Selective Backup

Whether you encounter the similar situations below?

“I want to back up some data on my Android device. Please help.”

“I want to back up my iPhone data to my computer. Can you help me?”

If you encounter the similar situations above, don’t worry. “Selective Backup” mode can selectively back up the data you want with just a few clicks. Please refer to the detailed guide to do it.

Compatibility of Computer System

Windows OS	Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 (64 bit)
macOS	macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, macOS High Sierra, macOS Sierra, OS X 10.11

Supported Device Models

iOS Devices	iOS 7 and later
Android Devices	Android 5.0 and later

Supported iOS File Types

Media Data	Voice Memos, Music, Videos, Ringtone, Podcasts, Books, AudioBooks, Wallpaper, Alarm, Keychain, Home Screen Arrangement, Saved passwords, Health data, Wi-Fi settings, Website history, Other Setting (Incl. Network settings, etc.), Other Data (Incl. Caches, etc.)
Personal Data	Contacts, Contacts Blacklist, Message, Call history, Photos, Voice Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Safari history, Safari Bookmarks, Document, Apps, App Data, Social Message (WhatsApp/LINE/Viber)

Supported Android File Types

Media Data	Photos, Music, Videos, Ringtone, Documents, APK Files, ZIP Files, Apps, WhatsApp
Personal Data	Contacts, Messages, Call History, Calendar

Differences between Trial Version & Activated Version

Benefits	Trial Version	Activated Version
Selective Backup

Step 1. Download & Install PhoneTrans on Your Computer.

Before you start to back up your phone, get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing PhoneTrans on your computer.

Step 2. Select the Phone Backup Option.

Please launch PhoneTrans on your computer and select Phone Backup option.

Then, please choose Selective Backup option and Start Backup button to start the next step.

Step 3. Connect Your Device to Computer with a USB Cable.

This guide takes backing up an iPhone as an example. Please connect your iOS device to computer via a USB cable. By default, PhoneTrans will detect your device soon. If you don’t connect your iPhone to computer or your iPhone is not recognized, you will see the interface below.

Once your device is detected by our software successfully, the following interface will be displayed. Then, please click Back Up button to start backing up.

Step 4. Select the Data Type You Want to Back up.

After clicking the Back Up button, the interface below will be displayed.

Then, please select the data type you want and click Back Up Now button to start the backup process.

Step 5. Wait for the Backup Process.

After clicking Back Up Now button, the backup process will start automatically. It may take some time to complete the backup process based on the amount of device data. Please keep patient.

Step 6. Succeeded in Backing Up Data.

Once the backup process completes, you will see the Backup complete page. You also can check your backup and restore it. And to go back to the previous interface, please click Back button.