iPhone hacks: How to transfer data from your iPhone to your laptop

IPhone data can be transferred to a laptop using a USB or iCloud. Here is a guide on how to transfer iPhone data to a PC.

Published: Sep 13, 2023, 07:34 PM IST

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Transferring data from iPhone to a computer frees up space on iPhone.
Cable is the old-fashioned way of transferring data from your iPhone to your computer.
iCloud is a cloud service that allows you to sync your data across all your Apple devices.

If you have an iPhone and want to transfer your photos to a computer, you might be wondering how to do it. Whether you have a Windows PC or a Mac, there are different ways to transfer your dataeasily and safely. One of the benefits of transferring data from your iPhone to a computer is that you can free up space on your phone, which can improve its performance and allow you to store more apps or backup data. In this article, we will show you how to transfer photos from iPhone to computer using two methods: iCloud and cable. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on your preferences and needs.

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iCloud is a cloud service that allows you to sync your data across all your Apple devices. You can use iCloud to transfer data from your iPhone to your Mac automatically, as long as you have enough iCloud storage and a stable internet connection. However, iCloud can take a long time to upload and download your photos, especially if you have a large photo library.

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Cable is the old-fashioned way of transferring data from your iPhone to your computer using a Lightning to USB cable. You can use cable to transfer photos from your iPhone to either a Windows PC or a Mac, without needing any internet or wireless connection. If you want to learn how to transfer files from an iPhone to a PC, here is a step-by-step guide on how to transfer iPhone data to a laptop.

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A step-by-step guide on how to transfer iPhone data to a laptop

Using USB cable

Step 1: Plug your iPhone into your PC with a USB cable.

Step 2: Open iTunes (download from Microsoft Store or Apple App Store) and click the iPhone icon near the top-left corner of the iTunes window.

Step 3: Click File Sharing on the left sidebar. You will see a list of apps and their files on your device.

Step 4: To save a file from your device to your PC, click on it and then click Save. Choose a location on your PC to save the file and click OK.

Using iCloud

Step 1: Launch the Files app on your iPhone and go to the files you want to move.

Step 2: To copy a single file, press and hold it and then tap Copy. To copy multiple files, tap the three-dot menu and choose Select. Then select the files you want and tap Copy X items.

Step 3: Go to iCloud Drive in the Files app and tap on an empty space or a folder where you want to paste the files.

Step 4: Tap Paste to upload the copied files to iCloud Drive. You can now access them from your PC using iCloud.com or the iCloud Drive for Windows app.

Author Name | Om Gupta