iTunes could not back up the iPhone “XXX” because there is not enough free space on this computer to save the backup

I believe many people out there are having sam issue right now.

I purchased iphone 6s (64GB) last week, and my old phone is 5s (32GB) .

As all of us do, we try to backup and restore into the new phone.

However, as I do so itunes showed

iTunes could not back up the iPhone “XXX” because there is not enough free space on this computer to save the backup

I have tried this iPhone、iPad、または iPod touch を iTunes でバックアップできない場合 - Apple サポート

and all sort of other methods provided online.

In addition, I bought 50GB icloud for trying to backup via icloud, still didnt help at all

From what I have searched, many people are same situation when trying to backup their phone to their new phone.

Do any people out here have way to backup without doing the troubleshoot procedures from apple cause it does not help at ALL.

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.0.2

投稿日 2015/10/06 17:24

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2015/10/07 13:04 cat820809 への返信

Isn't it simply a hard disc space issue on your computer?

Like the dialog says, it seems you just need more space on your computer.

You didn't mention that you have made more space on your computer.

But doesn't it work if you make more space on your HDD?


>all sort of other methods provided online

What are they?

Tell us exactly what you have tried to fix this problem.

That will probably help us to help you faster.

2015/10/07 19:43 surfzup への返信

No, I do not think so
I have two OSX

a Macbook Pro Retina (Late 2013) and an iMac (Late 2012) both 10.9.5

I have extra 350 GB free space on iMac, and I don't think an iPhone backup need something more than 350GB.

Whereas my Macbook retina has 70GB free space.

In both cases, it's unrealistic that the problems relates to the lack of space.


As the link provided, I did all the troubleshooting mentioned.

I had also chatted with staff from Apple, and followed the direction.

Still, it didnt work.

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