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Can I backup my iPhone if the screen is totally black?

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It's a tough one, but it's possible. If you have the fingerprint ID enabled, you can theoretically get back to the home screen. Then, you can plug the phone into your computer and you'll be able to access the files that way.

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What should I check before trying to retrieve files with a broken screen?

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Check out your iCloud account. A lot of the time, whatever you're going to try and retrieve is going to be backed up in your cloud account.

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Is Dropbox a good way to back things up in the future?

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Yes, Dropbox is a solid way to back files up. If you have an iPhone, images should already be backing up in iPhoto, though. You may not need to leverage Dropbox if you're mainly worried about photos.

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I have an iPhone 6S with a broken (non-viewable screen) and my home button doesn't work. I have a lightning connector keyboard, any suggestions on how I can get siri to activate voice over mode?

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If your Home button doesn't work, there's no way to unlock your phone (unless you don't have a passcode...) or get Siri to work (unless you have voice commands turned on for Siri (like "Hey Siri,").

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