How to find lost iPhone Backup files on Windows PC?
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Written By Harsha Alamchandani -
Approved By Tanushree Chatterjee
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Updated on 11 Apr, 2023 -
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Summary: You have to restore iPhone data. But you cannot find backup files saved on your Windows PC or the backup files are unreadable. This post guides you to find iPhone backup on Windows PC and methods to restore it on your device.
You may get into a terrible iPhone data loss situation after a factory reset, stolen iPhone, jailbreak or physical damage to your device, etc. Backup is your only resort. But another shocker is waiting for you. You cannot find iPhone backup files once saved on your Windows PC.
Your backup files are not readable, and you have no clue how to access them.
In such a situation, keep calm and do not worry. If you have ever saved your iPhone backup on a Windows computer and are now unable to locate or access it, this post guides you to find an iPhone backup on a PC and how to restore it on your device.
Where are iPhone backups stored on Windows PC?
iPhone backups are safe copies of your complete device information. iTunes saves iPhone backup in the Users folder on a Windows computer. These backup files are not in a readable format. You can copy them but should never try to move files to a different drive, edit, rename or extract content. All such activities can ruin the backup files. However, you can make copies of your backup or delete backup that you do not require anymore.
Steps to find iPhone backup files on Windows PC:
- In the Search bar, enter %appdata% or %USERPROFILE% (if you downloaded iTunes from the Microsoft Store)
- Press Return
- Double-click these folders: Apple Computer > MobileSync > Backup
You can also locate iPhone backup in Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 by following Users > (username) > AppData > Roaming > Apple Computer > MobileSync > Backup.
Cannot locate iPhone backup on Windows PC? Find and Restore data with iPhone data recovery software.
If you cannot find your iPhone backup data on your PC or cannot access the backup files, take refuge in third-party software – Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone.
How can Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone help you?
You can find, access, and restore lost iPhone backup files with Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. It is a secure tool that efficiently scans the computer to find your iPhone backup. The recovered iPhone backup files are in readable form, and you can either save them on your PC or iPhone.
When you can use the Stellar iPhone data recovery solution
- You are unable to locate your iPhone backup files
- Your backup files are either lost or deleted.
- You cannot access iPhone backup files on Windows PC
- Not able to restore backup on your old/new iPhone
How can Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone recover lost backup files from PC?
The iPhone Data Recovery Tool by Stellar is a do-it-yourself software that quickly recovers complete iPhone data in a readable form from your Windows PC.
You can recover all your lost photos, videos, contacts, messages, Safari bookmarks, Call history, Reminders, Voice memos, Notes, WhatsApp, Kik, WeChat, Viber messages, etc.
It also offers a Deep Scan if your desired iPhone information is not recovered after the first scan. A deep scan does a comprehensive scan of the selected device or backup to recover every bit of lost or deleted backup information.
Benefits of Stellar iPhone Data Recovery
- Recovery of deleted or lost backup files
- Recovers data in a readable format
- Option to restore only that data from backup which you want to be in your iPhone
- Allows to save recovered backup on computer or iPhone
Step-by-step recovery of lost iPhone backup on Windows PC with Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch the software.
Step 2: On the home screen, select Recover from iPhone. The scanning process begins.
Step 3: After scanning, all the files on your iPhone are listed.
If you do not see the required files in the list, choose Deep Scan. It will scan for the backup stored on your computer system.
Step 4: Select and save the recovered iPhone data at your desired location. You can save it on your iPhone if you want to restore backup data on your device or save it on your computer.
Wrapping Up
Losing iPhone data after factory reset, jailbreak, being stuck in a boot loop or physical damage, etc., can get messier when you cannot find or retrieve information from iPhone backup files saved on your computer. Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone significantly relieves such data loss situations.
This iPhone utility not only finds the lost iPhone backup files on Windows PC, but it also makes them readable and allows you to save/restore them to your iPhone or computer. Moreover, it lets you selectively transfer iPhone data on your iPhone rather than complete a backup.
You can download the free trial version to evaluate its performance. It is undoubtedly not going to disappoint you.
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Harsha is a technical expert who loves Mondays, technology and is a big time Apple fan. She knows her way around the data loss problems and is always looking for ways to help out people.
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Hi Deboraa, Thanks for your appreciation!
Hello Harsha
Would you please guide through my problem?
I force-restarted my iPhone 6s the wrong way by pressing the home button + the lock one. Suddenly, the mobile was disabled and I could not open it at all. Then I restored the mobile using Itunes; however, the problem now is that I encrypted the last back up on my laptop and Unfortunately, I forgot about the password and I can not remember it.
Is there any way I may use to recover my lost data?
Hi afawki, We would like to inform you that, the software works on “what you see is what you can recover”. That means the files will be recovered in the same manner. More information you can contact our support through email support[@]stellarinfo.com or call +1-877-778-6087.
I had to take my iPhone 6S Backup on Windows PC due to battery issues. I didn’t found where is it save. But I found your blog on internet, here the given steps help me to find and restore the backup on my windows PC. Thanks a lot!
Hi Chris, Thanks for your words!
This deep scan feature found me the old backup which I was unable to recover from my mac. Thanks a lot.
Hi Jake,
Deep scan is a very capable tool. Thanks for trying.
Hey there, I just work on my new iPhone 6s, having the same issue. Just wanted to say I love to read your blog and look forward to all your post! Carry on great work!
Hi Richard, Thanks for your appreciation!
I used your software after recovery save files to computer. Now I could find the recovery files on my Windows 10 PC. What should I do?
Hi Andres, when you cannot find or retrieve information from iPhone backup files saved on your computer. It makes them readable and allows you to save/restore to iPhone or computer.
Nice Information! It’s helpful for me to find out the iPhone 5s data, that are willing to backup files on Windows systems. Thanks!
Hi Mark, Thanks for sharing your feedback with us!
I had destroyed iPhone 6 plus. Is there any way to recover the hard drive, or flash drive? I have lot of data that might be lost forever. Is it possible to recover?
Dear Joao, There is no hard drive or flash drive in an iPhone. Just an SSD memory which can be affixed on the iPhone logic board. Yes, you can recover your valuable data if you backed it up regularly to iCloud or iTunes on your computer. You can then restore the backup to a replacement phone.