CopyTrans Shelbee

Backing up an iPhone's contents with iTunes may not be as straightforward as you would expect and if you are not careful, you may end up actually losing data than backing it up. A good alternative is CopyTrans Shelbee. This lightweight application provides you with the backup features you need to create spare copies of important data from your iOS device. Its main advantage is the fact that it performs backup operations right away, without burdening you with any confusing prompts.

CopyTrans Shelbee is part of a larger collection of excellent iTunes alternatives. Just like its counterparts, the software is free and it works on all popular Windows platforms. Unlike other iOS managers, CopyTrans Shelbee does not require iTunes to run, because CopyTrans has its own drivers for Apple devices.

The software comes with a clean and efficient user interface. Once you connect an iOS device to your computer, the program will present two options, for backing up the device's contents and for restoring them. All you have to do is select an operation's corresponding icon and follow the instructions.

The software allows you to choose between a full backup and a partial one. You can make a few simple tweaks before starting a backup operation, like setting the software to validate your backup, encrypt it or to exclude apps. It takes a few minutes to complete a backup process, but the good news is that you won't encounter any confusing prompts which may drive you to cancel the operation.

If you opt for a full backup, Shelbee will copy all device settings, contacts, messages and calendars, the camera rolls, app documents, as well as the apps themselves. It should also be mentioned that Shelbee provides support for all modern iPhone, iPad and iPod models.