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In This Tutorial We Will Show You How ToDisable Automatic Backups.

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Mac users:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Open a Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
3. Type or copy the following command:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true

4. Open iTunes.
5. Connect the iPhone.
6. You can now Sync without backing up.

To enable Automatic backup in iTunes again use the following command instead:

defaults write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool false


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PC Users:

Windows users can use the same approach:

1. Quit iTunes.
2. Press Win+R (opens the Windows Run dialog)
3. Type or copy the following command:

“%CommonProgramFiles%AppleMobile Device Supportbindefaults.exe” write com.apple.iTunes AutomaticDeviceBackupsDisabled -bool true

4. Open iTunes.

5. Connect the iPhone.

6. You can now Sync without backing up.

Note: You can always simply Click the Corss Icon in the iTunes Message window when iPhone|iPod is syncing – that also skips the Backup.

Important : If you do this – Please be warned – keep in mind to “Manually Backup Your Device” once in a while.