If you've broken your iPhone screen and need to transfer pictures, you might encounter a frustrating issue: the "Trust This Computer" prompt appears, but you're unable to interact with the screen. Without pressing "Trust," the computer won't be able to access the phone's data, making it difficult to back up or restore your files.
You may wonder if it's possible to bypass this step, especially when the screen is cracked and unresponsive. Unfortunately, if your iPhone's screen is severely damaged, it can be impossible to trust the computer and proceed with tasks like backups, restoring from iTunes, or erasing the device.
Don't worry, though. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to get around this problem and enable "Trust This Computer" on your iPhone with a broken screen.
The answer to this is a big NO. Obviously, you cannot trust computer on broken iPhone, this is because you will be unable to tap the "Trust" button. This, therefore, will mean that you will be unable to take or restore backups as you cannot trust a computer on a broken iPhone screen at all. The obvious solution is having the screen replaced, repaired, or getting a new iPhone. However, there is a better and budget option.
To trust computer on a broken iPhone, you can try to use the VoiceOver and Siri if your iPhone has a Home button and it still works. This solution works for some device, but not for all. Just have a try.
To turn off VoiceOver, you can say "Turn off VoiceOver" to Siri, or turn it off manually by going to "Settings" > "General" > "Accessibility" > "VoiceOver".
If repairing or replacing the screen is not an option and neither Siri nor VoiceOver works, you will need to rely on professional data recovery software such as Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery to retrieve your files from iTunes or iCloud backups. With this method, you can bypass the "Trust This Computer" prompt because there is no need to connect your iPhone to a computer. As long as an iTunes backup exists on your computer or the iPhone was previously synced with iCloud, recovering your data is straightforward. The software can smoothly export your existing iPhone data to a computer for secure backup.
In addition, if your iPhone has already trusted your computer, this software also allows you to recover deleted data directly from the iOS device itself, even without any backup.
Main characteristics of iPhone Data Recovery include:
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Option 1: Recover Data from Broken iPhone via iTunes Backup without Trusting Computer
If you have synced your iPhone with iTunes, the backup files are stored on your computer's hard drive. You can use Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery to access and scan these iTunes backups, then recover the data you need.
01Launch the Recovery Software
After installing the program, please run it on your computer, and choose the "Recover from iTunes Backup File" option.
02Choose Your iTunes Backup File
The software will scan and list your iTunes backup files on the interface. If there are other backup files not found yet, you can tap the "Select" icon to choose them manually. Next, tap "Start Scan" to go on.
Now, please select the file types you want by checking, and hit "Start Scan" to display your detailed files from the backup.
03Restore Your iTunes Backup Files
You can view your files on the interface. Please check the files you want to recover, and extract them to your computer by clicking "Recover to Computer". Then you can get back your files without trusting the computer on your iOS device.
Option 2: Recover Data from Broken iPhone via iCloud Backup without Trusting Computer
Apple offers several cloud storage services, such as iCloud and Google Drive, to back up data from your iPhone/iPad. If you no longer have access to your broken iPhone, it's worth checking these services for your important files.
If you find this process complicated, you can also use Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery to extract and recover lost data from your iCloud backup.
01Select the "Recover from iCloud" option from the home screen. The program will prompt you to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password.
02Once signed in, select the types of data you wish to recover and click "Next" to continue. The program will then begin scanning and downloading data from your iCloud backup.
03After the scan is complete, choose the data you want to save and click "Recover to Computer" to export the selected files to your computer.
Option 3: Recover Data If Your Broken iPhone Has Trusted a Computer Before
If your iPhone screen is broken but still functional, or if you've already trusted a computer before the screen broke, you're in luck. You can easily back up and recover your data using Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery by connecting your iPhone to the computer. This powerful tool allows you to retrieve all your data and save it in readable formats on your computer.
Here's how to back up and recover data from your broken iPhone:
01Launch Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery and select "Recover Data from iOS Devices." Connect your broken iPhone to the computer, and wait for the program to recognize it.
02Once the iPhone is detected, choose the data types you want to recover and click "Start Scan" to begin the scanning process.
03After scanning, all found files will be displayed by category. Preview the files, select the ones you need, and click "Recover to Computer" to save them to your computer.
Video Guide:
Q1: What does "Trust This Computer" mean?
When you connect your iPhone or iPad to a computer for the first time, you'll be prompted to "Trust This Computer." By trusting the computer, you allow it to access your photos, videos, contacts, and other content on your device.
Q2: How can I change the trust settings on my iPhone?
Your iPhone remembers the computers you've previously trusted. If you'd like to stop trusting a computer, go to "Settings" > "General" > "Transfer or Reset iPhone" > "Reset" > "Reset Location & Privacy" to reset your trust settings.
Final Thoughts
It is important to backup your iPhone data, this is because you will be able to export and recover your data freely. One of the amazing features about this program is that deleted data can also be retrieved simply by scanning the device. Always follow the above procedures carefully to retrieve your data when having a broken iPhone screen. Anyway, if you need to recover deleted or lost data from your iPhone, why not try the powerful Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery?
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