[jiriknesl]

I wonder, what are the alternatives now?

Tresorit? Self-hosted Nextcloud?

[fguerraz]

There is no alternative really as only iCloud can back-up your settings, saved networks, and apps data.

Other apps like Nextcloud, can only backup documents (those not in apps) and pictures, because there's an API for this.

iTunes backup is an option, but it's not automatic and convenient.

[alt227]

Is that true? Only iCloud can back up an iPhone? They dont provide any way to even extract an encrypted archive so you can keep it safe for yourself?

I get more and more amazed at Apples lock in tactics. This is why I own nothing Apple, and have complete control over everything in my digital world.

[dmix]

It encrypts your entire phone backups as well

[scarface_74]

It’s really not that complicated and none of those options can serve as an adequate backup for iOS devices including app data and meta data.

Just back up your phone to your computer via iTunes (Windows) or the built in facility on Macs