If you are using a Windows computer check out this video! - kzitem.info/news/bejne/spWvvoujpaiGdoo
@orioneyes634
2 жыл бұрын
My terminal says: No such file or directory. Any idea on how to fix this?
@rosanlc
10 ай бұрын
any luck? I am experiencing the same issue. tried using the space in the middle but doesn't work
@AlgerichQuizon
2 ай бұрын
@@rosanlc Copy the backup folder from Mobile Sync to your hard drive and then delete the original. After that, do the command, ln-s before dragging in the folders. No need to put a space between each folder.
@Umbrasana
2 жыл бұрын
I searched far and wide for this to work. You have no idea how much this tutorial is appreciated, thank you.
@supuninelunika7546
2 жыл бұрын
i m using catelina i followed steps correctly but its not successfull in terminal it says illegel option may i know why is that
@Marlotweakin
2 жыл бұрын
same
@Mic-Mak
2 жыл бұрын
@@Marlotweakin @Marquis Joseph I got the same "illegal option" many people are getting, and I figured out why. It's because I forgot to add a space between certain words/letters. Chances are it's the same for you. In my case, I forgot to add a space between " *_ln -s_* " and " *_/Volume...._* " When TechLunar gives his instructions orally, he doesn't mention the spaces, which creates confusion for people. With code, it's really important to say it when you have spaces. Now it's working for me. All that being said, there is a much simpler way. What TechLunar's instructions are basically doing is creating a shortcut (called _alias_ on Mac) to the folder located on your external hard drive, and moving that shortcut into the MobileSync folder located on your Mac., and naming it "Backup". Personally, I find it easier to do it as follows: *STEP 1: Locate the local folder on your Mac where iOS backups are saved. It's called "MobileSync".* _a) Finder > Go > Type : ~/Library_ _b) Press Enter_ _c) Application Support > MobileSync_ *STEP 2: Copy the Backup folder from your Mac to your external hard drive, where you want your iOS backups to be saved.* *STEP 3: Either delete or change the name of the original "Backup" folder on your Mac. (the one from STEP 1)* *STEP 4: Create a shortcut aka an alias of the Backup folder on your external hard drive* _a) Go to the "Backup" folder on your external hard drive._ _b) Right click it_ _c) Select "Make Alias"_ Under your backup folder, you will see a folder with an arrow on it called "Backup alias". *STEP 5: Move the shortcut folder from your external hard drive to your Mac* _a) Select the "Backup alias" folder (the one with the arrow on it)_ _b) Press Cmd + X on your keyboard._ _c) Go the MobileSync folder on your Mac_ _d) Press Cmd + V_ The "Backup alias" folder should now be on your Mac in the MobileSync folder. *STEP 6: Change the name of the folder shortcut/alias on your Mac.* _a) Select the "Backup alias" folder on your Mac._ _b) Change its name to just "Backup"._ Now, when you open that shortcut, it should show you the Backup folder on your external hard drive.
@encyclopediarealestate4797
2 жыл бұрын
Nice don't forget to put a space in-between each section I messed that up a few times.
@d.n.a5415
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! I couldn’t notice the space in between the each in terminal.
@ah6271
Жыл бұрын
This is still super complicated, anyone able to streamline this
@biancaumeakuana1527
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! So helpful and simple. Thanks so much!
@tingng8846
Жыл бұрын
hi thank you for such helpful vid need a little help here, I did the terminal step, it said it's an "illegal option" for some reason? if I follow the website step, add "~" after my external hard drive file, and before the Mobile Sync file, it said the same "illegal option" it said: ln: illegal option -- / usage: ln [-Ffhinsv] source_file [target_file] ln [-Ffhinsv] source_file ... target_dir link source_file target_file
@9958484172
2 жыл бұрын
I have follwed all the steps shown in video but its not working. I am using mac os bigsur version 11.6.2, after I gave command Its says an illegal option in terminal. Any suggestions?
@theskywalker12345
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@DarrellBHouse
Жыл бұрын
Have you been able to find a work around?
@milesofkyle
8 күн бұрын
name the two folders the same, add a space between each command ln -s[SPACE]Hard Drive Folder[SPACE]MobileSync Folder
@milesofkyle
8 күн бұрын
@@DarrellBHouse name the two folders the same, add a space between each command ln -s[SPACE]Hard Drive Folder[SPACE]MobileSync Folder
@milesofkyle
8 күн бұрын
@@theskywalker12345 name the two folders the same, add a space between each command ln -s[SPACE]Hard Drive Folder[SPACE]MobileSync Folder
@MrTubeman007
2 жыл бұрын
So what about people who are running Monterey, and finder is used not iTunes?
@markitoss
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! My suggestion is to reupload this, mention those spaces and take your time on how to unlink the backup. Other than that no complaints because there are others that are less tech savvy than I and would probably need that explained a little slower.
@loganjones337
2 жыл бұрын
when I hit enter I received what looks like an error code. “Zsh: no such file or directory: lm-s/Volumes/LaCie/Iphonebackup” I did exactly as you said other than I did delete the original copy of the backup off my Mac before going into the terminal. As far as I know the file still exists I only deleted the content. I’m hoping I didn’t mess something up on my Mac🤦♂️ Any ideas?
@qetroo8325
2 жыл бұрын
Can u try checking the space like ln -s ? Just look at the video and pay attention to space
@SahandRahmdel
2 жыл бұрын
you have a typo, it should be "ln" and not "lm", and you should add spaces between "ln" and "-s" and the rest of the directory. I hope this solves your problem
@rosanlc
10 ай бұрын
Did you get through this issue? I am running through the same issue no matter how many times or alternatives I try.
@josemontanez5678
10 ай бұрын
What happens when you want to restore? Will it normally restore or would I have to do anything specific?
@eclass_0394
Жыл бұрын
also how to reverse it
@3dhawaiirealestate812
2 жыл бұрын
I did that step by step and it's not pointing to external hard drive. It says: Ronalds-iMac-2:~ lovelymauihomes$ ln-s/Volumes/Rapid/Backup /Users/lovelymauihomes/Library/Application\ Support/MobileSync -bash: ln-s/Volumes/Rapid/Backup: No such file or directory Ronalds-iMac-2:~ lovelymauihomes$
@jessicarodriguez5860
2 жыл бұрын
For some Reason I’m getting “no such file or directory” 😭
@IssamTaQi
2 жыл бұрын
Hi my friend pleas can help me? its keep my backup stuck when trying to finish !
@StretchDesigns
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone else get an Illegal action error? This seemed simple but didnt work for me, assistance please.
@MikeSyraxx
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2tb hardrive it still says “mac has not enough space”
@TheOprekerz
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely we need more space to back up many data...thank you for information.
@arbez101
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It worked for me on my iMac 2017 desktop running Monterey. I'm now backing up my iPhone 7Plus via a finder window to an external drive. PS As indicated, the little arrow appeared on the Mobile Sync folder.
@klipperkem
Жыл бұрын
I never had a MobileSync folder on my mac, so i created one and followed your instructions but it’s still giving me a error message that my mac doesn’t have enough space.
@ebclwhjbelchwj
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Best video and well explained 👌
@rocklude3478
2 жыл бұрын
Finally the one video that simplifies this process! Thank you sir!
@fortutgwiki7390
Жыл бұрын
“Simplify”?!! Lmao. Simple would be if apple just let you drag that shit right on to the hard drive and bingo it would work. Ridiculous…
@sarraboussen7743
2 жыл бұрын
I spent 2 months trying to do that by myself and it's always interrupting because of errors.
@Zolotoj1
2 жыл бұрын
hi there, I don't have Mobilesync folder and also on my external hard drive don't have an option to make a new folder ( hard drive is used for MacBook backups )
@tdmusic7742
2 жыл бұрын
It worked beautifully. Great video, very helpful, simple to follow. Thanks so much!
@simmersive
2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying for hours and your directions were the only one that worked. Thank you so much!
@theredjems
2 жыл бұрын
I dont know what im doing wrong but I can’t do it. 🥺 I’ve tried it millions of times already.
@TSSproductionz
2 жыл бұрын
Hey so I tried this, worked fine for my iPhone, but for my iPad it took 18hrs to get close to the finish line then failed. Know what it could be? Thanks
@DruMarshallDrums
Жыл бұрын
When I type in "ln -s" I get this weird error message... "ln: illegal option -- / usage: ln [-s [-F] | -L | -P] [-f | -i] [-hnv] source_file [target_file] ln [-s [-F] | -L | -P] [-f | -i] [-hnv] source_file ... target_dir link source_file target_file" - anyone know why this might be?
@someEmoguy19
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was helpful and easy to understand
when i type the command, this message appears "ln: illegal option -- / usage: ln [-Ffhinsv] source_file [target_file] ln [-Ffhinsv] source_file ... target_dir link source_file target_file" why is that?
@alirezapakdel7975
6 ай бұрын
This made me sick,i did everything exactly as you said and i have 500 Gb free space on the external hard driva and i wanna back up my 256 gb iphone to it,but it says “you dont have enough space”!! Amybody can help me with this?
@artscopemedia
Жыл бұрын
There is no folder called MobileSync or Backup in my Application Support folder. I have a new Mac Studio. Also, I am yet to find a method of backing up my iPhone to an external drive using my Mac. Image Capture does not work, it crashes every time! Photos does not work, it crashes everytime! I have over 40,000 photos/videos on my iPhone 11 Pro Max and all I want to do is back everything up to make it impossible to lose all these valuable photos/videos of my children. Why is such a simple everyday task so impossible? If you have a solution to transfer ALL photos/videos to an external hard drive using a Mac with iPhone connected to a mac i would love to hear it. I gave up trying to use Image Capture and Photos because they always CRASH! I have wasted so much time trying to do this task.
@fortutgwiki7390
Жыл бұрын
Can’t unlink back to Mac?? I tried this! -/Library/Application\Support/MobileSync/Backup Now the backups don’t show up in the “manage backups” anymore
@ricki0728
2 жыл бұрын
Hi i tried it and it does create a link, however it is not a folder link, the icon is a piece of paper folded on the top right corner, meaning it does not link correctly, what might be the issue? thanks in advance
@junny1075
11 күн бұрын
Great man, still working on Sequoia and iOS 18. Thank you.
@fortutgwiki7390
Жыл бұрын
When I try to link back to computer just keeps sayin “no such file or directory“no such file or directory“no such file or directory“no such file or directory“no such file or directory…. Please help!!!!!
@Healthyspritz
5 ай бұрын
My go to folder window looks different, does not have cancel or go button and ~/Library does not work. Any advice? Thanks.
@Hotchelle
Жыл бұрын
New laptop, no backups or mobile sync folder, now what?! Application support exists but nothing else from there. Tried making folders and rewriting with terminal and did not work
@BristolBerg
6 ай бұрын
I don't have a Mobile Sync folder from the past as I had accidental deleted it while attempting to clear space on my Mac. I tried to link it with just a external hard drive and it is still trying to back it up to the mac itself. Can you offer a solution to this please ?
@saadrehman1950
10 ай бұрын
what if you've never backed up your phone and so there's no mobile sync folder. even if I create one it doesn't work. I have yet to find a video explaining that. it all relies on the fact that you already had a previous backup
@endlessviewing7849
2 жыл бұрын
It seems like you're doing this from a Mac Desktop. How can I do it from a Windows 11 Desktop please. I am using a Windows 11 Laptop and I have an iPhone.
@TechLunar
2 жыл бұрын
Done! Thank you for the request! kzitem.info/news/bejne/spWvvoujpaiGdoo
@Heyy.its.C
Жыл бұрын
So does the mobile sync folder hold both my iPhone back up and my iPad back up?
@sarangdam
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I followed every step. I am using Latest version of Big Sur. That small arrow is not coming on backup folder in mobile sync. I tried many times but still not showing and backup is also not happening on Ext HD. Plz help me.
@samip.sharma
9 ай бұрын
Try deleting Backup folder inside MobileSync
@michaelionita
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks :)
@lisama2538
2 жыл бұрын
do i have to rename the folder as Backup? my AGI ssd just don't allow me to create new folder i'm crying
@wingpong7614
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. However, I couldn't see the little arrow on the corner of the Backup folder after following this guide step by step, does it mean it is not? If so, what could possibly be the problem? Also, is there any way to undo this link if I ever change my mind in the future? Thanks!
@danielkurian6110
2 жыл бұрын
@TechLunar has shown how to undo the link towards the end of the video :)
@samip.sharma
9 ай бұрын
Try deleting Backup folder inside MobileSync
@Senioresorg
Жыл бұрын
HELP! It says it is a file directory... so it will not change the path. What should I do?
@jonk8337
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 macbook air. It doesn’t have the Mobilesync folder.
@nationsenemy
2 жыл бұрын
I've tried this several times, and I've got differing messages every time. "ln: illegal option", others. Now I am getting a message that reads out the whole "ln" plus info from video and then follows it with "File exists". There's no arrow on the Backup folder in Mobile sync, so it definitely hasn't worked. Any suggestions? I granted full access to terminal, in doing some other research about the error messages I was getting.
@Mic-Mak
2 жыл бұрын
@Marquis Joseph @Marquis Joseph I got the same "illegal option" many people are getting, and I figured out why. It's because I forgot to add a space between certain words/letters. Chances are it's the same for you. In my case, I forgot to add a space between " *_ln -s_* " and " *_/Volume...._* " When TechLunar gives his instructions orally, he doesn't mention the spaces, which creates confusion for people. With code, it's really important to say it when you have spaces. Now it's working for me. All that being said, there is a much simpler way. What TechLunar's instructions are basically doing is creating a shortcut (called _alias_ on Mac) to the folder located on your external hard drive, and moving that shortcut into the MobileSync folder located on your Mac., and naming it "Backup". Personally, I find it easier to do it as follows: *STEP 1: Locate the local folder on your Mac where iOS backups are saved. It's called "MobileSync".* _a) Finder > Go > Type : ~/Library_ _b) Press Enter_ _c) Application Support > MobileSync_ *STEP 2: Copy the Backup folder from your Mac to your external hard drive, where you want your iOS backups to be saved.* *STEP 3: Either delete or change the name of the original "Backup" folder on your Mac. (the one from STEP 1)* *STEP 4: Create a shortcut aka an alias of the Backup folder on your external hard drive* _a) Go to the "Backup" folder on your external hard drive._ _b) Right click it_ _c) Select "Make Alias"_ Under your backup folder, you will see a folder with an arrow on it called "Backup alias". *STEP 5: Move the shortcut folder from your external hard drive to your Mac* _a) Select the "Backup alias" folder (the one with the arrow on it)_ _b) Press Cmd + X on your keyboard._ _c) Go the MobileSync folder on your Mac_ _d) Press Cmd + V_ The "Backup alias" folder should now be on your Mac in the MobileSync folder. *STEP 6: Change the name of the folder shortcut/alias on your Mac.* _a) Select the "Backup alias" folder on your Mac._ _b) Change its name to just "Backup"._ Now, when you open that shortcut, it should show you the Backup folder on your external hard drive.
@user-fg3kh8ro6r
8 ай бұрын
Thanks @@Mic-Mak
@Mic-Mak
8 ай бұрын
@@user-fg3kh8ro6r No worries.
@thebluedan
2 жыл бұрын
I want to do it directly without a computer. Someone need to make a dedicated backup drive. Plug it in it backs up. With an app on the phone
@tobinstrike910
2 жыл бұрын
When I hit enter after dragging the two folders, terminal says "illegal option". How do I fix this?
@raghadalsalleeh6961
2 жыл бұрын
Me too, why?
@fontanesilisa
2 жыл бұрын
I get the same problem
@Jamaicangrades876
2 жыл бұрын
i had to copy and paste his command to get it, looks like you need to add an ~ before the 2nd folder drag
@muscleimmaturity
2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@doomdoom7460
2 жыл бұрын
Turn yourself in.
@alinaveed5979
Жыл бұрын
hi, i tried following your instrctions but wheni hit 'enter', it says 'operation not permitted. please help
@Rami_Tank
7 ай бұрын
Can I backup both iPad and iPhone with this method of on the same external drive ?
@acotterle
2 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome. Works a treat. Thank you for sharing ... 🙏
@RaudiRaul
3 жыл бұрын
Most helpful for sure! Thank you so much!
@CapelloFamous
Жыл бұрын
I have an iMac 2022 M1, it is not allowing me to do this.. have things changed?
@Cash4Fruit
2 жыл бұрын
your advice worked! However when I try to back up the second time the same issue happens again where the iphone tries to back up to the mac, even though the hard drive was connected.
@salmahassan6318
3 жыл бұрын
I have the MobileSync folder on my MacBookAir linked to my backup folder on the external drive and when I check the location of the Backup folder in MobileSync it does say that it's on the HD. The backup is successfully stored on my hard drive but now that I want to restore the backup on my iPhone, while my hard drive is connected of course, it says "could not restore iPhone because Backup does not exist".....and when I tried to follow your steps to make sure the folders really are linked, terminal says "file exists". Do you perhaps know how to fix that?
@Dan1ell
2 жыл бұрын
Why not just copy the backup file to the MobileSync/Backup folder by hand? What did you end up doing?
@followmesky
Жыл бұрын
what happens if you don't have mobile sync????
@UpscaleUpgrades
8 ай бұрын
Hey, how do you view the files in the backup? Thank you
@aeromtb2468
Жыл бұрын
i did the link but the backup with arrow did not appear in mobilesync?
@davefram3482
2 жыл бұрын
Worked perfect. Thanks for the video. Just wondering if I can also do a restore from the external drive backup with the library link? Thanks again for the great video!
@TechLunar
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. MacOS thinks that the backup is stored on your computer and not on your external hard drive, so everything will work as you expect!
@nikhilkosambia6614
Жыл бұрын
PLZ HELP, after drag the address of mobile sync, and hitting entering I am getting error message as" ln: /Users/nikko/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup: Operation not permitted" request for your kind attention
@latenttweet
Жыл бұрын
lsook at the Arthur Brassart version you have to delete the backup folder out of mobile sync or it wont work212
@Motofreebird
Жыл бұрын
Tried this for 3hrs and always says: cannot find source drive location despite copying it exactly ?! So bloody frustrating! FU Apple! Should've included bu location but didn't so we all succumb to the cloud 🤬🖕
@Motofreebird
Жыл бұрын
Says exactly: The syntax of the command is incorrect PS C:\Users\[user name]\MobileSync\Backup
@milosabariz
2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the content, but .. terminal won't allow as it says -bash: ln-s/Volumes/xxxxx/Backup: No such file or directory
@AliAlqarniTX
2 жыл бұрын
Same issue with me
@Nam-zf7jc
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@In2oil2
2 жыл бұрын
is it me. but iTunes doesn't work anymore
@L2Real
10 ай бұрын
its just u buddy
@tritoobe
2 жыл бұрын
It did not work for me. Terminal displays a message "illegal option", even with Integrity Option turned off. My Mac is running OS Monterey. Any clues of what might be happening.
@anothervisionofthings
2 жыл бұрын
Weird... I'm on Monterey too and no problem at all
@tamikahunt
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t get it to work. File not found message.
@spokisoph
Жыл бұрын
5:03 when i press enter it says "operation not permitted" how do i resolve this?
@tientienyao
2 жыл бұрын
6 April 2022: Unfortunately this is not working in Mac OS Big Sur 11.6.5. I tried many times. Error message: No such file or directory :(
@MAQ.06
Жыл бұрын
Hi your video is incredible thank for your support, i have another question for you, if i have two backup for two different iphone how can i make this? in the same folder BACKUP i will see two different backup? or i'll make two folder? thank's for your reponse
@hafizmuhammad7422
Жыл бұрын
what is the problem when mac do system update?
@bretharris8615
2 жыл бұрын
There is no Mobile Sync folder any longer. Dead end.
@djmystery7235
2 жыл бұрын
hey so I just learned while restoring from backup itunes creates whole new copy of that backup so if your backup is 66gb and your drive is 120 gb it will need 132gb to actually restore backup, so now i have to undo all of this
@WhatisVegan
Жыл бұрын
I can't make it work on my ibook. Can you see the problem here? Dharmadas-MacBook-Pro: ~ Dharma$ ls -s/Volumes/Taygeta/Backup /Users/Dharma/Library/Application\ Support/MobileSync ls: illegal option -- /
@averoes4029
Жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for the smart tips. QUESTION : What if I want to change my External Hard Drive?
@annaasmr22
Жыл бұрын
thank you for this tutorial! if you don't feel comfortable working with terminal, is it possible to just backup your iphone from scratch each time and drag over to external drive? thanks!
@makash59
2 жыл бұрын
if I am using macOS 12.3.1, there is no iTunes How can I make this change of backup to external hard?
@constantinosalbi4496
2 жыл бұрын
Φίλε, είσαι Έλληνας; Ευχαριστούμε για το βίντεο!!
@janetcastro9245
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video and explanation! Although, it didn't work for me. I was able to create the link, and I did the backup, but all I see as a backup in both my HHD and Mac is three white files named: Manifest.db, Manifest.plist, Status.plist and when I clicked on the first one, it says: "There is no application set to open the document “Manifest.db”. and the other two are just it is just a bunch of coding. So I guess this backup is useless for me. In the previous backup which I did on my Mac I´m able to open up the files and see the pictures. Why I can't open up the files when doing the back up directly in the External Hard Driver? Any advice on this? Thanks!
@scenicbearviewing
2 жыл бұрын
Did not work after trying multi times and different external drives. It does not help that he has three different commands to copy and paste with different \ and /.
@heidic9316
Жыл бұрын
hi, a few months ago i followed your instructions and was able to successfully backup my iphone to an external drive, however I recently had to restore a backup but it gives me an error that my backup is corrupt. any idea how i can fix this? should I unlink and link again? or is there any software to repair corrupt backups that you can recommend? thank you
@cesarecarusotti6698
2 жыл бұрын
I have created the symlink to the external drive, the symbol with the arrow is in mobilelink folder, however when making the back up it updates {or create a new back up} in the mobilelink folder, i.e the back up is to written in the external drive. what should I do, or which error should I correct?
@Shoelace420
Жыл бұрын
I don’t have application support
@xtelevisionset
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't work, I have plenty of space on my external drive. The terminal prompt said "file exists" when I pressed enter in terminal.
@ekphotography
Жыл бұрын
I get Illegal Action in the terminal? when you put the first ln and you say dash it looks like there is a space there? or is there not a space? you do not say Ln space - s ? I put a space bc yours looks to have a space? Thanks, I tried with out the space and it says no such file or directory?
@latenttweet
Жыл бұрын
you can look at the Arthur Brassart version you have to delete the backup folder out of mobile sync or it wont work it wont work
@MarkoKozlica
2 жыл бұрын
No way I can link these folders, did step by step for several times and no luck :( when I try to backup it says "no space availble on your mac""
@theebmo9043
2 жыл бұрын
didn't work for me. i have 17TB free on my NAS drive and i still get the error mac does not have enough free space.
@jimmycarter9286
11 ай бұрын
Do you have one of these tutorials for iPad?
@gizem4152
2 жыл бұрын
So you need a Macbook for all of that right?
@The.PerfectCup
2 жыл бұрын
I just did this, but my backup is not restoring, it’s asking for a password that I did not set up. Anyone have any suggestions?
@media6969
Жыл бұрын
Same process for Mac OS Ventura?
@williameverets2736
3 жыл бұрын
Way above my Pay grade not for Me
@jefflh9200
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it
@javiqbal637
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, clear, precise and article text there for people who learn better by reading, bravo 👏🏽
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