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I have an iPhone 5 with 32 gig. I never used iCloud so it is not backed up. I have many many pictures on it. While overseas the screen quit recognizing my touch and will not respond. The screen looks fine, the physical buttons work, but I cannot unlock it. Since I was overseas I had data services OFF, and Location services off, etc…. Now I cannot access my iPhone and although I have a service contract and insurance Apple will not fix it. They want me to just take a replacement phone. But I would like to keep my pictures… I KNOW they are still there and okay. My question is… is this phone like a computer where I can take out the memory with the pictures and when I get my new phone just take them apart and swap out the 32 gig memories and retain my pictures? Thank you for any help.
Have you even tried connecting it to a PC or Mac to see if you could sync it with-in iTunes? If it still has life thats the only other way here to salvage your stuff. The idea of swapping the innards between the phones most likely won’t work if you are unable to access the iPhone via iTunes. As the logic on the logic board is likely damaged Vs the display its’ self.
Your only way is to try to repair the touch control and get access. This can be as easy as get a temporary replacement screen to get touch to diagnose and replace logic board components. Swapping memory chip is very difficult but possible. but it is meaningful only if you intend to replace the chip. You CANNOT dump photos from an iPhone 5 flash memory chip because it is encrypted with per device key in the CPU and random keys generated on OS install.
Stephanie, sorry to tell you that this is not possible. The memory is a hardwired part on the logic board and as such can not be replaced. Hope this helps, good luck.
have u tried to change the logic card maybe ?? or just remove the damaged piece - guess maybe will get it - i didn’t try b4 but will tell you if I tried it regards
Yes you Can! Check this link out https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=…
