Where Is iPhone Health Data Stored?
iPhone Health app database, exports and encrypted backup rules.
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iPhone health samples live in an encrypted on-device Health database synced through iCloud when enabled, with XML exports available per profile. Unencrypted computer backups skip health data entirely.
Enable encrypted backups before phone moves or years of workouts vanish. Exports snapshot records while live sync keeps devices converging.
Where iOS stores this, by platform
Health > Profile > Export All Health Data
No browsable file path; database stays encrypted on device with optional iCloud sync. Computer backups include health only when encrypted. Export XML from the profile screen above for portable records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I transfer Health data to a new iPhone?
Use iCloud sync or an encrypted computer backup covering the store above. Unencrypted backups deliberately omit health samples.
Can I export Health records?
Yes as XML through the export path above. Third-party apps read HealthKit live with permission instead.
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