Why does my iPhone say over capacity?

This can prevent iTunes from syncing the iOS device on subsequent sync sessions. When this happens, the Capacity indicator in iTunes may report a large amount of “Other” disk usage for the iOS device. To resolve this issue: Turn off the music or photo sync option in iTunes for the device.

What does a full iTunes backup include?

You should know that iTunes backup includes most of the local data on your iPhone like photos, messages, contacts,call logs, iPhone settings, local files of apps, Keychain data, etc. To save space and time, data that could be downloaded from the server would not be included.

Is iTunes better than iCloud?

The best choice: use both together For the best protection, use both backup options. Take advantage of iCloud Backup’s ease and reliability, while also performing a more comprehensive iTunes Backup at least once a month. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing your iOS data will be there when you need it.

How much storage do I need to backup my iPhone on iTunes?

An iTunes backup would be stored in C Drive by default, and usually, you have to leave at least 10GB of free space in C Drive.

What happens if you don’t have enough storage to backup your iPhone?

If your available iCloud storage is low Make more space available in iCloud by reducing the size of your backup or deleting information that you don’t need. Upgrade your iCloud+ plan. If you still need help, contact Apple Support.

How do I determine the size of my iTunes library?

All replies Open the library to Music view. The size will be at the bottom in the Status Bar. If it is not there, use View > Show Status Bar to enable it.

Is it better to backup iPhone to iCloud or iTunes?

Backing Up to a computer Backing up an iOS device to a computer – either via the Finder or via iTunes – is easy, and much quicker than backing up to iCloud, because the data just goes over the cable that connects your iOS device to your Mac. However, these backups only occur when you sync your device.

Does iTunes backup iPhone save everything?

A computer backup of your device, which is not the same as a sync, includes almost all of your device’s data and settings. A backup from a computer doesn’t include: Content from the iTunes and App Stores, or PDFs downloaded directly to Apple Books.

Is it better to backup your iPhone to iCloud or iTunes?

Can I put my entire iTunes library on iCloud?

If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can store all your music in your iCloud Music Library, including songs you imported from CDs and purchased from places other than the iTunes Store. You can play those songs on any of your computers or devices whenever you want.

How do I backup my iPhone without buying more storage?

How To Backup Your iPhone Without Paying For iCloud Storage

1. Plug In Your iPhone To Your Computer And Transfer Your Photos.
2. Turn Off Photo Library As Part Of iCloud Backup.
3. Turn Off iCloud Photos.
4. Turn On My Photo Stream On Your iPhone & iPad.
5. Turn On My Photo Stream on your Mac or PC.

Can I move my iTunes library to an external hard drive?

Drag the folder called iTunes to your external drive to copy it over. This may take some time, especially if you have a large library. You may have to enter an administrator password. Once the iTunes folder has fully copied over to the external drive, point the iTunes program on the PC to the library’s new location.

How do I reduce iTunes storage on my Mac?

To free up space on your Mac by deleting music from iTunes, you can delete the songs directly from your iTunes library. You can find the steps under “Delete items in iTunes” in this article: Delete music, movies, and TV shows from your device.

Does iPhone backup include text messages?

Yes. Both iCloud and iTunes backups include messages. See About backups for iOS devices – Apple Support.

Why did my music disappeared from my iTunes library?

Make sure that all of your devices have Sync Library turned on, and signed in with the same Apple ID. If you’re still missing a song that you added from the Apple Music catalog, then the song might have been removed from Apple Music or is available under a different file name.

What happens when I merge my iTunes library with iCloud?

If you choose Merge, the songs that you already have on your Mac will be added to your Library and they will also be available on your other devices connected to Apple Music (if they are from the Apple Music catalogue).

How much storage is needed to backup iPhone?

Your app data and iPhone settings will be saved to computer, but the data stored in the server will not be saved, so how much space does iPhone backup take on computer? Usually, a full iPhone backup is larger than 7GB.

Why is my iPhone not backing up when I have enough storage?

One of the most common reasons for a failed iCloud backup is a lack of sufficient iCloud storage. Your iPhone won’t be able to automatically back up to the cloud if there isn’t enough storage space left for the entire backup.

Why is the capacity indicator in iTunes showing up as other?

When this happens, the Capacity indicator in iTunes may report a large amount of “Other” disk usage for the iOS device. To resolve this issue: Turn off the music or photo sync option in iTunes for the device. Click Apply to sync the changes to the device.

How do I fix the iTunes “other” huge space issue?

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How do I know if my iPhone is over capacity?

Take particular note of Other, which sterling mentioned in his/her post. There will always be a small amount of Other on your device, but too much (anything over 1GB) indicates corrupted files that you need to address, as sterling directed. iTunes is telling me my iPhone (4s) is 12G over capacity when the phone shows over 15G free.

What happens to “other” when iTunes backs up?

When iTunes backs up, the “Other” will have significantly decreased, and will stay that way (unless you add mail, Safari history, notes, the usual stuff you would expect to see in the “Other” category)