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I’m sending a phone in to be repaired, I am unable to erase the device prior, because the display is illegible. Will this cause problems?

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 2:10 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2023 2:23 PM

If you think there's a possibility it can still turn on and connect to the internet, try erasing it via iCloud.

Erase a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support

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Jul 19, 2023 2:23 PM in response to Emmoha77

If you think there's a possibility it can still turn on and connect to the internet, try erasing it via iCloud.

Erase a device in Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support

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