How can I back up my iPhone XR to iCloud if the screen is unusable?

My iphone XR has broken, the screen is unusable. It still works on the interior, charges, makes noises etc and I am logged into icloud but it is not backed up. How can I get this phone to back up to icloud without using the screen. I am logged in to the same icloud on another phone and my laptop.


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iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on May 23, 2025 03:23 AM

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May 23, 2025 09:10 AM in response to indialikescereal

indialikescereal wrote:

My iphone XR has broken, the screen is unusable. It still works on the interior, charges, makes noises etc and I am logged into icloud but it is not backed up. How can I get this phone to back up to icloud without using the screen. I am logged in to the same icloud on another phone and my laptop.

If this is your first time trying to back up to icloud, then sorry you don't as that needs to be done on a regular basis and not in time of crisis.

If you've been backing up on a regular basis, then plug your phone to a power source and leave it alone and maybe it will backup to the cloud.

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