How to change iTunes Backup Location in Windows 10-How to Change the Backup Location of iTunes

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  • @LurgsHowToGuides
    @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому +15

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    • @TheEpicMeli
      @TheEpicMeli 6 років тому

      Hi, Idid this and selected "back up" not sync. The back up is there in D (mobilesync/backup). However Itunes is not showing it at all when I'm selecting "restore from backup". PLEASE help. I use this for my work and now I have no files.

    • @zorlones
      @zorlones 6 років тому +2

      Lurgs thank you from Italy

    • @joeg3797
      @joeg3797 5 років тому

      did you find a solution for this?

    • @paulmancini7446
      @paulmancini7446 5 років тому

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    • @justART760
      @justART760 5 років тому +1

      hi lurge , my back up was doing fine the last few months until my hp decided to update it self , now when I try and back up my iphone on iTunes it gives me an error message "iTunes could not back up the iPhone xxxxx because iPhone back up was corrupt" also says to delete back up in preference, what can I do to fix this ? do I have to redo everything ?? thank you in ADVANCE for your help!!

  • @dylgreco
    @dylgreco 5 років тому +293

    apple is so extra for all of this, cant just make a change backup setting in their itunes

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +10

      dyl dog Yes that would be so easy for them. iTunes is going anyway. Glad I helped you out. If you would like more How To tips like this video then please subscribe, I am always posting new Videos to help you save time and money. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my Channel.

    • @MsZsc
      @MsZsc 4 роки тому +8

      it's so ironic when they try to be user friendly in one situation it's hopeless in 99 others

    • @aishanzhong365
      @aishanzhong365 4 роки тому +24

      I feel they did this on purpose, pushing users to buy their iCloud storage

    • @robozbeci
      @robozbeci 4 роки тому +1

      incredible irritating, frustration shit

    • @CI_4C
      @CI_4C 4 роки тому

      @@LurgsHowToGuides utter useless c%$p iTunes is...I'm over it

  • @spontanious9340
    @spontanious9340 5 років тому +7

    Spent 3 hours trying to get my phone to restore its backup. I watched this and did it instantly thank you.

  • @tomg5187
    @tomg5187 4 роки тому +8

    250gb of stuff in my backup folder! No wonder my SSD was struggling lol! and i worked in IT for 5 years. FML lol! :D Thanks again!

  • @Revlawl
    @Revlawl 5 років тому +2

    I just got a new phone today. I tried backing up my old and forever I had issues trying to get it backed up because the space on my ssd was filling. I searched a long time to find information to figure this out. After a few hours of trying, I found your video and it helped me redirect! Thank you for your video!! I saved it in a new folder and everything.
    For anyone else working on this, If you do as I do and make more folders than necessary, in your cmd code, make sure to redirect EVERY folder you make. my new direct was D\itunes\mobilesync\backup if you add a folder, include it in your command line!!
    thanks again

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Glad I helped you out. If you want more How To tips like this video then please subscribe, I am always posting new Videos to help you save time and money. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my Channel.

  • @v1ce21
    @v1ce21 3 роки тому +2

    I had a problem when doing a backup on my PC that I get the error message: Your phone is disconnected. After watching countless of useless video's on UA-cam how to resolve this, I found the solution in this video... Thank you. My hat's off for you sir.

  • @leotexas3485
    @leotexas3485 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this! And thank you for posting the update to those who downloaded iTunes through the Windows App ...

  • @TreVox
    @TreVox 5 років тому +4

    MkLink /J "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\Documents\iPhones\MobileSync\Backup"
    You're a lifesaver!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +1

      TreVox Thanks. Have a great weekend. Stay tuned for more helpful tips.

  • @fragmasters_fm
    @fragmasters_fm 4 роки тому +21

    A zillion "Thank you" for helping me solve this problem.

  • @chakigun
    @chakigun 5 років тому +1

    Hi! It's March 2019 --- still works if anyone is wondering. The description of the video was updated so you can make it work for you if you installed using the Microsoft Store (because iTunes behaves better that way... no spammy update notices etc) rather than from the Apple website. Thank you to the creator of this video guide. I really appreciate it. So helpful. Also you sound really fun on your voice and tone. Thank you

  • @MarcelQT
    @MarcelQT 4 роки тому +1

    Worked for me, cheers man. For those who it's not working for, make sure the command entry is adjusted to the name of your own drive. E.g I had to change "D:\MobileSync\Backup" to "E:\MobileSync\Backup"

  • @joestarfish
    @joestarfish 5 років тому +132

    When I entered the command in CMD, I received an error "Cannot create a file when that file already exists"
    Solution: Delete the "Backup" folder on "C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" then repeat the steps again.
    Thanks Lurgs!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +7

      Nice one. Cheers for the info. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my channel.

    • @joestarfish
      @joestarfish 5 років тому +4

      Subscribed! Keep up the good work!

    • @Vbdullah
      @Vbdullah 5 років тому +3

      thanks that helped !!

    • @joestarfish
      @joestarfish 5 років тому

      @@Vbdullah Glad to know :) cheers!

    • @SirHC888
      @SirHC888 5 років тому +4

      I forgot to delete the backup folder on C drive. Now it works!

  • @aleb.giler10
    @aleb.giler10 4 роки тому +15

    MkLink /J "%UserProfile%\Apple\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\MobileSync\Backup"
    This command worked for me. windows 10 / intel core i7 8th Gen / 16 ram

    • @syedur2011sonica
      @syedur2011sonica 4 роки тому

      thank you this command has also worked for me

    • @MA-ez1mx
      @MA-ez1mx 4 роки тому

      Hi, Any idea how can I cancel the command if I want the root to be back again to C drive? appreciate your help!

    • @ngoanhvuofficial3998
      @ngoanhvuofficial3998 4 роки тому +1

      thanks so much

    • @HarbringerSalami
      @HarbringerSalami 3 роки тому

      do you change the "UserProfile" to whatever your pc name is?

    • @aleb.giler10
      @aleb.giler10 3 роки тому +1

      @@syedur2011sonica just saw it! Youre most welcome! Although all the credits to the creator of this informative video =)

  • @faranaijaz
    @faranaijaz 4 роки тому +3

    i am not able to make folder location and getting this message
    C:\WINDOWS\system32>MkLink /J "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "G:\MobileSync\Backup"
    Cannot create a file when that file already exists.

    • @losiento3070
      @losiento3070 2 роки тому +1

      you have to wait for the cutting process to finish then u do the command after

  • @SirHC888
    @SirHC888 5 років тому +1

    Just don't forget to delete the "Backup" folder in C drive and you are golden. Thank you for this!

    • @NJMoo3652
      @NJMoo3652 5 років тому +1

      theres like 4 different backup folders which one?

  • @vincentrobertson5069
    @vincentrobertson5069 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Absolutely brilliant work Lurgs!
    I had an error "Cannot create a file when that file already exists"

    This comment by J fixed it:
    "J
    - 1 year ago
    When I entered the command in CMD, I received an error "Cannot create a file when that file already exists"
    Solution: Delete the "Backup" folder on "C:\Users\%User Name%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" then repeat the steps again."
    Bingo!!
    Thank you Lurgs and J

  • @J101191514
    @J101191514 5 років тому +11

    Thanks a lot, man. It worked when I wrote a variation on your command: MkLink /J “Apple\MobileSync\Backup” “J:\MobileSync\Backup” I didn't need the percentage signs as I presume they are used instead of writing "Roaming", which was not relevant for me since my backup folder was in a different place to yours.

    • @hannerhan9931
      @hannerhan9931 5 років тому

      yup.. me too.. can try this... thanks

    • @Arusha109
      @Arusha109 4 роки тому

      Thank you so muchhhhhhhhhhh! it worked when I follow your command.

    • @RichRonin8
      @RichRonin8 3 роки тому +1

      This worked for me.

    • @jamescooper1485
      @jamescooper1485 Рік тому +1

      Yessssss🎉 this worked for me too ! Thank you both !!!!!!

  • @TrollCarl
    @TrollCarl 5 років тому +8

    Viewers who face problem with hard link creation follow these steps...
    1- Delete current backup folder from MobileSync folder.
    2- Click inside address bar and copy current folder location from address bar. Your current folder location might look like "C:\Users\Guest\Apple\MobileSync\Backup". Whatever it is just copy the full location.
    3- Then use this command mklink /J "C:\Users\Guest\Apple\MobileSync\Backup" "Here write the destination backup folder location for example, D:\Backup"
    4- Press enter
    Hope this helps :)

  • @macacodometal2964
    @macacodometal2964 4 роки тому +7

    "The system cannot find the location specified" need help :'(

    • @Shanopla
      @Shanopla 3 роки тому +1

      change apple computer to apple so it reads like this MkLink /J "%UserProfile%\Apple\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\MobileSync\Backup

  • @christianrichardson1321
    @christianrichardson1321 5 років тому +1

    You are a lifesaver my friend. I'm wanting to upgrade my iPhone but had zero space available to back it up. Thanks!!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Fantastic, it's great when I get such nice feedback on my How To Videos. Glad to have helped. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great 2019 and thanks for visiting my channel.

  • @paulhempel5663
    @paulhempel5663 4 роки тому

    IT took a number of tries, but your latest note from 1/19 along with what you had previously done helped and I finally got there.

  • @schnauzer1805
    @schnauzer1805 5 років тому +7

    Excellent video Lurgs. Absolutely brilliant. My 250 gb ss drive was getting so used up by my Apple backups. This was the solution to clearing up space on the c drive and storing the backups on another drive. Thank you also for updating the command line in January. That helped me big time. I also subscribed to your videos.
    I also use backups in the Apple cloud but I like to have a backup on my own computer. Seems in this day and age I feel safer with two backups. I like keeping my pictures. I don't want to loose them. So to me, it is worth it to pay Apple monthly to backup to the cloud. Paying $2.99 a month for that.
    You the man Lurgs!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      High praise indeed. Thanks for the great comments, that inspires me to carry on with my How To videos. And one thing I've learned over many years is....you can never have too many backups! I've got backups of everything three times over, especially Pictures and Videos. Thanks for subscribing, really appreciate it. Have a great week.

  • @audyhssell742
    @audyhssell742 5 років тому +6

    if anyone can help me I'm having a problem, everything worked fine with redirecting but when i try backing up my iphone it says that my back up is corrupt an i need to delete it. it works fine if i dont redirect it but when i do it gives me that error. please need help

    • @srujananandgajjala6267
      @srujananandgajjala6267 5 років тому +1

      I have the same problem, Did you find a solution ?

    • @shanuthala8046
      @shanuthala8046 4 роки тому

      storage issue. you need another same backup file free storage in same drive to extract those backup data. then only it work.

    • @quintenboumann1488
      @quintenboumann1488 4 роки тому

      Is there a solution for this problem? I do have the same issue. Tried the method described by Lurgs a couple of times but keep getting the error described as above. Also tried to reinstall Itunes, no results unfortunately.
      Thanks!

    • @theresawong9541
      @theresawong9541 4 роки тому

      I have the same issue. Lurgs can you help with this? I was able to follow your instructions to change folders, so thank you so much! :) Now itunes says my back up is corrupt and it won't back up to my computer or icloud! Please help!

  • @saran7720
    @saran7720 4 роки тому +1

    It took sometime for me figure it out in my Window PC. Finally got it done. Even i didn’t see the Link for the Window Pc in the description.when i saw it i already spent too much time figuring it out and found it in my way. Thanks to you sir for the help🙏🏻

  • @ramonincabo
    @ramonincabo 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your help, I just spent 25 mins with the Apple support and they could not give an answer on how to fix it! 5 mins with this tutorial and DONE!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  4 роки тому

      Maybe I'm in the wrong job! Happy to help out. Have a marvellous Christmas🎄.

  • @maciejmynarczyk2395
    @maciejmynarczyk2395 4 роки тому +7

    Help me PLS. When I entered the command in CMD, I received an error "Local volumes are required to complete the operation." PLS I NEED HELP

    • @vulcarona5238
      @vulcarona5238 3 роки тому

      im assuming you fixed this by now but i had the same issue and want this answer to be there for anyone who sees this in the future: make sure the part in the link thats like ' "D:\MobileSync\Backup" '
      matches up with whatever letter you used in naming your other ssd/hard drive. for example, mine was X: so i had to modify that part of the link you copy/paste to make it Backup" "X:\MobileSync\Backup"
      since otherwise it wouldnt know that was the drive i was trying to change it to.

    • @pyroft9040
      @pyroft9040 3 роки тому

      @@vulcarona5238 still it says local volumes i need help pls

  • @okapiday
    @okapiday 5 років тому +10

    Thank you You're a legend

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +1

      Twezy Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great 2019

  • @MrBurkistan
    @MrBurkistan 3 роки тому +6

    I honestly feel like this should be taught in school.

  • @miscgloryofficial4527
    @miscgloryofficial4527 4 роки тому

    ive done this so many times with slightly diff instructions from diff websites, as theres a few ways to do this - and depending on CMD or powershell how that works too - BUT, BUT, BUT, this is by far the easiest method ive ever used...by far...and the quicklets, and not one hassle....thanks heaps!

  • @Lushn25
    @Lushn25 Рік тому

    Thank you very much, this was the best one, and most usefull video on youtube. Ivbeen searching for a tutorial whole day, and now i discovered your. Thank you!!!

  • @bhavyajain8679
    @bhavyajain8679 6 років тому +3

    thank you. I couldn't open cmd on other tutorials. and It might be better for you if you edit the video and blur your ph no. and serial no.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому +1

      Oh dear I hadn't even noticed the ph no. on the screen! Thanks. I should be able to add a caption over it. Cheers for that. Thanks for visiting my channel.

  • @douglasraymond2718
    @douglasraymond2718 5 років тому +8

    Thank you Lurgs. My 128Gig C: drive overflowed whenever I tried to sync or backup my iPad, was at my wit's end till I found your solution. Subscribed to your channel now.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Thank you, really appreciate that. Have a great weekend

  • @EmpireEmperor511
    @EmpireEmperor511 5 років тому +5

    mine says "cannot create a file when that file already exists"
    Edit: it appears i copied Backup instead of cutting it. Deleted it and did exactly what's in the video and it worked perfectly. Thx bro ur a life saver

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Fabulous. Glad it all worked out. I post lots of useful videos so stay tuned. Have a marvellous week.

    • @goldengateducatidoc2839
      @goldengateducatidoc2839 5 років тому +1

      Thanks, that's exactly what happened to me. Fixed it now.

  • @NatoshiSakamoto69
    @NatoshiSakamoto69 5 років тому +1

    Thanks! Worked like a charm, Apple is so annoying!

  • @tomg5187
    @tomg5187 4 роки тому

    You sir are my hero, second time coming back to this video after a system restore and a frustrated night of dealing with itunes, thank you mann!! :D

  • @jel1951
    @jel1951 5 років тому +3

    Little obvious note: MAKE SURE YOUR DRIVE IS ACTUALLY CALLED 'D:' . If not change his CMD text to whatever name your drive is. In my case, it was E: not D:

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +2

      Yeh good point. This backup solution is really for people who have a bit of IT knowledge. Glad I helped you out. If you would like more How To tips like this video then please subscribe, I am always posting new Videos to help you save ⏱TIME and 💰 MONEY. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my Channel. Lurgs.

  • @weirdyoda04
    @weirdyoda04 4 роки тому +6

    This is the simplest feature you could possibly add yet its been missing from itunes for what? a decade or more? And is STILL missing.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  4 роки тому +2

      I totally agree. Should be a very simple feature to add

    • @Ax1oM11oo
      @Ax1oM11oo 4 роки тому +1

      But how do you revert it to the default location thou?

  • @donbastiano7
    @donbastiano7 6 років тому +1

    Thank you very much sir! You are the best. I've searched a LOT about this subject and it kept non working. Even when I called Apple they didn't know how to do that. Thank you! Liked and subscribed!

  • @JoshRimer
    @JoshRimer 4 роки тому +1

    The update in the description worked for me - thanks!

  • @cassianospier3327
    @cassianospier3327 5 років тому +4

    Para brasileiros: DESCRIÇÃO DO COMANDO, pois o youtube faz tradução. MkLink /J "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "E:\MobileSync\Backup"

  • @yazzaf4776
    @yazzaf4776 5 років тому +3

    i had an issue with the command which stated that the folder already exists or something like that.
    I solved it by:
    1.deleting the new mobilesync folder that we created and used the command again, by that it can create its own folder.
    2. changing the command a little to
    because it should be mklink [options]

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Cool. Thanks for the info.

    • @devonfox6592
      @devonfox6592 5 років тому +2

      Hassan Senpai THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Devon Fox Great stuff, well don. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting my channel.

    • @yazzaf4776
      @yazzaf4776 5 років тому +1

      Devon Fox, no problem 😁

    • @Skya334
      @Skya334 5 років тому +3

      Its says junction created but my C drive is still filling up ?

  • @iqbaldhaliwal2655
    @iqbaldhaliwal2655 6 років тому +10

    Thank you :-) very helpful
    My Drive was E instead of D...So I changed the cmd to
    MkLink /J "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "E:\MobileSync\Backup

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      Iqbal Dhaliwal Nice one. Please subscribe to help me reach the magic 1k of subscribers. Thank you.

    • @michaelly2674
      @michaelly2674 6 років тому

      Thanks! Had a problem and realized this was why

    • @MrHakimdadream
      @MrHakimdadream 6 місяців тому

      what if the source forlder isn't at the same place as your's, whats should i type, thank you by the way verry helpfull@@LurgsHowToGuides

  • @mohamedatti2262
    @mohamedatti2262 2 роки тому +1

    mate you are a life saver!!!! thank you so much for this!!!

  • @KingVVIlly
    @KingVVIlly 5 років тому +2

    This is a GREAT video. Much more helpful than any apple tutorials. I have a quick question though: if you want to upload the latest backup to your phone, will the redirect work? Thanks!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      In theory it should do yes. Worst case scenario you could manually copy and paste the contents back from D: to the original C: folder.

  • @muzzledot
    @muzzledot 6 років тому +4

    Thank you for this very detailed tutorial on how to do Itunes song back-ups on a non-default drive. While instructions, as written, did not work with my particular set up, it was fairly easy to tweak it to make it actually. I'd say that you got me 97% of the way there.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      muzzledot Great stuff and thanks for subscribing, really appreciate it. And cool shades on your dog.

    • @muzzledot
      @muzzledot 6 років тому

      Ha ha thx!

  • @RobertWestland
    @RobertWestland 5 років тому +3

    Worked like a charm (App downloaded from Windows App Store) after I remembered to change the USER NAME in the COMMAND PROMPT. Thank you...subbed \m/

  • @dehrk9024
    @dehrk9024 5 років тому +3

    He sound kinda like trump! :D Nice Video Thanks!

  • @erenkaya6125
    @erenkaya6125 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot kind sir, this has actually helped me out more than you can imagine. I couldn't upload my backup file back to my phone because apparently you need almost 3 times the data space of the actual backup file itself in C drive in order to execute what i just said. Moving all those files to D drive has helped. Thanks once again!

  • @terrywhite2318
    @terrywhite2318 4 роки тому

    I am pretty much computer illiterate, but thanks to you my c drive actually has some space now. Amazing video, seriously thank you so much for making it.

  • @zanendraparajuli4229
    @zanendraparajuli4229 5 років тому +7

    To everyone having problems saying path cant be found please look in description the next cmmand prompt is there

    • @yoavyoutube
      @yoavyoutube 5 років тому +1

      doesnt work

    • @yilai_suissa8673
      @yilai_suissa8673 5 років тому +3

      @@yoavyoutube MkLink /J "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\MobileSync\Backup" do this

    • @mickey245
      @mickey245 4 роки тому

      @@yoavyoutube אתה צריך להעתיק את השורה שכתובה לך למעלה איפה שהבקאפ שלךת מה שכתוב אצלו זה לא בהכרח מה שיהיה כתוב אצלך.

    • @mickey245
      @mickey245 4 роки тому

      @@yoavyoutube נגיד אצלי זו הייתה השורת כתובת, תראה שזה שונה מאצלו, ברגע שגילית את זה אז זה עבד.
      mklink /J “%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup” “D:\Apple Backup”

  • @rxrexe2687
    @rxrexe2687 5 років тому +7

    All I get when I enter any of those is "system cannot find the path specified", no matter which of the links in the description I used, I've tried all of them.

    • @lyudachka11
      @lyudachka11 5 років тому +2

      make sure you cut the mobilesync folder from the C: drive instead of copying it. if you can't, just delete the mobile sync folder from the C: drive after copying is done to D: drive. Then the commands should work.

  • @libanjames
    @libanjames 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks brother. You're the man!

  • @RinoDo
    @RinoDo 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much! One of the most useful youtube videos for how-to! Just subscribed your channel today :)

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for subscribing, have a marvellous weekend. 😎

  • @hangc10
    @hangc10 4 роки тому

    Thank you sir!!! you are a life saver.
    Whoever thumbs down is just stupid. They have no knowledge of computer.

  • @ikhwankhaleb3511
    @ikhwankhaleb3511 5 років тому +5

    I like how you show us how to right click the mouse

  • @Racingmix
    @Racingmix 5 років тому +2

    Success following lurgs tips. Windows 10, itunes iOS 12.1.3 update, bricked my phone, likely due to lack of SSD drive space. In hindsight, Apple back up on my computer is the reason my SSD went from 45% capacity to 99% capacity by plugging in my iphone and updating my music in iTunes. When your computer is at 99% storage, there's not much more writing you can do even with 32GB of RAM. Would recommend copy-paste instead of cut-paste because if in the rare instance that the power went out in the paste action progress, you'd lose all the data.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Good tip re. Copy not Cut. iTunes is a nightmare for storage space. Glad to have helped. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great 2019 and thanks for visiting my channel.

  • @aidan.latham
    @aidan.latham 4 роки тому

    savior! No other places online had such a simple and easy to apply solution. Many thanks

  • @dhalahoredeals
    @dhalahoredeals 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much, the command given in the comments section worked for me. Thank you once again.

  • @tmitch5845
    @tmitch5845 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. Very straight forward. Much better than the methods others have put up. Subscribed.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Great stuff. Thanks for subscribing and have a great Christmas.

  • @vivianang3741
    @vivianang3741 5 років тому +1

    Extremely useful and it worked immediately. Thank you so much for this helpful video! Not too sure where you are from but I am hereby sending you love and support from Singapore!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Vivian Ang Thank you. I'm in England. Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

    • @vivianang3741
      @vivianang3741 5 років тому +1

      Lurgs subscribed!

  • @jackrider798
    @jackrider798 5 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU!

  • @ammarbinyasser2325
    @ammarbinyasser2325 4 роки тому +1

    Thx man you save my life

  • @timfairfield407
    @timfairfield407 5 років тому +1

    Very helpful video!!!!
    One more point, if you are using a NAS for storage the /J option should be changed to /D
    That's what I had to do otherwise you get an error saying "Local volumes are required to complete the operation."

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Great info. Thanks for that. Have a marvellous weekend.

    • @ayfanny821
      @ayfanny821 5 років тому

      I follow the original steps and redirect to external hard disk E:\, but i want to change back to NAS, i then del the folders on E:\ and use the command MkLink /D "%AppData%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "Z:\MobileSync\Backup", it returns "Cannot create a file when that file already exists."
      How can I solve this please?

    • @ayfanny821
      @ayfanny821 5 років тому

      I searched online and rename the old back up as old and created "Backup" and also did this: C:\WINDOWS\system32>cmd /c mklink /D "%APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup" "Z:\MobileSync\Backup"
      symbolic link created for C:\Users\Fanny\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup Z:\MobileSync\Backup
      I click the back up folder in C:\, it didn't redirect to Z:\ but keep to prompt to C:\, but i put a file to test and it actually redirected, so is it correct?

    • @ayfanny821
      @ayfanny821 5 років тому

      finally, i still got this error: "an error occurred while reading from or writing to the iphone" anyone can help?

  • @GayaoftheGods
    @GayaoftheGods 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much!
    Backing up my iPhone as I’m typing this, really helped me a lot :)

  • @JustinD089
    @JustinD089 5 років тому +1

    You have no idea how much you just helped me man. Thank you, i definitely subbed

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +1

      Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel and for subscribing. Really appreciate it. Just hope the new Article 13 law doesn't mean loads of my videos get removed.

  • @BillxSand
    @BillxSand 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you man, this is still VERY useful. 👑

  • @AntonChe
    @AntonChe Рік тому

    Hi there, Lurgs, and thanks for detailed review! Please be so kind to advise on these points: 1) what’s better - to use iTunes App from MS Store, or iTunes program from Apple website? 2) and what is the proper way to update iPhone through iTunes - regular one or via “recovery mode / update”? Big thanks! ❤👐

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  Рік тому

      Probably iTunes from Apple but I’d avoid installing it if I was you. It’s not great. I use my iPhone without ever connecting to iTunes.

    • @AntonChe
      @AntonChe Рік тому

      @@LurgsHowToGuides Wow, so surprised to hear that since there are so many articles over web saying you should do it with pc/mac and Apple Support also recommends to make in recovery/update mode.. Now, I’m frustrated a lil bit after your answer :) Thanks for the prompt reply!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  Рік тому

      @@AntonChe Best go with what the majority say, I don’t use it.

  • @davecoley8609
    @davecoley8609 4 роки тому

    Cheers buddy. Was pulling my hair out with this!!

  • @toituxu749
    @toituxu749 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks man, awesome

  • @Djuncle
    @Djuncle 6 років тому +2

    Omg, thank you so much man! Your tutorial worked like a charm :D

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      Djuncle Cool. Glad to have helped. Please subscribe if you found this useful. Would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend.

  • @LT_Dangles_Music
    @LT_Dangles_Music 5 років тому +2

    on my first attempt, i tried to put the MobileSync and Backup folders within a couple other folders on the D: drive, (might have done something to mess it up here), then changed the junction command prompt to show the correct route. command prompt would tell me something like "can't create this file because it already exists". deleted the new stuff in the D: drive, "re-backed-up" my phone to the C: drive, this time ONLY making D:\MobileSync\Backup folders, did the cut+paste, ran the command, and it worked just fine.
    Thank you for the video! With a gaming rig using an M.2 as the boot drive, and the other "fast drives" needing to be filled with games, I've been looking for all possible ways of moving things over to the 2TB drive. This was a big help because my Backup is about 100GB!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +1

      LT_Dangles_Music Glad to have helped out. Good luck with your music and sorry to hear about your accident. All the best.

  • @lifeVstyle
    @lifeVstyle 4 роки тому +1

    شكرا ضبط معي الله يسعدك جربت كثير نفس الحركه اللي تسويها من اشخاص ثانين لكن النص تبعك مضبوط , شكررررا جزيلا , فيه عندي استفسار انا حولته الآن من قرص c إلى قرص d لو ابي احوّله مره ثانيه من قرص d إلى قرص خارجي فرضا f كيف النص بيكون ؟؟ أتمنى تجاوب

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  4 роки тому

      I've Google translated but it didn't make much sense, sorry. Hope it all works for you.

  • @gabriel.vasquesd
    @gabriel.vasquesd 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much. Worked for me

  • @davidflorentinus7305
    @davidflorentinus7305 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the update on the description. Now i don't have to worry when backup my iphone :))

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      David Florentinus Glad it's all working. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

  • @Party316
    @Party316 3 роки тому +1

    Great video - but a helpful missing step: If you can't see the AppData folder, select the View/Hidden Items box.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  3 роки тому

      Great point, was one of my older videos and forgot that step.

  • @Earsex4life
    @Earsex4life 5 років тому +3

    Thank You. Why does apple not have a simple support for this..... Thanks!!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Kyle Gagnon No idea, it's very poor. iTunes is going soon. Glad I helped. Thank you for subscribing. Have a great week and thanks for visiting my Channel.

  • @DJTruco
    @DJTruco 4 роки тому

    Many thanks mate, very easy to follow.

  • @jamiebrown2576
    @jamiebrown2576 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your helpful video. I am a senior who cannot follow all of the detail of your explanation at the speed you talk. It would be very helpful to add the script of your video in the comment section following your video so I can read it. Please understand I am not asking you to slow down your videos...just to add the script at the end as a help. Thank you.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  4 роки тому

      There are subtitles so you could activate that which might help. With this fix you really need to understand what you are doing so make sure you are confident. Stay safe 🙂.

  • @MoMight13
    @MoMight13 4 роки тому

    Worked like a charm, thanks!

  • @DARK_AMBIGUOUS
    @DARK_AMBIGUOUS 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, why does Apple have to make everything so complicated

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  2 роки тому

      No idea! Why you can't just select a backup drive and folder is beyond me, would be a simple addition,. Glad I could help. 😎

  • @zangetsu3354
    @zangetsu3354 6 років тому +1

    Extremely helpful. You're what's great about UA-cam

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      Jan Balbin Thank you, that's nice to hear. Have a great weekend and please subscribe if you can. Thanks again.

  • @markymmg1
    @markymmg1 5 років тому

    Lurgs, excellent!!! It works perfect!!! Now can I backup multiple phones? Also restore from the same location, correct? It will work just as backing up on the desktop...I need to backup mine, my wife and daughter... Each with 256 !!!
    Thanks !!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      markymmg1 just be careful as not sure about multiple phone backups.

  • @lwh100
    @lwh100 5 років тому +1

    Thanks very very much

  • @xentr1c
    @xentr1c 4 роки тому +1

    Best Solution to my problem!! Subscribed instantly as my thank

  • @JohnNiyibizi
    @JohnNiyibizi 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you SO MUCH!

  • @johnm6847
    @johnm6847 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video. Straight to the point and detailed.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому +1

      Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

  • @CherryAkuma
    @CherryAkuma 3 роки тому +1

    thank you much! life saver

  • @achogaspacho
    @achogaspacho 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful, thank you so much! Saved me a big headache!!! :)

  • @pablodev4934
    @pablodev4934 4 роки тому +2

    I tried the command, MkLink /J "C:\Users\Gaurav\Apple\MobileSync\Backup" "D:\MobileSync\Backup" and it said it worked but the little arrow wasn’t on the file so I tried it again and it said local ntfs volumes are required to complete the operation. Any ideas on what I should do?

  • @junyloko
    @junyloko 6 років тому +1

    Thanks a million for this tutorial I used the update from October 2018

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      juny loko Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

  • @nikolainikolaichev
    @nikolainikolaichev 5 років тому +2

    Thank you! Worked perfectly!!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Emmanuel Nicolaides Glad to have helped. Thanks for visiting my Channel, please subscribe if you found this useful, would really appreciate it. Have a great week.

  • @nydesiny829
    @nydesiny829 5 років тому

    Thanks bud, great help!

  • @j.k.4-seven
    @j.k.4-seven 4 роки тому

    Thank you Lurgs! thank you soo much man!

  • @manikbhutani8663
    @manikbhutani8663 3 роки тому +1

    thank you so much. it worked

  • @MrTimSultan
    @MrTimSultan 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for help

  • @renevincent138
    @renevincent138 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you
    J'ai fait ceci pour ma version de windows 10
    MkLink /J "C:\Users\"user name"\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync/Backup" "D:\MobileSync\Backup"

    • @mickey245
      @mickey245 4 роки тому

      mine was this as well, didnt work until i figured that out

  • @nething1087
    @nething1087 4 роки тому

    Hello, I did everything you did and it all worked, but when I went to do the backup it still said not enough storage. I did see it create a new backup in the new backups folder tho. I also had the little arrow on the old backup folder. I have a 128gb phone and 300gb space on my d drive. Thanks

  • @abdulaziztalmhawes8157
    @abdulaziztalmhawes8157 5 років тому +1

    Great thank you, the first method worked.

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Great stuff. Please subscribe if you can, would really appreciate it. Have a great weekend.

  • @builttrainer
    @builttrainer 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant. The easiest thing I'll do today. Cheers!

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  5 років тому

      Great stuff. Glad to have helped you out. Have a great weekend and thank you for subscribing, really do appreciate that.

  • @michaelly2674
    @michaelly2674 6 років тому +1

    Thank you very much! Very simple step by step instructions.
    Question, is there anyway to reverse or change the location after this has been done?

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      To reverse it simply delete the shortcut you created. To change folder then have a read of some of the comments below, others have changed the folder name. Thanks for visiting my channel and please subscribe if you found this useful. Have a great week.

    • @avivx12
      @avivx12 6 років тому

      @@LurgsHowToGuides deleting the file or renaming the folder doesnt work for reversing. please help,

    • @LurgsHowToGuides
      @LurgsHowToGuides  6 років тому

      khryston Shushan If you delete the shortcut
      edirect folder created then the next backup will go to original location on C: