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Here's how to back up iPhone to Mac. Try WiFi Explorer@ https://setapp.sjv.io/c/376211/343321/5114.

i. If you want to back up your iPhone videos, including YouTube videos, to your Mac, you can use the following steps. Keep in mind that downloading YouTube videos may violate YouTube's terms of service, so make sure you have the right to download and back up the content.

### Method 1: Using iTunes (For General iPhone Backup)

1. **Connect iPhone to Mac:**
- Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac.

2. **Open iTunes:**
- Open the latest version of iTunes on your Mac.

3. **Authorize Your Computer:**
- If prompted, authorize your computer to access your iPhone.

4. **Select Your Device:**
- Click on the device icon that appears in the upper-left corner of iTunes.

5. **Back Up Your iPhone:**
- In the "Summary" tab, find the "Backups" section.
- Choose "This computer" under "Automatically Back Up."
- Click "Back Up Now" to initiate the backup process.

### Method 2: Using iCloud (For General iPhone Backup)

1. **Connect to Wi-Fi:**
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.

2. **Open Settings:**
- On your iPhone, go to "Settings."

3. **Tap Your Name:**
- Tap on your Apple ID/name at the top of the screen.

4. **iCloud - iCloud Backup:**
- Scroll down and tap on "iCloud."
- Tap "iCloud Backup."

5. **Enable iCloud Backup:**
- Toggle on "iCloud Backup."
- Tap "Back Up Now" to manually start the backup.

### Downloading YouTube Videos:

As mentioned earlier, downloading YouTube videos might violate YouTube's terms of service, and it's important to respect copyright and licensing agreements. If you have the right to download YouTube videos (for example, if you are the content creator or have permission), you can use third-party tools. Keep in mind that it's essential to comply with YouTube's policies.

ii. Keep in mind that you may need enough iCloud storage space for a complete backup, and a stable Wi-Fi connection is required for the process. Here are the steps:

### How to Back Up Your Entire iPhone to iCloud:

1. **Connect to Wi-Fi:**
- Ensure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

2. **Check iCloud Storage:**
- Go to "Settings" on your iPhone.
- Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
- Tap "iCloud," and then "Manage Storage" to check your available iCloud storage space.

3. **Upgrade iCloud Storage (if needed):**
- If you need more storage, you can upgrade your iCloud storage plan by tapping "Buy More Storage" and following the prompts.

4. **Enable iCloud Backup:**
- In the "Settings" app, tap on your Apple ID.
- Go to "iCloud" and tap on "iCloud Backup."

5. **Turn On iCloud Backup:**
- Toggle on "iCloud Backup."
- Tap "Back Up Now" to manually start the backup process.

6. **Wait for the Backup to Complete:**
- The backup process may take some time, depending on the amount of data on your iPhone and the speed of your Wi-Fi connection. Ensure that your iPhone remains connected to Wi-Fi during the backup process.

### Additional Tips:

- **Automatic Backups:**
- If you want your iPhone to automatically back up to iCloud regularly, ensure that "iCloud Backup" is turned on, and your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi. iCloud will automatically back up your device when it is plugged in, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi.

- **Check Last Backup:**
- In the "iCloud Backup" section, you can see the date and time of the last successful backup.

- **Include Important Data:**
- iCloud Backup includes your device settings, app data, iMessages, photos, and more. Ensure that all the data you want to back up is included.

- **Use Wi-Fi Connection:**
- It's important to perform the backup over a Wi-Fi connection, as large backups may consume a significant amount of data.

### Checking iCloud Backup Status:

You can check the status of your iCloud backups by going to "Settings" - [Your Name] - "iCloud" - "Manage Storage" - "Backups." Here, you'll see a list of your devices and the time of their last backup.

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