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@RonBeyer I used Apple's native new finder app to store data on my external harddrive. This is done by creating a logical linking from the default backup location to the external HDD.

@BlueDogRanch which part was the mistake?

@RonBeyer Sir, first though it out of your head that I used third party tool of any kind what so ever, I used apple's software to store my data on external hard drive. The same software refuses to restore back the data.

@BlueDogRanch "Not responsible for data backup" is different from "Not leaving any options for backup".

@RonBeyer Are you suggesting, if I am not using icloud to backup data, which is a paid service, which is restating that if you need to backup data you need to pay to Apple -- then it is not Apple's responsibility to be accountable for making backup process NOT free?

@BlueDogRanch there is no mention of anything like I need to pay/subscribe for backing up my data, which is an essential use case for any device users, let it be Apple or Android or any other device. I agreeed with what I was asked to agree, I didn't agree with that I was not asked to agree with.

@IllusiveBrian I have used Apple's product to backup the device. But I choose where to save the backed up data. I was not using thirdparty tools for this.

@BlueDogRanch there is no mention on backups and restore on local devices or hard drives.

@RonBeyer What you mean by non standard Apple? If my photos, bank information, crypto apple standard? Sorry couldn't follow your question. BTW, how do you backup mac's? Non-standard harddrives?

@Greendrake Yes. Data is backed up but cannot be restored. Apple customer care confirmed they do not recommend letting user backup phone data on external device, while at the same time has no solution for how to back up 512 gb phone on a smalled disk sized computer.