How to Recover Data on iPhone?

This guide explains how to recover data on iPhone using a clear, step-by-step process. It also highlights the settings and checks that can help you avoid common errors.

If unfortunately your iPhone has lost all data, can't even boot, what should I do? We will guide you how to recover data for iPhone from simple to complex through the article below. All you need to prepare is a computer with iTunes pre-installed.

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Use the Factory Reset function

This is the simplest and fastest option, it will set up your device and delete all old applications and data. When using Factory Reset, you will have to reinstall the whole device. Of course, if your data has been synced with iCloud or another online service, it will be restored when you sign in to your personal account.

This is suitable for those who want to " Refresh " or want to resell their device.

To do so, at the main screen interface, select Settings

In the Settings Window, select General >> Reset >> Eraser All Contents and Settings.

So you've finished resetting the device.

Recover data with iTunes

With this method, you can only delete personal data and applications without reinstalling the operating system. If unfortunately, your device is broken, it is likely that the file system will fail.

You can fix it by connecting the iPhone to the computer running iTunes. iTunes will download the new operating system to the device, replacing the old operating system.

Start by open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to your computer

Then, you select the device on iTunes and click Restore iPhone .

The Backups section will have 2 options

• ICloud : The important data in the device will be saved to your iCloud account.
• This Computer : The important data in the device will be saved to the computer.

If you wait for the program to finish running, it will complete the recovery of the operating system.

Data recovery with Recovery mode

If your device can't boot or can't recover data from iTunes, you can use Recovery mode to fix it. Remember to open iTunes before proceeding.

To open Recovery mode, you first need to completely turn off the device: Press and hold the Power Button, and slide it to shutdown. If your device still doesn't respond, press and hold the Home And Power Buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.

Next, connect your device to the computer. Press and hold the Home Button until the screen appears " Connect to iTunes ", you will see the interface below.

Now, you can stop pressing the Home button. However, if you do not see the interface above but your device still boots normally, try again. Please hold the Home button until the interface appears.

After that, iTunes will notify you that your device is in Recovery mode and you should click the Restore Button to restore the operating system.

Here are 3 ways to restore iPhone data that we introduced to you. If you use all three ways, but you still cannot recover the data, it is likely that your device hardware is having problems. You need to bring them to the store for them to check and repair.

Good luck!