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pepper6262 Author

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How do I backup my phone

I need to backup my iPhone 14 for a repair

iPhone 14, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 30, 2023 5:06 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jul 30, 2023 5:08 AM

Unless you are able to successfully enter the device passcode - this being necessary to unlock the encrypted filesystem - it is simply too late to create a backup.

If you are able to successfully interact with the iPhone - and enter your Passcode - you can backup the device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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