The importance of a backup
How to save files directly from iPhone
Recommended Devices

With the growing role of smartphones as storage and content creation hubs, saving photos and data has become essential. In this scenario, carrying out regular Backups not only protects against accidental data loss, but also proves to be extremely important.

In this article, we will explain the importance of Backups in an extremely practical way, using external devices without the need for a computer. Whether to protect against hardware failures, unforeseen disasters or cyber attacks, knowing how to save files is essential. Nowadays, practically everything we save on our cell phone is important and no one wants to run the risk of losing these files, right?

The importance of a backup

Files on iPhones with the name "no name" appear in file searches. — Backups are crucial for saving files (Image: Reproduction/Internet)

Um backup is a copy of important data stored on a device's system, made with the aim of being used to restore the original data. When changing devices, this is important to carry out, as well as for any unforeseen events in everyday life. So how does it work in practice?

Data Loss Prevention: O backup protects against accidental data loss due to accidental deletions, hardware failures, security attacks malware, file corruption or other unforeseen events. If your cell phone fails, for example, you can restore data from the backup;

Disaster recovery: In case of any type of disaster, data can be lost due to physical destruction of hardware. To have Backups in secure off-site locations (such as in the cloud) allows data recovery;

Ransomware and malware protection: Virus attacks can block access to data or encrypt it, requiring payment to release access. One backup updated is essential to restore data without giving in to the demands of cybercriminals;

Maintaining business continuity: In business environments, the loss of critical data can also disrupt business operations and cause significant financial losses. O backup ensures business continuity by enabling rapid recovery of essential data.

In summary, carrying out regular Backups It is an almost mandatory practice to guarantee the integrity, availability and security of any data.

How to save files directly from iPhone

Currently, especially if we consider the devices of Apple , there is the option of iCloud — the famous storage service without having to connect anything external to your cell phone. However, as much as it can be a technological and very practical option, it is still normal for some people to prefer to make a backup elsewhere as greater security. Likewise, saving files on another device just as a kind of “second copy”, to take even more precautions, is also common.

Therefore, we have prepared a step-by-step guide on how to carry out this process with external drives and without the need to connect the device to the computer, which would be the traditional method, however, more time-consuming. But remember that in the case of photos and videos that have been edited, only the original, unmodified version will be exported. See below:

1 Step

As soon as you connect the external device to the iPhone, it will be identified automatically. Just enter the app Archives inside the cell phone. If you don't find it, go to the device's search field. This is just a way for you to confirm that there is a connection.

Now just go to the bottom bar of the application and press “Explore”. Proof that everything is correct and ready for the file saving process is when the external drive appears within the “Places” area. If this does not happen, it may be underpowered or set to an incompatible file format.

2 Step

1. Unnamed iPhone files in the iPhone's downloads folder. — How to save iPhone files: Step 2 (Image: Catherine Delgado/Showmetech)

With everything ok, access the application Photos do iPhone and choose the ones you want to transfer, as well as videos if you want. Then, click the share button in the left corner of the bottom bar and then select “Export Unmodified Originals”. You will be redirected to the application Archives.

3 Step

Go to the “Explore” tab and select the external drive in the “Locations” section. With that, tap “Save” in the top right field to complete the transfer.

If it is the case of other types of files (such as documents) saved on the cell phone, as well as on the iCloud, just go directly to the app Archives and access the “iCloud Drive” or “On My iPhone” tab. Select the one you want and press the share button, following the same procedure.

Recommended Devices

Integration of external units with the iPhone It's simple and covers everything from flash drives to HDDs, but it's worth noting that careful choice can also be vital in some cases. Why that? To save 4K videos at 60fps in the format ProRes, for example, external drives must meet specific speed and power consumption requirements. Therefore, it is crucial to look into the specifications.

We have selected some of the best options on the market:

USB-C flash drive

SanDisk USB memory sticks, portable storage, high speed and reliable. — Pendrive is practical and the first option when backing up your iPhone (Image: Disclosure)

O USB-C flash drive makes transferring photos and files from iPhone a simplified task, this being the external drive that always comes first to people's minds, after all, it is a common pendrive and capable of being connected directly to the cell phone.