Even though iTunes is no longer available

on new Apple computers,

it is still possible to back up your library

using iTunes on older Macs and PCs.

We're going to show you how to do it on a Windows computer,

but the process is similar on a Mac.

Here's how to do it on Windows.

Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer

using a USB cable.

You might need a USB adapter

if you're using a MacBook laptop.

If the device prompts you to trust this computer,

select "Trust" and then enter your passcode.

Your device will show up in the iTunes sidebar.

Select your device on the upper-left-hand corner.

This will bring you to the summary panel.

On a Mac, your device should appear

on the sidebar of the Finder window.

Select the type of content

that you want to sync or remove.

To turn syncing on, check the box next to "Sync."

Check the box next to each item that you want to sync.

Click the "Apply" button

in the lower right corner of the window.

You can have "back up all of the data on your iPhone

to this computer" selected

or your most important data to iCloud.

If syncing doesn't start automatically,

click the "Sync" button.

Make sure not to disconnect while it is syncing.

You can tell your phone is synced

when the last backup date has updated.