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Q: how do i backup photos from iPhone 5 to iMac, if my iPhone won't turn on

how do i back up photos from iPhone 5 to iMac if my iPhone 5 will not turn on?

Posted on Apr 9, 2015 3:28 PM

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Q: how do i backup photos from iPhone 5 to iMac, if my iPhone won't turn on

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  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Apr 9, 2015 3:30 PM in response to tamifrompottsboro
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    Apr 9, 2015 3:30 PM in response to tamifrompottsboro

    If your iPhone will not turn on, then it's too late to perform a backup.  Backups must occur before catastrophes, as they cannot occur after a catastrophe.

     

    Of course, if you use Photo Stream or iCloud Photo Library, then your photos should already be on your Mac.