How to back up my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes

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You can use iTunes to back up your Apple iPhone 8. iTunes will save a backup file on your computer, which can be used to restore your Apple iPhone 8 if itʼs damaged or replaced.

If you donʼt have iTunes on your computer, youʼll need to download and install it. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
1. On the computer, start iTunes.
2. Connect the iPhone 8 to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPhone 8.
3. Click Back Up Now.
4. Wait while the iPhone is backed up.
5. The iPhone has been backed up to iTunes.