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Damaged iPhone back up

Can I back up an iPhone that the front screen is damaged? My iPhone screen is completely damaged and I wish to back up my data before I start to use another iPhone. Can I back up the damaged phone as one would before uploading the info onto the new phone. If so, how do I go about it? Thanks

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 9, 2021 1:44 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2021 2:54 AM

You will have to get the screen repaired first. Tell the Apple repair shop you need the data in case they swap out the phone.

Always back up weekly to a computer or daily to iCloud before the disaster happens.

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Damaged iPhone back up

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