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iPhone screen says erase this iPhone

12 max pro was broken went to get screen fixed now it says erase this iPhone and I need my stuff of the phone can anyone help

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 27, 2022 7:24 AM

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LD150

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Posted on Feb 27, 2022 9:20 AM

If you did a backup before the phone broke then you restore it.

If you didn't, your data cannot be recovered.

How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support

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