The iPhone cannot back up while it is turned off. Backing up your iPhone requires an active connection to either Wi-Fi or a computer. When your iPhone is turned off, it is not able to establish this connection and initiate the backup process.
However, it is important to note that you can still back up your iPhone even if it is in sleep mode or locked. As long as your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network or plugged into a computer, it can perform automatic backups while it is not in use.
To ensure that your iPhone is regularly backed up, you can enable the automatic backup feature in the settings. This will allow your iPhone to automatically back up its data when it is connected to Wi-Fi and charging. By doing so, you won’t have to manually initiate the backup process every time.
To enable automatic backups on your iPhone, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Select “iCloud” from the list of options.
4. Scroll down and tap on “iCloud Backup.”
5. Toggle the switch next to “iCloud Backup” to turn it on.
Once the automatic backup feature is enabled, your iPhone will back up its data, including photos, videos, app data, and settings, to your iCloud account whenever it meets the necessary conditions (connected to Wi-Fi and charging).
It is worth mentioning that you can also back up your iPhone by connecting it to a computer and using iTunes or Finder (depending on your operating system). This method allows you to create a local backup on your computer, which can be useful if you prefer not to rely solely on cloud backups.
While the iPhone cannot back up while it is turned off, it can perform automatic backups when connected to a Wi-Fi network and charging. Enabling the automatic backup feature in the settings ensures that your iPhone’s data is backed up regularly without manual intervention.