Optimize and Spring Clean Your iPhone Storage with AnyTrans
Even though iTunes is the official way to access your iPhone data from a computer, it is in no way efficient. For starters, you have to sync your iPhone first before you can see any of the files stored on the device. But what if you want to backup and organize your iPhone data on your computer with something more powerful than iTunes? That's where AnyTrans comes in.
Backup your iPhone data to PC or Mac
The biggest advantage of using AnyTrans over iTunes is the granular control over the data that you get with this tool. You can backup photos, videos, music, and even Messages with one click. Simply install the AnyTrans software for your machine from the website. Once the software is finished downloading, run it and plugin your iPhone using a lightning cable. AnyTrans will recognize the device and show you the data that can be retrieved. To begin the backup process, click the “Content to Mac” button.
You can select which data needs to be backed up and where it should be saved. AnyTrans will instantly start backing up your files, and depending on the size of the data, it may take some time. Once it's done, you'll find the data in the location you selected previously. AnyTrans can backup not just photos and videos, but also music, ringtones, podcasts, and even books.
If you want a backup of your iMessage chats, you can do it manually. Simply click “Messages,” wait for AnyTrans to retrieve the details, select all the threads, and click the Download button. You can download it as simple text, PDF, or as an HTML document. And if you use WhatsApp instead of iMessage, you can backup those chats as well. Just click “Social Messages Manager,” select WhatsApp, backup, wait for it to retrieve the information, and download it to your computer.
Delete the iPhone data
Now that you've taken a backup of the iPhone, you can shed some load from the device and free up some space. In most cases, apps and photos take up the most space. To delete photos, click the Photos icon. You will see all the photos that are taking up space on your iPhone. Select all the photos by clicking the checkbox next to each image or save some time by selecting all. Then click the Delete button on the top bar to permanently delete the photos from your iPhone.
You can repeat the process for Music, Videos, Messages, and even apps. Using AnyTrans to organize and clean your iPhone is really easy, it almost feels like Spring cleaning that we do in our homes. So why not give it a try and optimize your iPhone storage today?
This post is sponsored by AnyTrans.
Jim's passion for Apple products ignited in 2007 when Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone. This was a canon event in his life. Noticing a lack of iPad-focused content that is easy to understand even for “tech-noob”, he decided to create Tabletmonkeys in 2011.
Jim continues to share his expertise and passion for tablets, helping his audience as much as he can with his motto “One Swipe at a Time!”