1 files changed, 6 insertions, 0 deletions

diff --git a/tools/idevicebackup4.c b/tools/idevicebackup4.c
index 1944a7a..c4ee847 100644
--- a/tools/idevicebackup4.c
+++ b/tools/idevicebackup4.c
@@ -1474,6 +1474,12 @@ checkpoint:
                 switch(cmd) {
                         case CMD_BACKUP:
                         printf("Starting backup...\n");
+
+                        /* make sure backup device sub-directory exists */
+                        gchar *devbackupdir = g_build_path(G_DIR_SEPARATOR_S, backup_directory, uuid, NULL);
+                        g_mkdir(devbackupdir, 0755);
+                        g_free(devbackupdir);
+
                         /* TODO: check domain com.apple.mobile.backup key RequiresEncrypt and WillEncrypt with lockdown */
                         /* TODO: verify battery on AC enough battery remaining */