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when backing up an iPhone will it stay on or turn off during the backing up?

Posted on Sep 2, 2023 8:29 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on Sep 2, 2023 8:36 PM

The screen will lock at the amount of time you set it to lock in Settings. The backup will continue in the background. The phone itself will not turn off, however.

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lobsterghost1

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Sep 2, 2023 8:36 PM in response to khalaya96

The screen will lock at the amount of time you set it to lock in Settings. The backup will continue in the background. The phone itself will not turn off, however.

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