Windows: Disable iTunes backup for faster update iPhone firmware

Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:12 AM

All you do is copy the snippet of text and paste it. Be sure to backup the iTunesPrefs.xml file and kill iTunes before starting. The instructions are as followed:

1. Locate your iTunesPrefs.xml file. It’s usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes or C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes.

Hint: If the folder Application Data does not show up, make sure that hidden files are visible in the Windows Explorer

2.Backup your iTunesPrefs.xml file

3.Open iTunesPrefs.xml using a Notepad

4.Search for a section called User Preferences and paste the following snipped into the User Preferences Section after the first <dict>:

<key>DeviceBackupsDisabled</key>
<data>
dHJ1ZQ==
</data>

5.Save the file and restart iTunes. Backups should now be disabled. To enable backups again delete the XML Snippet from iTunesPrefs.xml file.

When you’re done, it should look like this:

I’ve tested it myself and can say that it works. Thanks iphonefreakz

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