2 Free Ways to Backup WeChat without iCloud

1. Backup WeChat with iTunes


The very first method to backup WeChat without iCloud is by using iTunes. Before you start to take back up of WeChat from your iPhone, ensure that your device battery has been charged enough. Low battery might interrupt the process and cause damage to your iPhone's underlying data during backup. Here is the process for WeChat backup with iTunes:


At first launch the 'iTunes' software on your computer after downloading the newest version available. Now, connect your iPhone and computer using an USB cable.


iTunes will take a while to detect your iPhone. After that tap on the iPhone icon from its main screen and then click the 'Summary' tab.


Under the 'Summary' tab, go to 'Backups' and choose the 'This computer' option. Now, click 'Back Up Now' button to start the backup process.


At the end of this process, iTunes will backup your WeChat into your computer along with all other device data.



2. Backup WeChat to Computer using WeChat Web (Desktop App)


Next method with which you can backup WeChat to your computer is via WeChat Web for PC, available for both Windows and Mac Systems. Using this software you can backup WeChat without iCloud (entire chat history) to your computer and restore it later whenever you need. First, download the computer specific (Mac or Windows) software on your computer and then follow the guide below.


Step 1: First of all install the latest version of WeChat Web desktop software and launch it.


Step 2: Now, you need to open WeChat on your iPhone and get into the 'Discover' section, then tap on 'Scan QR Code'. Now, scan the QR code shown on your 'WeChat Web for PC' screen and your iPhone will be connected wirelessly to the PC, for creating a backup. On your phone confirm the action.





Step 3: Now, on the WeChat Web screen tap the 3 horizontal bars found on the bottom left corner. Select 'Backup & Restore'.





Step 4: You will see a pop-up window, click 'Backup to Computer' and confirm the action on mobile. It will backup WeChat without iCloud and prompt you to confirm. Hit 'OK' when process is over.


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