How can I back up my iPhone on iMac if the screen is broken?

my screen is broken. unable to open up my phone

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iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on Aug 23, 2023 11:16 AM

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frazzm737

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Posted on Aug 23, 2023 12:22 PM

If it is broken, it is too late to make a back-up. The time to do a back-up is before catastrophe strikes!

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frazzm737

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Aug 23, 2023 12:22 PM in response to henryna

If it is broken, it is too late to make a back-up. The time to do a back-up is before catastrophe strikes!

Aug 23, 2023 12:45 PM in response to henryna

Unfortunately, it is too late to back up the phone.

Backups have to be made....before....disasters strike.

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