HT201413 How do I delete the Backup for my iPhone?
I am having problems putting music onto my iPhone from my computer. I attempted to symc them together but I keep getting the following suggestion to solve the problem:
Delete the backup for this iPhone
I need to know step by step instructions to do so. Somebody help me please
Edit > Preferences > Devices. Highlight a backup and press delete backup.
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