How do I recover photos from a water damaged iPhone that won't turn on?

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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 6, 2025 2:42 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2025 3:03 PM

Hopefully you have a backup because it’s too late to make one now. 🤞


FWIW, your photos are likely saved onto your iCloud as that is the “default” iOS setting.


Restoring to a new replacement phone from a backup of your old water-damaged phone is the only option.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support






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Sep 6, 2025 3:03 PM in response to mzgibbz

Hopefully you have a backup because it’s too late to make one now. 🤞


FWIW, your photos are likely saved onto your iCloud as that is the “default” iOS setting.


Restoring to a new replacement phone from a backup of your old water-damaged phone is the only option.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support






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