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What storage device/ drive to back up my phone now

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OregonDead
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I want to back up my old iphone and make some space. what external device/ drive is good NS
May 21 2024 12:07PM
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eheath
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icloud
May 21 2024 12:08PM
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MichiganCatFart
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eheathicloud


I ain’t payin fo that
May 21 2024 12:24PM
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eheath
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MichiganCatFartI ain’t payin fo that


Isn't it $5-10 a month? A portable 1TB SSD is like $100...
May 21 2024 12:41PM
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Farmville420
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eheathIsn't it $5-10 a month? A portable 1TB SSD is like $100...

WD - Passports are like $60 for a terabyte, $100 would get you 2 or 3 terabytes
May 21 2024 1:03PM
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PartyBullshiit
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eheathIsn't it $5-10 a month? A portable 1TB SSD is like $100...


Starts at .99 so super affordable
May 21 2024 1:06PM
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eheath
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Farmville420WD - Passports are like $60 for a terabyte, $100 would get you 2 or 3 terabytes


WD passports are shitty tho lol
May 21 2024 1:10PM
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eheath
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PartyBullshiitStarts at .99 so super affordable


yeah not everyone wants to pay for this stuff, i totally understand it, 15 years ago i would have never paid for icloud, but as an adult with a job its nothing.
May 21 2024 1:11PM
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Farmville420
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eheathWD passports are shitty tho lol

They are slow and annoying but a terabyte is a terabyte lol and they are compatible with anything that uses a USB port, like yea it's no iron wolf but for phone backup it's probably the best bet
May 21 2024 1:25PM
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eheath
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Farmville420They are slow and annoying but a terabyte is a terabyte lol and they are compatible with anything that uses a USB port, like yea it's no iron wolf but for phone backup it's probably the best bet


fucka spinning drive in 2024 unless you're storing 10tb+ but i feel you
May 21 2024 1:59PM
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PartyBullshiit
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eheathyeah not everyone wants to pay for this stuff, i totally understand it, 15 years ago i would have never paid for icloud, but as an adult with a job its nothing.


$12 a year. Come on I don’t care how young you are. You should be able to scrape $12 together. And if it’s an “old” iPhone be forsure doesn’t need much space. I’ve been rocking the 99 cent plan for years now. Just finally had to upgrade to the $2.99 plan. I’m using a 15 pro though.
May 21 2024 2:00PM
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eheath
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PartyBullshiit$12 a year. Come on I don’t care how young you are. You should be able to scrape $12 together. And if it’s an “old” iPhone be forsure doesn’t need much space. I’ve been rocking the 99 cent plan for years now. Just finally had to upgrade to the $2.99 plan. I’m using a 15 pro though.


50gb is absolutely nothing, so $2.99 for 200gb is the minimum IMO.
May 21 2024 2:03PM
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PartyBullshiit
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eheath50gb is absolutely nothing, so $2.99 for 200gb is the minimum IMO.


Like i said 50gb worked fine for me. I had my iPhone and iPad on that. Zero issues. I don’t save my music to cloud though. Literally just had to upgrade after like idk 5-6 years give or take. If you have you’re settings right 50gb is more than enough.
May 21 2024 2:10PM
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eheath
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PartyBullshiitLike i said 50gb worked fine for me. I had my iPhone and iPad on that. Zero issues. I don’t save my music to cloud though. Literally just had to upgrade after like idk 5-6 years give or take. If you have you’re settings right 50gb is more than enough.


My google one is only 100gb and its completely fine (only at 15gb ish, i only backup photos) so im with you, i just think OP has a different goal if hes asking about external drives.
May 21 2024 2:15PM
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eheath
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ok OP id choose one of these two drives:

as suggested already, WD passport, cheaper slow storage: https://a.co/d/4XJ0xP4

SSD portable drive, more expensive ($30 more) but reliable and fast: https://a.co/d/4Sqs1qJ
May 21 2024 2:27PM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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Get a 3 terabyte external hard drive and you're set for life.

I'm personally just not a fan of paying subscription services, over a lifetime you'll end up paying more than if you just bought a hard drive. The price comparison isn't even close, especially since you will eventually need to pay to upgrade your online storage space as you store more and more.

Also, I'd rather own and be in control of my photos instead of them being at the mercy of google/apple





edit: I have the seagate 3Tb expansion drive, like above. Do not cheap out and buy anything under $100, as they are not reliable.

**This post was edited on May 22nd 2024 at 9:10:05am
May 22 2024 9:07AM
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