iPad smashed…other way to back up?
Accidental damage to iPad mini…unusable but need to backup…any way to do that?
iPad mini (5th generation)
Sorry for the bad news.
Breaking one’s device is ALWAYS disheartening.
If you’re not already backing up - either manually to Finder (iTunes) or - hopefully - automatically to iCloud …
… it’s too late to play catchup now.
Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support