- iPhone Backup/Restore
- iTunes Backup/Restore
by Jenefey AaronUpdated on 2019-07-25 / Update for iTunes Data
The library is now over 1.2TB in size and I cannot find a reliable way to reduce the library's size in such a way that its data integrity remains the same. Ideally I would like to take apps that I no longer use frequently out of the main library, but be able to reinstate them later if needed. (The Mobile Applications folder alone is 311GB).
Select Command+Shift+G and type /Music/iTunes/ to open the iTunes folder. Rename iTunes Library.itl to iTunes Library.old within the iTunes folder. Navigate to Previous iTunes Libraries and copy the latest library file. They include the date within the filename. Subscribe to Wondershare Tech channel: Source article: https://www.wondershare.co. How to Move Your iTunes Library. You can move your iTunes library to a different folder, computer, or drive. Here's how to do it, even in macOS Catalina, which ditches iTunes for the Music app. ITunes might have an easier time remembering the file pathways if you import from the end source. Even with your library size it shouldn't take more than two hrs or so to import (extrapolating from my library size on a USB 1 external). However, sound check and artwork may indeed take all night.
Taking routine backups in iTunes makes it easy for us to recover iOS data. But the fact is, these backups eat up Gigabytes of space on your computer, and sometimes you don't even notice this. You may want to delete iPhone, iPad, iPod backups in iTunes, when:
- No enough storage space is available on your PC
- To many old and useless backups are stored in iTunes but only the latest are in need
- iTunes backup file is corrupted
Spend a few minutes to read the following, and you'll get a detailed tutorial with pictures on how to remove old iTunes backup on PC, which helps save more hard drive space.
How to Delete Old iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Backups in iTunes on Windows and Mac
To delete iTunes backup files, there are 2 ways:
The following shows the details:
Way 1: How to Remove iTunes Backup within iTunes.
Step 1: Launch iTunes on your computer
Step 2: In the menu bar, go to Preferences.
- Window OS: click on 'Edit' on the upper left of the iTunes interface > click 'Preference'
- Mac OS X: click on 'iTunes' on the upper left of your screen > click on 'Preference'
Find My Itunes Library
Step 3: Click on 'Devices', and this will show a list of all iOS device backups stored by iTunes.
Note: When you delete iTunes backup files on computer, you don't need to connect your iOS device to PC or Mac with USB cable.
Step 4: Select backups you'd like to delete, and click 'Delete Backup' button. Then click 'OK' to confirm.
Note: The backup files are not actually removed until you click on 'OK'. So if you make a mistake, you can choose 'Cancel' and to get back the backup and then return to 'Preference' to try again.
Way 2: Delete iTunes Backup by Going into the Application Data Folder
If iTunes doesn't provide you with all the backups, you can use this method.
Step 1: Find iTunes backup location on your computer and then find the Application Data folder.
iTunes backup location:
Mac | ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/ |
---|---|
Windows 8/7/Vista | C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup |
Windows XP | C:Documents and SettingsuserApplication DataApple ComputerMobileSyncBckup |
Step 2: Delete iTunes backup. The folder contains all backup files the iTunes has got. Choose the one you want to delete.
After either of the 2 ways, these old, useless iTunes backups will be easily removed, reclaiming a large space.
Tips:- If you have unexpectedly deleted an iTunes backup which is suddenly badly in need, no worries, we have little tips on how to recover deleted iTunes backup.
- If you also like to backup with iCloud, you may also need to know how to delete iCloud backup.
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Reducere magnitudine generis musicorum concinentibus files
Magnitudine generis musicorum concinentibus files ut Variantur namque plurimum ex diversis parametri ut bit rate et canalibus. Si studiosum musica quaedam discretio non est certe modicum CXCII kbps satis sit. Quomodo musica magnitudine lima reducere? Videre speciali infra:
1. Primum ad iTunes> Preferences> General> Import Settings > MP3 Encoder et posuit qualitas Superiore Quality (CXCII kbps).
Itunes Library File
2. Partum Smert Playlist ex File> New Smart Playlist.
3. Set 'Rate Bit maius CXCII 'tamquam normae adaequatur musica investigare omnia lima.
4. Lectus omnis musica files mandato A + aut trahendo.
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5. Vox click quod lego Partum MP3 version. Ea si music sit amet tempus magna.
6. Go to Library> Music File et apparatu contemplandis occupabitur duplicates> Display Duplicates.
7. Sort by Bit Rate (si columna bit certe non apparet aliqua clicca agmine delectis Rate Bit. Hunc tu inquam commendatur ut unusquisque Size agmen reducitur quantum audio file magnitudinis - ex CCLVI ad CXCII, de 3MB - singulis carmen.)
8. Delete maioribus musica lima.
Tenere Multiple iTunes Libraries
Itunes Size Of Library
Et pro defectu tui media files ut video, TV, musicam best sunt condita est iTunes library. At sperate eis creando possis reponere varia diversis bibliothecis lima. Quod suus 'securus bibliothecis inter artem. Ad hoc, Bene tenerent (or Pro inclinatis) proficiscens iTunes library eligere vel creare novum. iTunes cognoscere plenius hic library .
Delete Duplicates in iTunes
Cur etiam praecipue Duplicates Sign in bibliotheca iTunes tam magna. Ut delete duplicates in iTunes, ire Music, movies, TV ostendit, etc. et click File / Display Duplicate ostendere omnia in duplicate iTunes. Deinde exemptam maiorem natu lima. Plura de singulis quam tollere effingo iTunes library >> .