Can I back up a broken iPad using just the serial number?
Can I back up my iPad through serial number cause my iPad is broken
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Original Title: Backup recover
iPad mini (5th generation)
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Unless you are able to restart your iPad to a running state - and successfully enter your Passcode - you'll not be able to recover any data from your iPad.
iPadOS uses an encrypted filesystem. Successful entry of your iPad Passcode unlocks the Secure Enclave (this being your iPad's security chip) within which the only copy of the encryption keys - that are required to access and decrypt your data - are stored.
Unless you have a pre-existing backup of your locally stored data, anything stored on your inoperable iPad will remain beyond reach.
If you value your data, always keep a backup.
Be aware that if you have enabled iCloud Photos, your photos will remain accessible if you sign-in iCloud with your AppleID:
