Backup iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: 4 Methods

It is very essential to always have a backup of any device you're using. Be it your phone or your PC, it's the most reliable way to avoid total loss of data or move data from one device to another. 

That being said, how can you backup iPhone 8 and 8 Plus? There are different ways to execute iPhone 8/8+ backup operation, either with the help of an advanced data-sharing tool, iTunes, Finder app, or iCloud.

Depending on the kind of method you're looking to use in backing up your iPhone 8/8+, this article will help you meet your needs by walking you through the simple stepwise guide to complete the task in a few clicks.

Part 1: Backup iPhone 8 on Any Computer without iTunes [Best Choice]

I know you might ask ‘Why is this the best choice?’ Well, we all know the Apple iCloud has limited free cloud storage of 5GB, and if you're looking to use iTunes it's quite slow, plus the Finder app can only be used on Mac PCs. So, for these reasons, using an advanced data sharing software like MobileTrans is the best way to backup iPhone 8.

MobileTrans can be used to backup iPhone 8/8+ to any computer faster, and unlike using iCloud, users don't have a limit to the size of data that can be backed up as long as your PC has enough storage space to store the data. Besides, MobileTrans doesn't only provide backup tools, it also allows data transfer from one device to another and you can use it to restore backup data handily.

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How To Backup iPhone 8/8+ Using MobileTrans 

Make sure you visit the official website of MobileTrans and install the latest version of the software on your Mac or Windows PC! 

Step 1: Start ‘MobileTrans’ on your Mac/Windows PC and connect your iPhone to the PC using its USB cable

• Click ‘Backup & Restore’ and select ‘Backup’ under ‘Phone Backup & Restore’.

Step 2: Now, tick the boxes next to the category of data you're looking to back up to your computer. Then, hit the Start button to start the backup operation.

Step 3: MobileTrans will begin to backup all iPhone data to the PC. This would take only a few minutes, then afterward, you can disconnect your iPhone from the computer.

It's quite easy to backup an iPhone 8/8+ using MobileTrans. Besides, you don't need any stable internet connection to complete the backup operation! And the backup feature is free to use now.

Part 2: How to Back up iPhone 8 on Computer with iTunes

Although backup via iTunes is slow, the fact is it's the primary solution provided by Apple to backup iPhone to any computer, be it Mac or Windows.

With iTunes, you can back up all your iPhone 8/8+ data ranging from music, calendar, videos, and lots more including the settings. So, without wasting much time, let's proceed to the steps to see how to backup iPhone 8/8+ on a computer with iTunes.

Step 1: Launch the iTunes program on your computer and connect your iPhone to the PC with its cable.

Step 2: Navigate to the top bar of the page and click on the iPhone icon. Then, click on ‘Summary’ and select ‘Backup Now’ in Backup section.

Step 4: Also, if you're looking to encrypt the backup, click on ‘Encrypt Backup’ and type in a password to verify the operation.

Your iPhone 8/8+ data will be backed up to your computer. The process usually takes quite a lot of time to get completed. So, you just have to be patient.

Part 3: How to Backup an iPhone 8 to Mac with Finder

If you're using macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, then this method is suitable for you!

The Finder app is a built-in freeware program on all Mac devices that enables easy backup of iPhone data. Although the steps using Finder to backup the iPhone are almost similar to using iTunes, Finder is quite faster and will allow you to search folders and other drives handily. 

Step 1: Run the Finder app on your Mac computer and connect your iPhone to the PC > Click on your iPhone from the left side of the screen.

Step 2: Uo next, select General and click on ‘Backup all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac’. You can also choose ‘Encrypt local backup’ if you want to encrypt your data and password protect it.

Step 4: Lastly click on Backup Now to begin the backup process.

Part 4: How Do I Back up My iPhone 8 with iCloud

To backup iPhone 8 with iCloud, you need a stable Wi-Fi connection. Plus, you must ensure your iCloud storage space is enough to store the size of data that needs to be backed up. That being said, if you're sure that you're not lacking any of the requirements for your iPhone backup to be successful, don't hesitate to proceed to the steps below and execute the backup process immediately. 

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap your name, then select iCloud.

Step 2: Locate iCloud Backup and tap on the toggle next to it to turn it ON. Then select ‘Backup Now’.

Step 3: Tap on Backup Now to begin the iPhone data backup process.

Conclusion

The iCloud backup is the most popular method most iOS users use in backing up their iPhones. However, users who can't afford to pay for extra iCloud storage space to back up their data can always rely on the other backup methods explained on this page. Though we highly recommend backup via MobileTrans software as it's faster and more efficient.

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