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 7:51 PM

Once the iPhone is disabled, there is no way to access the data. The encryption key has been deleted and you will not be able to backup. You will need to restore the phone and you will only be able to restore your last backup. Follow the steps in the Related Article to restore your device.

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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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