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Back up your iPhone without running into storage limits

Here's how I avoid the constant "not enough storage" problem when backing up my iPhone.

Olena Khodos

Content Marketing Manager

Date published

July 1, 2026

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Step-by-step process

Step 1

Connect your iPhone and back up just the content you need with AnyTrans for iOS.

Step 2

Set up a recurring backup schedule with Get Backup Pro so you don't have to remember.

Step 3

Mount your cloud storage account on your Mac with CloudMounter.

Step 4

Move older backups there to free up local space.

Step 5

Check back monthly to keep your active backup folder lean.

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