iOS Device Backup 00008140
This folder stores a local backup of an iPhone or iPad created by Finder or iTunes so you can restore the device or transfer data later.
What is iOS Device Backup 00008140?
iOS Device Backup 00008140 is a device-specific backup folder inside macOS's MobileSync backup storage. Finder on macOS Catalina or later, and iTunes on older macOS versions, create folders here when you back up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac. The long folder name identifies one particular device backup set rather than an app you launch. These backups can contain settings, app data, messages, photos stored in the backup, and other information needed to restore the device or migrate to a replacement device. Users usually encounter this folder when checking disk usage, managing old backups, or troubleshooting iPhone and iPad backup storage on a Mac.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is normal Apple backup data, not a startup item or background service. The main risk is data loss: deleting the folder removes that device's local backup and can prevent you from restoring the device from this Mac. If the backup was encrypted, the data may also include sensitive personal information, so protect the Mac and any copied backup files accordingly.
Recommendation: Keep this folder if you still use this Mac to restore, replace, or migrate the iPhone or iPad tied to this backup. You can remove it if you no longer need that local backup and you have another current backup method, such as a newer local backup or iCloud backup. Before deleting it, check Finder or iTunes backup management so you do not remove the only backup for an important device.
File path
~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C
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