want to use the above 3 three methods. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"part4\" class=\"wp-part pl20 mt10\"><strong>Part 4: Fix iTunes Could Not Backup iPhone Issue via iCloud<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can also use iCloud to back up iPhone if iTunes could not backup the iPhone. Here, I will set iPhone photos as an example. The following are the details. <\/p>\n<p>1. Launch the \u201cSettings\u201d on your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>2. Click your \u201cName\/Apple ID\u201d on the top of the panel.<\/p>\n<p>3. Tap \u201ciCloud\u201d and then tap \u201cPhotos\u201d to turn the \u201ciCloud Photo Library\u201d to \u201cON\u201d state, then pictures will be saved to iCloud automatically. (If you want to optimize the photo storage, you can turn either \u201cOptimize iPhone Storage\u201d or \u201cDownload and Keep Originals\u201d in the same panel to \u201cON\u201d state.)\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"tc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-6.jpg\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.org\/tutorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/fix-itunes-could-not-backup-the-iphone-issue-6.jpg\" title=\"turn the iCloud Photo Library to ON state\" alt=\"turn the iCloud Photo Library to ON state\" width=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <\/div>\n<p>If you want to back up other iPhone data and files via iCloud, you can enable your needed library on iCloud through \u201cSettings\u201d on your iPhone. Then you will be able to view and manage the iPhone files on iCloud easily. You should know that the free storage space is only 5GB, but you can purchase more space in case you need. <\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, this guidance has introduced you some solutions to fix \u201ciTunes could not backup iPhone because iPhone disconnected or an error occurred\u201d. You can try to use these methods to solve the problem. However, I really recommend you to use Leawo iTransfer to fix this issue, for it is really convenient to back up iPhone via Leawo iTransfer. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When iTunes could not backup the iPhone, you probably will become worried about how to solve this problem. If iTunes could not backup iPhone, I will think about the reasons and the ways to fix this issue. 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