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How will I know when my icloud backup is complete without unlocking my phone? Seems it must be locked during update.

How will I know when my icloud backup is complete without unlocking my phone? Seems it must be locked during update.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 1:32 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 2:01 PM

jrklimek wrote:

How will I know when my icloud backup is complete without unlocking my phone? Seems it must be locked during update.

If this is your first time backing up to the icloud it will take some time.


YOu lock the device so it backups automatically when you connect to wifi and a power source.



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Aug 6, 2021 2:01 PM in response to jrklimek

jrklimek wrote:

How will I know when my icloud backup is complete without unlocking my phone? Seems it must be locked during update.

If this is your first time backing up to the icloud it will take some time.


YOu lock the device so it backups automatically when you connect to wifi and a power source.



How will I know when my icloud backup is complete without unlocking my phone? Seems it must be locked during update.

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