How to Backup Phone with Broken Screen? (Android & iPhone)

Data backups are a lifesaver in case of data deletion, phone stolen, or lost. This provides you with a sense of security against such scenarios. However, backing up data from a normal phone is easy but the same task seems challenging when you have a broken screen phone. In this guide, we’ll discuss some methods to backup phone with broken screen.

How to Backup Phone with Broken Screen?

How to Backup Android Phone with Broken Screen?

Scenario 1: Phone Screen is Broken but is Accessible

• Method 1: Use Your Google Account to Backup Data
• Method 2: Backup Your Phone Data with Local Backup
• Method 3: Use External Devices to Backup Broken Screen Phone Data
• Method 4: Try Android Backup & Restore Tool to Backup Data

Method 1: Use Your Google Account to Backup Data

If your phone screen is still in working condition, use your Google account to back up the data from it. Ensure that your Android phone is connected to a mobile data or WiFi network. Here’s how to backup Android phone with broken screen:

• Open Settings on your Android phone.
• Head to Additional Settings and scroll down to Backup and Reset.
• Click on the option Google Account.
• Now, toggle on the button for Backup by Google One.
• Tap the Back up now option and wait until the backup completes.

That’s it! Your apps, photos, videos, SMS & MMS, call history, device settings, contacts, calendar, notes, and other Google account synced data are now backed up.

Also Read: How to Get Pictures Off a Broken Phone? (Complete Guide)

Method 2: Backup Your Phone Data with Local Backup

Android phones come with a Local backup feature that helps you back up your phone data at once. So, you can also use this feature and easily back up data on an Android phone with a broken screen.

Also, make sure to transfer the backup file to a PC or USB drive to prevent data loss. For this, you need a USB cable. Follow these simple steps to do so:

• On Settings, go to the Additional Settings.
• Select the Backup and reset option>>Back up and migrate.
• Click the Local backup option and tap the New Backup button to create a backup.
• Choose the data you want to back up and tap the Start option.

• When done, follow the path Device storage/Android/data/com.coloros.backuprestore/Backup and transfer this file to PC.

Done! Using this you can backup contacts, messages, call logs, preferences settings, and apps (excluding data).

Also Read: Tips to Backup Android Contacts to PC

Method 3: Use External Devices to Backup Broken Screen Phone Data

You can also use external devices such as memory cards or USB drives to back up your broken screen phone data. For this, you just need to insert the SD card into your phone or attach the USB drive to your phone with a USB OTG adapter and transfer the data from your phone to them.

Method 4: Try Android Backup & Restore Tool to Backup Data

Apart from the above few methods, you have another best option to back up all your valuable data from your Android phone with a broken screen and that is – the Android Backup & Restore tool.

It helps you back up various data including contacts, photos, videos, SMS, documents, music files, notes, and several others.

Additionally, you can use the same software to restore your backed-up data. So, get this software right now and follow this guide to back up your phone data securely.

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Also Read: How to Backup Android Data to PC? – Expert Insights

Scenario 2: Screen is Severely Damaged & Not Working

Now, if your phone screen is severely damaged and not at all working, you may try backing up your data by following the above-mentioned methods with an external mouse.

You can connect the mouse to your phone using a USB OTG adapter and follow the above methods to back up data. However, if you don’t have a USB OTG adapter, there is nothing you can do to back up your data. Instead, you need to go for screen replacement or repair.

How To Backup iPhone With Broken Screen?

Scenario 1: iPhone Having Broken Working Screen

Use iCloud

If your iPhone screen is partly working, you can use your iCloud to back up your data from a broken screen. Make sure that your device is connected to a cellular network or WiFi.

• Go to the iPhone Settings application.
• Click on your name and select the iCloud option.
• Choose the iCloud Backup option and hit the Backup Now option.

Using a PC or Laptop

If you have a Mac PC, you can use both Finder or iTunes to back up your iPhone data and as for a Windows PC, go for iTunes.

Finder:

• Launch Finder on your laptop and login with your Apple account.
• Now, connect iPhone with laptop via a USB cable.
• If you have a trusted computer, it’ll detect your device automatically. However, if not, follow the screen steps to trust the computer.
• Select your device on the PC. On the left panel, mark the box according to your preference to backup.
• Lastly, tap the Back Up Now option to start backing up iPhone data.

iTunes:

• Open iTunes on your Windows PC.
• Connect your iPhone with PC using a USB cable.
• Then, click on the iPhone icon on the top-left side.
• Tap on the Summary tab and select the option to back up your iPhone.
• Now, click the Back Up Now option to initialize the process.

Note: If you have a trusted PC, you can use this method even when your iPhone’s broken screen is not in working condition.

Scenario 2: iPhone Broken Screen is Not Working

Use Voiceover Feature to Backup iPhone Data

If your iPhone screen is damaged severely and not working, Siri is the best option that you can use to access your device and backup data.

Follow the steps here to command Siri to backup iPhone data:

• Hold the Home button for a second to activate Siri.
• Now, command Siri to Turn on Voiceover and you are done.

• Using Voiceover, go to Settings>>your Apple account>>iCloud>>iCloud Backup. You can also attach an external keyboard using a USB OTG adapter to navigate to the options.
• Connect your phone to mobile data or WiFi and click the Back Up Now option.

Repair/Replace Your Broken iPhone Screen to Backup

Lastly, if nothing is possible, you need to visit the nearest service center to get the broken iPhone screen repaired or replaced.

Also Read: Android Broken Screen Data Recovery: Recover Data from Broken Screen Android

FAQs

Is it possible to backup Android or iPhone with broken screen?

Yes, it is possible to backup both Android and iPhone with broken screen using these DIY methods. However, if the damage to the screen is severe and is not in a working condition, in that case getting a screen repair and replacement is required to backup the data in it.

How much it cost to repair or replace a broken screen?

The cost of repair or replacement of a broken screen varies on the damage. But remember this is a case of physical damage, so no matter whether your device is under warranty or not, you’ll be charged.

Does broken screen can cause data loss?

The severe damage to the screen might cause data loss. So, it is always suggested to have regular backups of your phone data to avoid and deal with such unexpected damages and data loss scenarios.

Conclusion

So, these are the methods you can try to backup phone with a broken screen. Follow the instructions step-by-step to get your phone backed up to restore or transfer the data to a new phone.

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