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if i don’t have a macbook can i restore my iphone for backup on my ipad?

if i don’t have a macbook can i restore my iphone for backup on my ipad?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 11:38 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 8:40 PM

No. You may not backup your iPhone on your iPad. You cannot restore your iPhone from your iPad.

You do not need a Mac. You can use a Windows PC , if you have one, to backup and restore your iPhone.


Axel F.

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