Three Ways to Back up iPhone X/ XS (Max) to Windows 10 Computer [Updated]

It's a commonsense precaution to back up your iPhone X or iPhone XS (Max) data to your Windows 10 computer in case that the device is lost, stuck in the unknown crashes, or suffering something terrible. Agree but haven't gotten around to it yet? Then, this dedicated post is for you.

We've summarized one native backup solution and two third-party applications that make it effortless in backing up iPhone X/ XS (Max) to Windows 10 PC. Having local copies for the considerable files in your 64GB, 128GB or even 256GB iPhone does be a true life-saver, especially if you're struggling with the limited free storage space from iCloud.

Now, grab your device, the Windows 10 computer, and a USB cable that came with your device on hands, then walk through the following instructions to have a copy of iPhone X/ XS (Max) on Windows 10. If you want to keep data secure in the most reliable way, update the backups periodically.

If your phone is running dangerously scarce on space due to the enormous images, consider transferring photos from iPhone to a Windows 10 computer to make it less overloaded.

Native Apple Program - Free

Getting iPhone X/ XS (Max) data backed up on a Windows 10 PC with iTunes is probably the method that most user adopt for making local archives. It is easy and free of charge, which is also ideal for doing encrypted copies if you want to implement a high level of security for the passwords, website history, and other private data that you need to back up. If you've employed iTunes before, performing an iTunes backup for iPhone X/ XS (Max) on Windows 10 will look familiar to you.

• Open the latest version of iTunes and connect your device to the computer.
• Select the Device button on the upper left of the panel when it appears.
• Under the "Settings" section, choose Summary.
• To the right, locate the "Backups" and check This Computer option.
• Click on Back Up Now button.

Once done, it'll automatically create a full iPhone X/ XS (Max) backup on Windows 10 laptop & desktop for the next time whenever it's connected to iTunes in the same machine. See what to do here if the Apple iPhone Backups are filling up the C drive on your computer.

Should mishaps strike to your device, you can restore from iTunes backups to return it back to its pre-crash state.

Third-Party Backup Strategy - Safe and Easy

Apple's iTunes does the execute task of making a local backup of iPhone X/ XS (Max) using Windows 10 desktop & laptop admirably, but applying one of both 3rd-party iOS data backup utilities will grant you more functional options and more flexibility.

iOS Data Backup & Restore

Embracing both macOS and Windows machine, iOS Data Backup & Restore comes in a rich suite of features, all being suited to any demands on backing up iOS-based devices.

It'll start with a fast and secure scanner to dig in the device deeply and then sort all found objects instantly into categories, which is helpful to tailor what to be included into the backup plan. You can create a full backup of iPhone X/ XS (Max) on Windows 10 or simply specify certain types of data to copy over. Unlike iTunes, it's convenient to have a significant amount of control over the data within the archived files, but also comes with a virtual support on fully or selectively restoring backed-up data in case of a catastrophic failure falling down on your device.

Dive into the wizard below and you'll find that copying iPhone X/ XS (Max) files into Windows 10's hard drive couldn't be easier.

Step 1: Plug your device to the computer

When the tool is installed, open it up and attach the phone to the PC via the USB cable.

Once the device is detected, select the "More tools" in the lower-left corner of the interface.

From the three tabs sitting in the next windows, choose "iOS Data Backup & Restore".

Afterwards, click on iOS Data Backup button.

Here, highlight either "Standard backup" or "Encrypted backup", then hit Start button to move on.

Step 2: Scan the iPhone and choose the type(s) of data to back up

Now, all the supportable types of data will be listed respectively in each category like Media, Message & Contacts, Memos & Others, etc.

You can select one or multiple sorts of files by ticking the associated checkboxes. Alternatively, mark the "Select All" option to save all iPhone X/ XS (Max) files on Windows 10 computer.

Step 3: Create iPhone X/ XS (Max) backups on Windows 10

If you've confirmed the selection, click on the Next button. You're able to monitor the backup procedure via a progress bar in the lower position of the screen.

Phone Transfer

Phone Transfer is best designed for those who are longing for point-to-point iOS backup solution. It centralizes all functions that matter most for backup stuff in one single place and enables you to transfer the selected data from iPhone X/ XS (Max) into a PC running Windows 10 OS directly for backups.

It's worth mentioning that it may take a while to scan the whole device if it's stored a wealth of data.

• Download the software and launch it.
• Connect the photo the target computer.
• Check the box(es) next to the type(s) of data you need to back up.
• Press Start Transfer button and you'll get an iPhone X/ XS (Max) backup on Windows 10 PC.