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In case of a iPhone battery exploding can the data still be retrieved has far as pictures go ?
Maybe, it depends on how much damage was done by the heat generated by the exploding battery. If you value the data on your phone and have no backup, I would encourage you to seek out an experienced and reputable shop that specializes in micro-soldering and data recovery. If you can’t find one locally, then consider mail-in repair. There are several reputable micro-solderers patrolling this forum.