iOS Device Backup 00008140
This folder stores an iPhone or iPad backup created by Finder or iTunes, containing device data snapshots used for restore or migration.
What is iOS Device Backup 00008140?
This folder is a specific iOS device backup stored in MobileSync on macOS. Finder on newer macOS versions, and iTunes on older setups, create backups here when you back up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac. People usually encounter it when checking disk usage, managing old device backups, or preparing to restore data to a device.
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Safety overview
Status: Use with caution
The folder is generally legitimate and not harmful, but it may contain important backup data for an iOS device. Deleting it can permanently remove your ability to restore that particular backup unless you have another copy elsewhere, such as in iCloud or on another computer.
Recommendation: Keep this backup if you still use the device, may need to restore it, or are unsure whether it exists elsewhere. Consider removal only after confirming it is an old or unnecessary backup and that any needed data is available from a newer backup or another source.
File path
~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/00008140-001C59980AF3001C
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