iPhone X: Back up data - this is how backups work

To avoid losing data, it is important to create backups regularly. On iPhone X, you have the option to set up automatic backups. In addition to automatic backups, you also have the option to manually create a backup.

How to create a backup for your iPhone X

You can create a manual backup either directly from your iPhone X or via iTunes.Follow these steps to create a backup directly from your iPhone:

1. Connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network first, as the backup will be downloaded to iCloud.
2. Then go to Settings and tap your name at the very top of the overview.
3. Then select "iCloud" and tap the "iCloud Backup" option. Aktiveren you here the slider at the option "iCloud backup", backups are automatically created.
4. Now tap on "Create backup now". It is important that you do not interrupt the network connection, otherwise the backup can not be completed.

Under the option "Create backup now" you will also find the date and time of the last successful backup.

Create backup via iTunes

You can also create a backup of your iPhone from iTunes.

1. Starten Sie iTunes auf Ihrem Rechner und verbinden Sie Ihr iPhone X per USB-Kabel.
2. Wählen Sie in iTunes Ihr iPhone aus und wechseln Sie in den „Übersicht“-Tab.
3. Klicken Sie dort auf die Option „Backup jetzt erstellen“ und warten Sie, bis der Vorgang abgeschlossen ist.