In everyday use, it's more common than you might think to lose data on an iPhone, either through accidental deletion, a failed system update, or a damaged device. With iPhone data recovery via iTunes, you can still quickly recover contacts, photos, notes and even app data. Mastering the right method can not only save a lot of time but also avoid further data loss caused by improper operation.

Part 1. How to View Contents of iTunes Backup

Before you can perform iTunes data recovery, you first need to make sure that the backup exists and where it is stored. iTunes automatically saves the backup locally on your computer, but it doesn't display it in a readable way, so you need to find the backup file through the system path.

Windows

On Windows computers, iTunes stores backups in the user data folder by default. You can find it by following the following path:

C:Users[Your Username]AppDataRoamingApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup

If you can't find the AppData folder, you can enable Vis skjulte filer in Explorer or simply type the path into the address bar and enter.

Mac

On macOS, backup files are usually stored in the user repository. You can access it through Finder using the following path:

~ / Bibliotek / Application Support / MobileSync / Backup /

If the Library Folder is not visible, you can click Gå> Gå til mappe in the top bar of Finder, and then enter the path.

Although you have now found the backup location, the file cannot be opened directly to view the contents, because the backup is stored in structured encryption. If you want to learn more about text messages, photos, or app data, you'll need to parse your backup with the help of professional iTunes data recovery software.

Part 2. How to Recover Data from iTunes Backup

After confirming that you have found your iTunes backup, you can use the official recovery process to restore the data in the backup to your iPhone fully. Note that the recovery overwrites the current data on the device, so ensure backup dato of the current device before you begin to prevent accidental loss.

Trinn 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using an original or compatible USB cable. Wait for iTunes or Finder to identify the device. If "Do you trust this computer?" pops up on the phone, enter the phone password and click Stol.

Trinn 2. From the iTunes screen, click the device button that appears in the upper-left corner or window to go to the Sammendrag side.

Trinn 3. Finn det Restore Backup button and click on it. A list of optional backups will pop up. Select the backup you want to restore from the drop-down list.

Trinn 4. If the selected backup is encrypted, you will be asked to enter the iTunes backup passord to continue. Enter the correct password and click Gjenopprette. The encrypted data in this backup cannot be decrypted and recovered without a password.

You can follow the standard process to recover data from iTunes backup and restore all data in the backup to your iPhone.

Part 3. Best iPhone Data Recovery Without iTunes

If you don't have a backup available or don't want to restore the entire machine, then the official method will not meet your needs. In this case, you need a method for iPhone data recovery without iTunes that allows you to selectively recover content without overwriting existing files. Apeaksoft iPhone Data Recovery is one of the more mature tools in this category, and supports iTunes data recovery, iPhone scan mode, as well as recovery from the device itself.

Trinn 1. Download and install the software. On the main page, you can choose whether to restore the backup from iOS, iTunes or iCloud. Then connect your iPhone to your computer. When "Trust This Computer" appears on the phone, click Stol.

Trinn 2. After successful recognition, click start Scan, and the software will start scanning the device or backup file. Scan time depends on device capacity and data volume.

Trinn 3. Once the scan is complete, you can browse the data by type. This method is more flexible than directly recovering data from an iTunes backup for free, because you can confirm whether each item needs to be recovered.

Trinn 4. Select the type of data you want to restore and click Gjenopprette. Choose to restore to your computer or partially restore to your device.

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