To lock your iPhone so that it will back up, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup. Then turn on the switch for “iCloud Backup.
No, the iPhone does not need to be locked to backup. However, if you are using iCloud backup, your device must be locked in order to back up to iCloud.
When you lock your iPhone for backup, it means that your iPhone will be backed up even if you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection or if your device is locked. This is a great way to make sure that your data is always safe, even if something happens to your phone.
If you want to lock your screen for a backup, you can do so by pressing the “Power” button and selecting “Lock Screen.” This will prevent anyone from accessing your device while it is being backed up.
To lock your iPhone 13 for backup, hold down the power button and the home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo. This will restart your phone and lock it for backup.
To lock your iPhone 12 so that it backs up, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and toggle on “iPhone Backup.
Yes, you can lock your phone while it’s backing up. To do this, press the power button to turn on your phone and then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center. Tap the lock button in the top-right corner of the Control Center and your phone will be locked.
Yes, you can backup your phone without unlocking it. You can use iTunes to back up your phone, or you can use a third-party backup app. If you use iTunes, your phone will be backed up automatically when you connect it to your computer. If you use a third-party backup app, you’ll need to manually back up your phone.
An iPhone backup should not take more than a few minutes. If it is taking longer than that, there may be a problem with the backup process.
The amount of time it takes to back up an iPhone varies depending on the amount of data on the phone. A typical backup with nothing more than contacts and photos should take under 5 minutes.
