How to Backup iPhone Apps to iTunes
- 1). Connect your iPhone to your computer's USB port.
- 2). Launch iTunes if the program does not automatically launch.
- 3). Click the name of your iPhone from the iTunes menu.
- 4). Click the "Apps" option from the top menu in the right frame.
- 5). Place a mark next to the "Sync Apps" option and confirm the sync when prompted.
- 6). Click the Sync button in the bottom right corner to begin the sync. This will create a backup of your iPhone applications on your computer and allow you to automatically back up each time you sync.
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