How can I restore iPhone data from an iTunes backup?

How can I restore my iPhone from an iTunes backup stored on my computer?

You can restore iTunes backups to your iPhone at any time. Follow these steps to choose a backup and sync the data to your iPhone.

  1. Connect the iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.
  2. Open iTunes (or Finder on Mac) and select your iPhone.
  3. If you have a new or erased iPhone, iTunes will prompt you to restore from backup.
  4. Otherwise, click the Restore Backup button.
  5. Choose the backup you wish to sync and click the Restore button.

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Lora replied on

In my view, the fastest way to restore iphone data from iTunes backup is using an iTunes Data Recovery recovery tool, here is the one most people recommended- http://www.any-data-recovery.com/product/itunes-data-recovery.htm

Three steps to extract iTunes backup.

sunny replied on

I have ever use this iPhone data recovery:

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Kayla replied on

You may take a look at this iPhone contact recovery video which helped me before

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t4VLPz2Xug

hope this helps.

Anonymous replied on

if you have backup files,you can easily restore the data. if you have no backup file,you can also restore the lost data by using ios data recovery.here is Three methods to restore iPhone lost/deleted data: http://ios-data-recover.com/methods-to-restore-contacts-on-iphone/

smalllion replied on

You can restore iTunes backups to your iPhone by using ios data recovery ,this article show you three methods to restore iPhone data: http://ios-data-recover.com/methods-to-restore-contacts-on-iphone/

jiaedmike replied on

iPhone text messages recovery via iTunes backup
http://recover-iphone-ipad-data.blogspot.com
1. Choose iTunes backup and scan it
When launching the program on your computer, choose "Recover from iTunes Backup File" option on the top, then you'll get the interface below. Choose the iTunes backup of your iPhone, if there are more than one, choose the latest one, and click "Start Scan".
2. Recover deleted iPhone data
When the scan is over, the whole backup content are extracted and also displayed.
3.You can preview them one by one. Then check those you want and click the "Recover" button to save them on your computer.

Anonymous replied on

Use Total Saver.

Edward replied on

There are 3 options that you might be able to take advantage of:-

1. Call Att or verizon (whichever you use) and they might be able to help for a fee. Usually it will be a bit on the higher side.

2. If you have a backup of your iPhone, then open iTunes and connect your iPhone. Restore your iPhone to the previous backup. This is a free option but will erase all the current data from your iPhone and would back date it to the old data (its a like a time machine, so you go back in time and loose all the current info.) You also don't get the option to go back just for texts. Essentially, every single piece of info of your iPhone will get back dated including contacts, photos etc.

3. Get a backup recovery software which recovers the iPhone's data for you. I'd recommend Total Saver for the price and ease of use.
Hope this helps you

Dr.Reid replied on

Step 1.Backup your iPhone (right click on your iPhone under devices and click Back Up).
Step 2.Right click on your iPhone under Devices in iTunes and click Restore from Backup.
Step 3.Choose which iPhone backup you want to restore from.

Hope this helps.
Data Recovery also works efficiently and easily:

This article may help you as well:
How to Restore iPhone from Backup

Dr.Reid replied on

iPhone Data Recovery
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How to Restore iPhone from Backup
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Dr.Reid replied on

Step 1.Backup your iPhone (right click on your iPhone under devices and click Back Up).
Step 2.Right click on your iPhone under Devices in iTunes and click Restore from Backup.
Step 3.Choose which iPhone backup you want to restore from.

some applications such as iTunes, iCloud or iPhone Data Recovery work efficiently
http://www.iphone-data-eraser.com/iphone-data-recovery.html

This article may help you as well:
How to Restore iPhone from Backup
http://www.iphone-data-eraser.com/recovery/restore-iphone-from-backup.html

Anonymous replied on

If you don't have iTunes backup for your iPhone, then the only way to restore iPhone data is to using iPhone data recovery to extract the files from iPhone backup and recover.

Shirley replied on

I recommend you to use a third party to recover deleted data from iPhone for it's more reliable. You can find one of the most popular iPhone data recovery here in this site: http://www.recovery-ios.com

Anonymous replied on

That piece of crap you're recommending loads malware. Beware all. You should be hung out on a pole for recommending it you shill.

mohammed replied on

dear sir,
i was using iphone 4s i took the backup wen i was resetting the phone..from itunes i got the message that already got the backup..i bought iphone 5s..but i cannot restore the old back ..how to do and were i can get that backup..? its very important to me..

basomon replied on

There are three kinds of recovery mode: to recover data directly from the iOS device and to retrieve previous data by extracting it from iTunes and iCloud backup!
Please read more:
Delete iPhone Data Permanently Before Selling
http://www.recover-iphone-android.com/delete-data-from-iphone.html

Alex Waston replied on

if you have made backup of iPhone data through iTunes then .. just you need to do .. Connect your iPhone to system where you have made backup via cable. Now choose the backup you have made and click the restore button.

But if you havenot made any backup and lost any iPhone data then you can take help of this professional ios device recovery software which helps you to recover any lost data from iPhone, iPod and iPad of any version. You can free download this software and easily use it to recover data ...
http://www.iosdevicerecovery.info

holly replied on

To restore iPhone data from iTunes backup, you have two options.
1. Recover data directly from iTunes.
2. To use the iPhone data recovery software to extract iTunes backup file.
Comparison of this two ways: by the first mode, you may lose some data that updated after the last sync; by the second mode, you won't be disturbed by this, moreover, you can scan and selectively restore your iPhone data.
http://www.fonerecovery.com/iphone-data-recovery.html

dennychen replied on

I know so many guys are facing this trouble,but i don't know what method they're using.Anyway,i tried a lot and found a video guide below,you can check it if you like.

How to Recover iPhone Text Messages from iTunes backup

Anonymous replied on

I know so many guys are facing this trouble,but i don't know what method they're using.Anyway,i tried a lot and found a video guide below,you can check it if you like.

How to Recover iPhone Text Messages from iTunes backup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGWJgN0QAYI

Anonymous replied on

When someone lost pictures, contacts, or messages on iPhone, he/she may take it for granted that the backup file with iTunes will save them. But when they open the backup folder of iTunes, they only find an SQlitedb file, NOT READABLE. Actually, EaseUS MobiSaver can help you extract iPhone data from iTunes backup. Here is how it works: http://www.easeus.com/data-recovery/iphone-data-recovery/extract-iphone-data-from-itunes-backup.htm

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Anonymous replied on

When people lost their pictures, contacts, or messages on iPhone, they take it for granted that the backup file with iTunes will save them. But when they open the backup folder of iTunes, they only find an SQlitedb file, NOT READABLE, how to get the content out and restore them to the iPhone? At this time, EaseUS MobiSaver comes out to help you extract iPhone data from iTunes backup. http://www.easeus.com/mobile-tool/iphone-data-recovery-pro.html

BrookCecil replied on

You can restore iPhone data form your iTunes Backupn back to your iPhone or a new iPhone if you once backed up your iPhone data with your iTunes library. Check this tutorial:
http://geoff-fonepaw.over-blog.com/2014/12/fonepaw-iphone-data-recovery-recover-lost-data-from-iphone.html

Alice replied on

iMyfone data recovery for iPhone helped me to
get back all my iPhone data. It is very easy-to-use. So recommend to people who need it! http://www.imyfone.com/iphone-data-recovery/

Henri Charles replied on

If you have synced your data with iTunes backup then you can restore it from there. Just connect your iOS device to computer with USB cable, now from the device left Menu click Control-click. Now select Restore backup. Select the iTunes backup and follow the on screen instruction that’s all.

If you are unable to restore from iTunes backup then you can use iOS Data Recovery tool. This tool gives opportunity to restore data from iTunes backup. More Information - http://www.iosdevicerecovery.info/for-windows.php

Chan Leen replied on

Tenorshare iPhone Data Recovery for Mac is a powerful recovery tool which enables you to recover deleted or lost data files from iPhone directly or extract to recover from iTunes backup or iCloud backup file easily and quickly.

Download the software from: http://www.tenorshare.com/products/iphone-data-recovery-mac.html

Elise replied on

You can restore iTunes backup in 2 ways.

1.Restore backup using iTunes
Connect you iPhone to PC and launch iTunes.
Click iPhone icon and choose "Restore Backup Now".

2. Restore backup with a tool
You can use Jihosoft iPhone Data Recovery to read and selectively restore data from an iTunes backup in an efficient way without restoring the whole backup file on your device.

Spenceree replied on

It is the most recommended way to recover iPhone data from iTunes backup via iTunes developed by Apple company. In addition to this common method, there are other useful programs to extract & recover data from iPhone backup, like iTunes Backup Extractor
http://www.itunesextractor.com/

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