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How do I transfer my data from my iPhone 8 to my new iPhone 12 if my old phone is nonfunctional? I can't open my old phone because the screen had a nonfunctioning touch pad and is completely nonfunctional.

How do I transfer my data from my iPhone 8 to my new iPhone 12 if my old phone is nonfunctional?

I can't open my old phone because the screen had a nonfunctioning touch pad and is completely nonfunctional.

Posted on Oct 27, 2020 7:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2020 7:39 PM

You restore the backup you made before your iPhone 8 failed.

If you don’t have a backup, your data is gone.

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How do I transfer my data from my iPhone 8 to my new iPhone 12 if my old phone is nonfunctional? I can't open my old phone because the screen had a nonfunctioning touch pad and is completely nonfunctional.

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