These are instructions on how to manually backup your iPhone using iTunes. Step One Launch iTunes from your dock. Step Two Connect your iPhone to the computer via the USB cable and select it from the iTunes sidebar or at the top right of the screen if you're using the new layout. Step Three Make sure you are on the Summary tab and click the large Back Up Now button. Step Four Notice the progress bar will tell you the status of your backup. Step Five Once complete the date and time of your last backup will be updated. Step Six To see all the device backups on your system select Preferences from the iTunes menu. Step Seven You can find the list of backups in the Device tab. Credit:hova
