4.2. Recover from iTunes Backup

You can scan an iTunes backup file for data if you have synchronized your iOS device with iTunes earlier. Scanning backup file is helpful in case you have lost your data. You can then recover the lost data from iTunes backup files using Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone software.

To use the Scan Backup option of the software, follow the steps given below:

1. Run Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. (Note: You do not need to connect your iOS device for recovering data from iTunes backup files)
2. On the Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone main screen, select the Recover from iTunes Backup option.

3. After successful analysis, item selection window will pop up. Select the type of data i.e. Everything, Photos and Videos, Messages and Call Log, Memos and Others, you want to recover. Click Next.
4. The application lists all the iTunes backup files listed in your systems.

     

Note : A window will appear If you don’t have any backup file giving an option of manually adding the backup file from your system using the Add Backup option. You need to click (Add Backup) option and then browse to the iTunes backup location, select it and then click OK.

5. Select an iTunes backup from which you want to preview and save data. You can save data from following: Camera Roll, Photo Stream, Contacts, Messages, Message Attachments, Call history, Calendar, Notes, Notes Attachments, Reminder, Voice Memo, Safari Bookmarks, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Attachments, Viber, Tango, WeChat, Line, Kik and Apps Library. (Note: All deleted items are listed in red whereas all others are black.)

Note : If your backup is encrypted, a dialog box will open prompting you to enter the password. Enter the password and click OK.

6. From the tree view, click on the supported file categories under the listed iTunes backup file which lists all items under the selected category head.

7. You can either select all or a few items (by selecting the checkboxes in front of them).

Note:

• You can preview the existing and deleted items, and you can also search for a specific item by typing a keyword in the search box.
• Click Deep Scan if your desired data is not included in the list.

8. Click Save to confirm it. Select a destination to save the data.