How to backup iPhone: iPhone backup to Windows 11 PC? backup iphone without icloud?

Here's how to perform iPhone backup to Windows 11 PC.

i. Backing up your iPhone without using iCloud is possible through several methods, primarily using your computer. Here are the steps for backing up your iPhone using iTunes or Finder on a Mac or PC:

1. *Using iTunes (Windows or macOS Mojave and earlier)*

#### For Windows:
1. **Install iTunes**:
  - Download and install the latest version of iTunes from the [Apple website](https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/).

2. **Connect Your iPhone**:
  - Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
  - If prompted, enter your device passcode and choose to trust the computer.

3. **Open iTunes**:
  - Launch iTunes on your computer.

4. **Locate Your Device**:
  - Click on the device icon in the top-left corner of the iTunes window.

5. **Back Up Your iPhone**:
  - Under the "Summary" tab, go to the "Backups" section.
  - Select "This Computer" to store the backup locally.
  - Click "Back Up Now" to start the backup process.
  - Ensure the "Encrypt iPhone backup" option is checked if you want to back up Health and Activity data, and set a password for the encrypted backup.

6. **Verify Backup**:
  - Once the backup is complete, you can verify it by going to `Edit - Preferences - Devices` (on Windows) or `iTunes - Preferences - Devices` (on macOS) and checking the list of backups.

#### For macOS Mojave and Earlier:
- The steps are similar to Windows. Ensure you are using the latest version of iTunes compatible with your macOS version.

2. *Using Finder (macOS Catalina and later)*

1. **Connect Your iPhone**:
  - Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
  - If prompted, enter your device passcode and choose to trust the computer.

2. **Open Finder**:
  - Open a Finder window from your dock or by clicking on the desktop and selecting `File - New Finder Window`.

3. **Locate Your Device**:
  - In the Finder sidebar, you should see your iPhone under "Locations." Click on your iPhone.

4. **Back Up Your iPhone**:
  - Under the "General" tab, go to the "Backups" section.
  - Select "Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac."
  - Check "Encrypt local backup" if you want to back up Health and Activity data, and set a password for the encrypted backup.
  - Click "Back Up Now" to start the backup process.

5. **Verify Backup**:
  - To verify that the backup was successful, click on `Manage Backups` in the Finder window and check the list of backups.

Additional Tips

- **Storage Space**: Ensure you have enough free space on your computer to store the backup.
- **Regular Backups**: Regularly back up your iPhone to ensure that your data is always up to date.
- **Encryption**: Encrypt your backups if they contain sensitive information. This ensures that Health, Activity, and other sensitive data are included in the backup.
- **Keep Software Updated**: Make sure that iTunes or Finder and your iPhone are running the latest software versions to avoid compatibility issues.

By following these methods, you can efficiently back up your iPhone to your computer without relying on iCloud. This ensures your data is secure and readily accessible if you need to restore your device.