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Why does iTunes backup my iPhone every time I sync?

Asked by fortune425 (39 points) | asked 2 months ago | 4 responses | “Great Question” (0 points) | Flag as…

It makes the syncing process twice as long. How do I disable automatic backups?

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cheebdragon's avatar

in the settings or prefferences tab. Or when your phone is connected you can right click where your phone is off to the left of the screen and hit the prefferences from there.

klaas4's avatar

OK, and now step-by-step. Click on, go to…

Hollister0221's avatar

I know really? LOL. I just think it’s part of the new software when you download apps. I have not tried but I think if after u have synced the apps u want go to the apps tab and don’t allow sync unti you download anymore. This may cure and I hope for as much as I wrote.

bmrumble's avatar

From what I understand, this is a result of Apple forcing all apps into their own “sandbox” and not allowing them to write info to other parts of the phone. All changes have to be saved into the app’s own code and therefore the entire app has to be backed up in order to save your data. Crappy move on Apple’s part and now my sync takes 20 minutes.

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