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How can I backup my iPhone if it’s disabled? I have text messages that I need and my nephew disabled my phone by trying to figure out my phones PW, so is it possible to backup my phone, if so how?

Is it possible to backup my text messages on my iPhone XR if it’s already disabled? If so, how? I do have my iCloud information but I couldn’t figure out how to back it up so I can restore it!

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 7:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2021 7:53 PM

Follow the instructions in -> If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support


Once disabled, by design, the one, and the only way to reset a device is to erase it by restoring it.

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How can I backup my iPhone if it’s disabled? I have text messages that I need and my nephew disabled my phone by trying to figure out my phones PW, so is it possible to backup my phone, if so how?

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