How to Back up an iPhone
Before updating the iOS a back up is required.
is this just an iCloud back up or is it more involved?
how do I back up my phone before I update my iOS?
iPhone 11 updating to iOS 17
iPhone 11, iOS 16
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How to Back up an iPhone