Mobilesync: Backup

is the Apple framework that manages local backups of iOS/iPadOS devices via Finder (macOS Catalina+) or iTunes (Windows/macOS Mojave and earlier). Backups are stored in a MobileSync folder, not iCloud.

Unlike iCloud, which often backs up only the essentials, a local MobileSync backup is a near-complete mirror of your device’s data. mobilesync backup