Can I use my phone while it’s backing up?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 31, 2021 2:42 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Jul 31, 2021 2:45 AM

Yes.

Avoid Adding or Deleting anything on the device while the backup is in progress (iCloud / iTunes). Simple use will not have any effect on the backup.

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SravanKrA

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Jul 31, 2021 2:45 AM in response to Diaz2629

Yes.

Avoid Adding or Deleting anything on the device while the backup is in progress (iCloud / iTunes). Simple use will not have any effect on the backup.

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