5 Solutions on How to Backup iPhone Photos

Solution 2: How to backup iPhone photos with iCloud

2.1 Basic introduction of this option

Are your iPhone photos protected against unexpected loss? One backup option available at your disposal is iCloud. iCloud has a photo backup feature known as Photo Stream where you can sync and backup your iPhone photos. The main weakness with iCloud as a backup option, however, is that you cannot completely rely on it to manage your important memories because it doesn’t perform a long-term backup of photos.

2.2 Steps to backup iPhone Photos to iCloud

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the internet

In order to access iCloud and back up your iPhone photos, you must be connected to the internet either via 4G/5G (cellular connection) or via Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Go to the iCloud app on your iPhone

On your iPhone, tap "settings". Scroll down until you find the iCloud application as shown below.

Step 3: Turn iCloud backup on

Tap the iCloud app and scroll down. Select "backup" and choose "iCloud Backup". Make sure that "iCloud Backup" is turned on

Stay connected until the process is complete. iCloud will automatically back up your Photos every day that you stay connected to the Internet and the iCloud backup option is turned on.

To verify that you have backed up your iPhone, tap "Settings" then tap the "iCloud" app icon, then go to "Storage" and then tap the "Manage storage" button. Select your device and view your backup details.

2.3 Pros and cons of iCloud backup

Pros

1. iCloud as a backup option is easy to use. There are no complicated software to install and use. The only thing you need to do is to stay connected to the internet and you can start backing up your photos within seconds.
2. Another advantage of iCloud is that it is free. There is no need to buy any software to back up your photos.

Cons

As we have already mentioned, one limitation with this backup option is that is time-bound. According to Apple, your photos will automatically be deleted after 30 days. You can only backup up to 1000 latest photos. so if you have more than 1000 photos that you want to back up, you might not be able. Also, iCloud can only give you 5 GB of storage space free. This can be very limiting for those who have a lot of data to back up. iCloud cannot preview files before you back them up, unlike Dr.Fone - Phone Backup (iOS) tool that gives you the option of previewing files before you begin backing them. And you can also selectively backup these iPhone photos according to the introduction in the above part.

Solution 3: How to backup iPhone photos with iTunes

3.1 Basic weakness of this option

You can also back up your iPhone photos with iTunes. However, for many people, this option is extremely tricky and difficult to understand. Among Apple's options of backing up data, it is the most difficult.

3.2 Steps to backup iPhone photos with iTunes

Here are the instructions on how to back up your iPhone using iTunes.

Step 1: Launch iTunes from your dock

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the computer

Connect your iOS device to the PC via a USB cable. Once the connection is complete, select iPhone at the top right section of the screen as shown below. Please ensure that you have installed the latest version of iTunes.

Once you have selected the iPhone device, you can Right-click the device and select "Back Up"

Step 3: Go to the summary tap

Make sure you go to the Summary tab and click the large Back Up Now button as shown below. Next, Click the Sync button at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4:Notice the progress bar

Your backup progress will begin immediately and you can notice the progress bar as shown below

Once completed, your backup will be completed and the time you last updated indicated. If you want to see the list of your backups, you can go to "Preferences" and select "devices"

3.3 Pros and cons

Pros

iTunes backup is easy and straightforward. Everything that is backed is automatically backed up to iCloud which makes it easy for you to restore the backed up data. In addition to that, iTunes enables encryption of data to protect your privacy. Also, all your passwords are backed up.

Cons

As with iCloud, iTunes also has space limitations. Also, there is no option to preview your files so you don't have a choice which files to backup and which ones you should leave out. Considering the space constrain, this is a big limitation. And you can't view your backup files on your computer because of the format problem. If you can't stand these weaknesses of iTunes backup, you can back to "Solution 1", Dr.Fone can perfectly solve these problems.

Solution 4: How to backup iPhone photos with Google Drive

4.1 Basic knowledge of this method

Google Drive is Google's crowd storage service that one can use to store important documents including photos. With the 5 GB free space, that is enough to store your iPhone photos in order to protect yourself against losing them. However, you can upgrade your free 5GB to a paid subscription for more space. The good thing about Google Drive is that it works with any platform including iOS. Let's learn how to back up photos on iPhone.

4.2 Steps to iPhone backup photos

Backing up your iPhone photos to Google Drive only takes a couple of steps to complete

Step 1: Sign in to Google Drive

Download Google Drive and install on your phone. Next, sign in with your Gmail. Ensure your iPhone is connected to the Internet.

Step 2: Go to your iPhones Google Drive settings and select photos

Step 3: Go auto backup

Next, select photos and go to "Auto backup" and turn it on.

Step 4:: Give permission to Google Drive to automatically backup your photos

The next thing is to give permission to Google Drive to automatically back up your photos. Go to settings, select the "Drive" app then click "Photos" and turn it on as shown below

Now return to Google Drive and refresh the app so that it can automatically upload your photos.

4.3 Pros and Cons

Pros

As you can see, Google Drive is free and you don't need to have your iPhone with you to access your photos once you have backed them up. It is free and convenient.

Cons

Google Drive has a free space limit of 5 GB. So if you have a lot of photos to back up, you will have to expand the space by subscribing. The process of downloading, installing, signing up, and eventually backing up photos is a bit complicated.

Solution 5: How to backup iPhone photos with Dropbox

5.1 Basic knowledge of iPhone photos backup with Dropbox

Dropbox is a popular cloud backup option loved by many. The basic free storage space is 2GB, but you can get more space by opting for a monthly subscription which gives you 1 TB of space. If you want to backup your photos with your Dropbox, there is a Dropbox app for iOS which is very straightforward.

5.2 How to backup photos on iPhone with Dropbox

Step 1:Download and install Dropbox app

Go to Dropbox official website and signup for a Dropbox account if you don't have one. Download an iOS version of dropbox and install in your iPhone.

Step 2: Launch Dropbox

Next, you need to Launch Dropbox on the iPhone and log in to your account

Step 3: Begin uploading

To "Camera Upload", select “Only Wi-Fi” and then tap “Enable”. This provides your Dropbox with access to your iPhone and it will start uploading photos for storage in your Dropbox. If you are using mobile data, select "Wi-Fi + Cell"

Depending on your internet speed and the size of your photos, the process should take between few minutes and several minutes.

5.3 Pros and Cons

Pros

Dropbox is very easy and straightforward. If you don't have many photos to backup, it is free. You can also access your backed-up data from any computer by logging in using the same login details.

Cons

Backing up iPhone photos with Dropbox can be expensive if you have many photos to back up. This may not be affordable to many people