Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is your Mac running out of space from iPhone and iPad backups? In this video, I’ll show you how to free up your internal SSD by moving your MobileSync folder to an external drive using a simple symlink. All future iOS backups will go straight to the external drive—saving you tons of space on your Mac. It’s easy, safe, and perfect for Macs with limited storage!
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0:00 Opening
1:29 Show your Macintosh HD
2:59 How to show User Lybrary Folder
3:42 Application Support folder
4:01 Mobile Sync folder
4:18 Copy MobileSync folder to external SSD
5:49 Delete MobileSync folder
6:26 Create Symlink
8:25 Copy Symlink "MobileSync" to users/user/library/application support
9:21 Summary
9:48 New iPhone Backup to external SSD
10:48 External Home folder plug video
11:13 Outro
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#diskfull #iphonebackup #iosbackups Check out all my links and storefronts! beacons.ai/macsoundsolutions
Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — thanks for supporting the channel!
Is your Mac running out of space from iPhone and iPad backups? In this video, I’ll show you how to free up your internal SSD by moving your MobileSync folder to an external drive using a simple symlink. All future iOS backups will go straight to the external drive—saving you tons of space on your Mac. It’s easy, safe, and perfect for Macs with limited storage!
📄 Prefer a written guide? Grab my step-by-step PDF here (only $7):
macsound2.gumroad.com/l/wjezeg
MY AMAZON STORE FRONT
amazon.com/shop/macsoundsolutionsinc./list/1ZPI9APR822C2?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
NVMe enclosures I use and like.
For mac mini m4
ZikeDrive 20% off code: MSZ666
tidd.ly/3L15R8w
Or on Amazon
amzn.to/3LhZhKQ
For Mac Mini M4 Pro thunderbolt 5
ACASIS 80gbps Thunderbolt 5 Enclosures: go.sjv.io/xLNxjx
ACASIS 21-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 dock: go.sjv.io/MAN4vM
TB501 and DS9007 purchases: Use "TB20" for 20% off
0:00 Opening
1:29 Show your Macintosh HD
2:59 How to show User Lybrary Folder
3:42 Application Support folder
4:01 Mobile Sync folder
4:18 Copy MobileSync folder to external SSD
5:49 Delete MobileSync folder
6:26 Create Symlink
8:25 Copy Symlink "MobileSync" to users/user/library/application support
9:21 Summary
9:48 New iPhone Backup to external SSD
10:48 External Home folder plug video
11:13 Outro
I am an amazon affiliate and get a small commission thanks for your support
#diskfull #iphonebackup #iosbackups Check out all my links and storefronts! beacons.ai/macsoundsolutions
Disclaimer: Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — thanks for supporting the channel!
