DisableBackup For Mac

DisableBackup is a minimalist macOS application that enables you to quickly disable the iTunes automatic backup with the press of a button. If you change your mind, the app allows you to revert to the original state just as easily.

By default, when connecting an iOS device to your Mac, iTunes will try to automatically create a backup, either on the iCloud or the current computer, based on the user configuration.

If you want to prevent this behavior, starting from iTunes 7.7.1, you can do so by activating a hidden option that is not accessible to users. Note that you can toggle this option without using a third-party app via the Terminal.

However, working with the Terminal might prove problematic for inexperienced users, so the DisableBackup application delivers a friendly GUI that enables you to deal with the task with a simple mouse click.

The DisableBackup user interface is represented by a single panel where you get to see the current iTunes version, the current state for the auto-backup function, and the button that enables you to modify its state.

As you press the button, in the bottom area of the DisableBackup window you will receive notifications that let you know that the task has been performed, and that you need to restart iTunes for the changes to take effect, or that you still can manually backup your devices.

To sum up, DisableBackup relies on a function that is hidden within the iTunes application and offers you the possibility to prevent the media manager from automatically backing up devices.

DisableBackup is a user-friendly alternative to performing the same action via the command line, which might be unfamiliar to some Mac users.