Connecting to mac with a broken screen

Is it possible to bypass unlocking the phone due to the screen being broken?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 3:14 AM

Top-ranking reply

Axel Foley

Level 10

150,972 points

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 3:18 AM

Unfortunately not. You will need the screen repaired so that you can enter the passcode to unlock your iPhone when it is connected to a computer.

Axel F.

View in context

Similar questions

how can i access my iPhone via my mac book if the screen on my phone is broken and the MacBook can't recognize it due to it not being unlocked?
235 1
How can I unlock an iPhone with a broken screen? Unfortunately, my iPhone screen just broke. I wanted to back it up (I have not been using iCloud recently), but in order to connect the phone to my macbook, I need to enter the code. How can I unlock my phone? For extra information, I need to enter the code to use face id so that isn't working.
1120 3
My screen is broken and I can't unlock my iphone. I have an old one I can transfer it to but I can't unlock my iphone with the broken screen as the screen is totally not working. I've plugged it into my computer but it won't recognize it until it's unlocked. aaaaah help please!!
28628 3

1 reply

Top-ranking reply

Axel Foley

Level 10

150,972 points

Nov 26, 2021 3:18 AM in response to Tynugget

Unfortunately not. You will need the screen repaired so that you can enter the passcode to unlock your iPhone when it is connected to a computer.

Axel F.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Connecting to mac with a broken screen

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up