ITunes can't back up iPhone to iCloud

I don't understand. If I'm NOT backing up iPhone to my computer, but instead want to back it up to iCloud, why do I get a message in itunes that says "iTunes could not back up the iPhone because not enough free space available on this computer.
But I'm backing up to iCloud just for that reason, because I know I don't have enough space on my computer. If I did, I'd back up my iPhone to my computer so I have control of it, not the Cloud. But I have no choice for a backup.
Do I not NEED iTunes to back up to iCloud? Do I just back it up via my iPhone??

Forgot -- one simple fix -- reboot phone LOL Done. iPhone is backing up to iCloud

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Close iTunes & navigate to:
~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
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Allan Sampson wrote:
The only other suggestion is restoring your iPhone with iTunes as a new iPhone or not from your iPhone's backup.
You are 100% correct.
Iv'e battled with this for 7 hours today.
You have no idea how long recovery restart is going to take, and then never does.
In final attempt, restore as a new phone after updating to 4.2.1 not using any previous backup.
If backup was tried, it only locked up any attempt of iPhone to recover on restart.
If progress bar stops within 1/4" during restart, that's the only clue that it will not recover
using backup during restore.
After phone recovers as new, one should check to make sure all previous
backups are removed from list.
Strange that Apple gives no real time process when going from 3.1.3 to 4.2.1.
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HT201269 itunes can't back up the iphone because an error occurred

itunes can't back up the iphone because an error occurred????????? HOW CAN I FIX THIS THANKS

Well I think most people here are having a power issue and NOT a software App problem. I was suffering the same problem and after exhausting every possible conflict tisuue I went and read the specifications on USB ports from V2 to V3 So I suspect it's because slowly Apple has increased the demands on you USB power port and therefore the extra "amp" draw is causing the Apple error message.
If you're using an older Mac or PC with USB 2.0 you are probalby having the your iPhone drop out when ask to back up. So here's the solution upgrade your system with a USB card, or buy an old fashion "Y" splitter that take 2 USB ports and merges them into one. This was used many years back when Hard Drives were USB powered but one port wasn't enough. So they gave you these "Y" cables that did the job.
Now Apple does STINK for not being more forthright with this informaton letting many suffer this problem. I love my iPhone 5 but it'll probably be my last Apple product. I just don't understand why you're asked to pay so much more and little things like this get buried and kept from it's users.
So that's what fixed mine... I hope it helps you all.

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I believe only the most recent backup is saved in iCloud, if that's what you're asking. If you haven't done an iCloud backup since May, then you could restore from it. Otherwise, I believe it's been overwritten.
Here's a good article about iCloud backup and restore:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4859

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Hi, kgarrison3.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I understand that you are experiencing and issue backing up your device. Here are the best steps to go through when running into issues such as this.
iOS: If you can't back up or restore from a backup in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
Cheers,
Jason H.

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That was all I could put in the initial "box." Then it brought me to this page with instructions on how to write a good sentence.
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Betty I don't know if you fixed your hacking problem but I feel your pain. I've seen some strange things going on between my iMac and my iPhone and Apple has told me the same thing, call the police which I have done. The hackers have stole 500.00 out of my checking account have access to every internet account I use and no matter how often I change the password their right back on the account. I closed my FB account 3 times only to have someone reopen it. Right now I've got a link in my reading list (Safari) that if I click on it, it allows me to log onto my FB account anonymously.
I've seen a green folder come out of no where while I was trying to delete my passwords out of keychain when that green folder was put into the key chain I was immediately locked out. I than went into system preferences to try to make changes to my security settings, when I clicked on the icon it wouldn't open. I've seen log files of automator receiving commands and sending out my personal information thats on my computer.
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My iTunes is up-to-date.
There is no number, just said "an error occured".
There's no problem on iCloud back up, only take long time.
I have tried this and re-downloaded iTunes, both didn't work.
I have decided to give it all up. From now on I will never keep any important data on my phone. I prefer old-fashioned one better because I like to be independent. Technology is too complicated to understand. Too much headache. Thanks anyway. Goodbye!

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I doubt that corrupt files are the problem. It is more likely a space or permissions issue. Is the hard-drive on which iTunes is stored close to capacity? Do you (or the particular user profile you have logged on with) have the requisite permissions to save to that drive?
Otherwise, do you get an error code? This might point us in the right direction.

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can I back up iphone to an external disk?

You can move your /Home/Music/iTunes folder to the external drive. Then hold down the OPTION key while starting iTunes. In the file dialog locate the /Music/iTunes/ folder on the external drive and click on the Open button. iTunes will now use the library on the external drive. When you sync your data and backups will now be saved on the external drive.

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I am not able to backup my iphone. After the last step it always comes up with this message "itunes could not back up iphone because backup could not be saved on the computer" . I tried all solutions mentioned earlier like changing time zone, deleting previous backups & manually backing up, changing user admin, running itunes as an admin, etc .
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Otherwise, do you get an error code? This might point us in the right direction.

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Hello Barbara4090,
When the iPhone unmounts from iTunes during the backup phase, it can be due to some unreadable data on the iPhone that iTunes cannot deal with. It could be data saved by a third party APP on the iPhone, but there's no easy way to determine the what data may be causing the issue.
First try resetting the iPhone by holding down the sleep/power button and home button until you see the Apple logo (ignore the "Slide to Power Off" prompt).
Connect to iTunes and Sync to test.
Next would be to determine whether the issue is actually with the iPhone or the MacBook Air.
You mentioned that you also use an iMac.
If the iMac is running at least 10.4.11 and has a current installation of iTunes 8.0.2 on it, you can use the iMac to isolate the source of the issue.
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If you'd prefer not to intermingle any data from the iPhone you can create a new User on the iMac and test:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3309
Before connecting the iPhone to the iMac, put a check in the "Disable Automatic Syncing for iPods and iPhones" in the Devices section of iTunes Preferences.
Connect the iPhone and then right-click or control-click on the iPhone under Devices and choose "Backup."
If the iPhone cannot be backed up on the second computer, then it is due to some unusable data on the iPhone that cannot be backed up.
After the test, you can delete the new User if you created one.
If that is the case, then you may need to restore the iPhone and choose the option to restore from a previous backup at the end of the restore process:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
I would do this on the computer that you normally sync the iPhone with.
If, on the other hand, the iMac can backup the iPhone successfully, then there is possibly an issue with the MacBook Air or it's software:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1224
Hope that helps,
Charles H.

I am getting an error message on my itunes when trying to back up my iphone 4s, itunes could not back up iphone because an error occurred.

Please help me!!!! I have tried all of the steps that I have found listed for this issue. I am not sure if I should try to contact my phone provider or not. I am getting an error message without an error code. That says: Itunes could not back up Iphone because an error occurred. Please if anyone one knows any steps I should take please let me know. My iphone and Mac and iTunes are all up to date.
Itunes: Version: 11.0.2
MacBook Pro: OSX: 10.8.3
iphone4s: iOS 6.1.3
Thank you

Excellent!
Please note the following:
Note: iCloud Backup does not back up music, movies, and TV shows that you did not purchase from the iTunes Store, or any podcasts, audio books, or photos that you originally synced from your computer. iCloud Backup will restore your purchased music, movie, and app content from the iTunes and App Stores during the background restore process. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBookstore.
The above comes from this article:
Choosing an iOS backup method (Should I use iTunes or iCloud to back up my iOS device?)
Best of luck with this.

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