If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick of iTunes automatically backing up your iPad every time you connect it to your computer. Well, there’s good news! There’s a way to stop iTunes from doing this, and it’s actually pretty easy. Simply follow the steps below and you’ll be free from those pesky backups in no time.
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How to stop iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad
iTunes automatically backs up your iPad whenever you sync it with your computer. This can be useful if you ever need to restore your iPad, but if you are low on storage space, you may want to disable this feature.
You can prevent iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad by doing the following:
- Connect your iPad to your computer and launch iTunes.
- Click on the device icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click on the Summary tab in the sidebar on the left.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to This Computer in the Backup section and select Never back up this iPad.
- Click Apply in the lower right corner of the iTunes window to save your changes.
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How to prevent iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad
iTunes backs up your iPad automatically every time you sync it with your computer. If you would like to disable this feature, follow these steps:
- Connect your iPad to your computer and launch iTunes.
- Click on your iPad’s name in the left sidebar.
- Click on the “Summary” tab in the main pane.
- Under the “Backups” section, uncheck the “Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi” box.
- Click “Apply” to save your changes.
How to disable iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad
iTunes can be configured to automatically back up your iPad when it is connected. This can be useful if you want to make sure your data is always backed up, but it can also be a nuisance if you don’t want iTunes to perform the backup every time you connect your iPad.
Here’s how to disable iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad:
- Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPad.
- Select your iPad in the Devices menu in iTunes.
- Click on the Summary tab for your device.
- Under the Automatically Backup section, uncheck the “Back up to this computer” option.
- Click the Apply or Sync button to save the changes and disable automatic backups for your iPad in iTunes.
How to stop iTunes from backing up your iPad automatically
When you connect your iPad to your computer, iTunes automatically backs up your device to your computer. This can be a useful feature if you want to restore your iPad from a backup, but if you don’t want iTunes to automatically back up your iPad, you can disable this feature.
How to keep iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad
If you’re not careful, iTunes can automatically back up your iPad every time you connect it to your computer. This can quickly fill up your hard drive, especially if you have multiple devices. Fortunately, you can change a few settings and prevent iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad.
How to make iTunes stop automatically backing up your iPad
If you’re plugged into iTunes and performing a sync, by default it will automatically make a backup of your iPad data as well. If you’d rather not have this happen, or if you need to free up some space on your computer, you can disable this feature.
How to get iTunes to stop automatically backing up your iPad
It’s really annoying when you connect your iPad to your computer, and iTunes launches automatically and starts backing up your device without you even asking it to. If you’re like me, you probably never even use iTunes to back up your iPad anymore, since iCloud is so much more convenient.
Here’s how to stop iTunes from automatically backing up your iPad:
- Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.
- Launch iTunes if it doesn’t launch automatically.
- Click on the device icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click on the Summary tab in the left sidebar.
- In the section labeled “iCloud,” uncheck the box next to “iCloud Backup.”
- In the section labeled “Backups,” uncheck the box next to “Automatically Back Up.”
- You’ll see a warning pop-up asking if you’re sure you want to turn off automatic backups for your iPad. Click on the “Turn Off” button to confirm.
How to stop iTunes from auto backing up your iPad
iTunes automatically backs up your iPad whenever you sync it with your computer. If you would prefer to manage your backups manually, or if you need to free up some space on your hard drive, you can disable automatic backups in iTunes.
You can still backup your iPad manually by clicking the “Back Up Now” button in iTunes.