[Hidden-tech] replacing iPhone 5 battery

[Stacy Kontrabecki]

Of course a battery does not store data, but I didn't know if the phone 
erased the data when battery disconnected. I hear too many wacky stories 
from folks losing data all the time and didn't know why.

My iTunes doesn't work properly so backing up to the Mac in stead of the 
cloud hasn't worked in some time.

* I ended up buying a battery off eBay and replacing it myself. Took 2 
people/4 hands at one time to pry the screen up and to pry the battery 
loose. Works fabulously.

* BTW, a great app I used to backup my contacts and email them to myself 
in a recoverable file format is MCBackupPro. Can never be too careful!

Thanks, all! You're very helpful.

Have a star spangled day!

Stacy


On 6/6/16 5:05 PM, Stacy Kontrabecki wrote:
> I should remember this from when I replaced my iPhone 3GS battery, but 
> don't: Will I lose my contacts when I remove the iPhone 5 battery when 
> I replace it?
>
> My iCloud has not been backing up my phone, insisting I need to 
> upgrade/buy more space in the cloud. Bunk. I only backup my contacts 
> and apps. My could shouldn't be full. So I guess I have 2 questions. 
> What to do about this backup issue.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Stacy
>