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How do I make sure everything gets backed up?

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Back up all the data you want in iCloud by going to settings, navigating to iCloud, and toggling everything you want on. Otherwise, certain data will be left out.

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How do I back up an iPhone to my PC?

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Connect your phone and computer with a USB cable. It should give you a message on your phone asking if you trust the computer. Click, "yes."

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How do I free up space in iCloud?

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You can delete unnecessary data from the Cloud by going to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage and see what data you don't need anymore -- tap that, then tap "Edit" then "Delete All". Of course, if you want, you can always buy more storage.

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Does the iCloud Drive on my iPhone need to be turned off before backing up?

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No, it includes the data of some apps, and turning it off will result in the loss of the data. So, it is preferred to have iCloud Drive enabled during backup.

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What does it mean when an iPhone is "jailbroken"?

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A jailbroken phone is when you download a third-party app to enable further customization to an iPhone. Therefore, you can change the way the apps look, and other customizations.

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Could you please give me step by step directions on how to download my iPhone contacts to my PC?

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Check out this wikiHow article for that information.

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Can I back up my phone without plugging it in? It is broken where the USB plugs in.

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If you have set up iCloud, your device should back up automatically. Check by opening "Settings," then clicking on your name, then "iCloud" and then "Back up."

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How do I know if my phone is "jailbroken"?

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"Jailbreaking" is if you have downloaded a "Jailbreak". If you haven't done that, and you know nobody has used your phone without your permission, it isn't jailbroken.

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How can I backup my iPhone if it says my phone is disconnected?

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You need to connect to the internet. Sign into a WIFI network, connect to broadband, use your cell phone data, or connect to a computer that is connected to the internet. Plug your phone into a computer using your micro usb charger. Once you are connected again, you should be able to continue your backup.

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How do I backup an iPhone without going through iCloud?

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You can back it up using your computer. That is the only way you can do it without going through icloud. However, iCloud is a good choice for backing things up.

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How can I backup my Iphone 6 plus?

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It is basically the same method for every iPhone. Follow the steps in this article and you will backup your iPhone 6 plus.

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