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can't unlock phone

how to backup phone on a locked iPhone

Posted on Jun 11, 2021 6:03 PM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2021 6:38 PM

You cannot back-up a phone while it is locked. You didn't tell us what lock you are dealing with. If it is Passcode Lock, see this link...

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

If it is Activation lock, see this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Jun 11, 2021 6:38 PM in response to abarnes07

You cannot back-up a phone while it is locked. You didn't tell us what lock you are dealing with. If it is Passcode Lock, see this link...

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

If it is Activation lock, see this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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