How to control my iPhone from my iPad
I have a broken screen and want toggle on my iCloud back-up for messages before replacing phone, can I access my iPhone from my iPad when they are hard wire connected
iPhone 7, iOS 14
I have a broken screen and want toggle on my iCloud back-up for messages before replacing phone, can I access my iPhone from my iPad when they are hard wire connected
iPhone 7, iOS 14
Only if you can see it. However, you may be able to backup your phone by connecting it to your computer.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977
Once you restore your back up, you'll have all of those messages. from the date of the backup going backward.
iOS/iPadOS devices cannot be remotely configured or controlled.
If your screen is broken and you are unable to interact with the device, if not already enabled in Settings, the opportunity to enable iCloud or device backup have been lost.
How to control my iPhone from my iPad