Short answers
Can I back up iPhone photos to a USB drive?
Yes, if the drive appears in the iOS Files app. AmberTime creates repeatable backup tasks for original photos and videos.
Can I back up iCloud photos to an external SSD?
Yes. AmberTime can fetch iCloud-only originals from Apple first, then write them locally to the selected SSD.
Can iPhone photo backup be incremental?
Yes. Each AmberTime task keeps a backup record so later runs only transfer new items.
Can I back up iPhone Live Photos to USB?
Yes. Live Photos are backed up as paired photo and video resources where available through iOS.
Does iPhone photo backup preserve EXIF and GPS metadata?
AmberTime writes original resources where available, preserving GPS, EXIF, timestamps, and related metadata where iOS exposes them.
Can I back up iPhone Files folders to an SSD?
Yes. AmberTime can back up selected folders from the iOS Files app, including DJI, downloads, and project folders.