My iPhone screen is broken. I need to unlock it in order to have access to my data.

My screen is broken, I can not see or use it. I need to unlock my phone in order to have access to my data. I tried couple of methods such as erasing passcode, for example, this method doesn't work because it additionally deletes all the other data which I want to save. I also tried enabling voice control but i can not make it work since i can not unlock my iPhone and Siri doesn't reply to me.

My idea is to buy icloud subscription, but i do not know if icloud will automatically add my data without unlocking my phone. Please give me you suggestions, thank you in advance.


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iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on May 24, 2022 9:55 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2022 10:01 AM

No. It won't.


Your only option is to get your phone fixed.

Given the fact that it is probably already disabled due to incorrect passcode attempts, it's safe to say that any data on the phone that was not already backed up or synced to the cloud is gone.


This is why it's important to back it up on a regular basis.

You need to back it up before something goes catastrophically wrong, not after.

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May 24, 2022 10:01 AM in response to GiorgiBochikashvili

No. It won't.


Your only option is to get your phone fixed.

Given the fact that it is probably already disabled due to incorrect passcode attempts, it's safe to say that any data on the phone that was not already backed up or synced to the cloud is gone.


This is why it's important to back it up on a regular basis.

You need to back it up before something goes catastrophically wrong, not after.

May 24, 2022 10:16 AM in response to GiorgiBochikashvili

Hello GiorgiBochikashvili,


Unfortunately, you cannot backup your data if your iPhone screen is broken. Send it to an Apple Store and they'll get it fixed for you. For more information, go here: iPhone Screen Repair & Replacement - Official Apple Support.


⚠️: Accidental damage, water damage, or cosmetic damage is not covered by warranty, so you'll have to pay out of pocket.


Best Wishes,

Jay

May 24, 2022 1:48 PM in response to KiltedTim

Actually i'm trying not to put wrong code to unlock the phone but even though I can't see the screen I can feel vibrations when I press certain digits. I'll have you know that I can press 3 digits of my 4 digit pin-code but there's one more digit where the sensor doesn't work therefore I cant unlock it. My Plan B is to open the phone, take the broken screen, replace with new one and unlock my phone using new screen. Will this work?

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