screen is broken, can't back up my iPad mini
Hi all. The screen on my son's iPad mini is broken and will not respond to touch. It also consequently cannot connect to the internet. I need to get the screen replaced, but would like to back it up. However, I can't back it up using iCould (no internet or wi-fi). And I also can't back it up using iTunes connected to my computer (it asks me to enter the security code to unlock the device before backing up, and the screen does not respond to touch).
My guess is there is no solution for this, and this is a flaw that should be considered in future Apple iOS updates. There should be a way to do an emergency backup or just the ability to back it up without having to unlock the screen. To be honest, I don't really understand why they require this. It's like depositing money into a bank. They never ask for your ID. It's a good thing. Backing up your device...it's a good thing. Why require the passcode?
If there is a way to do this, I"m all ears and would appreciate your thoughts.
Thank you.