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How to back up a disabled iPhone

My daughter Locked herself out of her iPhone. How can I make sure it’s backed up before resetting it?

iPhone SE

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 10:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 12:46 PM

You cannot. The phone can be recovered but all data will be lost. (Just think if someone else found it.)

You need a computer and it will wipe the phone

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled

video

How to re your iPhone if you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


In future she needs to learn how to backup and put in a weekly reminder, yes weekly! The ohone could also have been lost or stolen.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support


Alternatively explore iCloud photos to protect them at least.

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Feb 20, 2021 12:46 PM in response to Nibriun

You cannot. The phone can be recovered but all data will be lost. (Just think if someone else found it.)

You need a computer and it will wipe the phone

If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled

video

How to re your iPhone if you forgot your passcode - Apple Support


In future she needs to learn how to backup and put in a weekly reminder, yes weekly! The ohone could also have been lost or stolen.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support


Alternatively explore iCloud photos to protect them at least.

How to back up a disabled iPhone

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