How to Recover Data from iPhone after a Factory Reset (iOS 13/12 supported)

“My iPhone running iOS 11 stopped responding after updating a few apps. To get it to work again, I decided to factory reset the device. Consequently, I lost all the data on the device. Can anyone help me get my data back?”

A factory reset can be a good way to fix an unresponsive device but as you’ve found out, it leads to data loss and unfortunately, it is hard to recover data from an iPhone after a factory reset if you didn’t have a backup. Nonetheless, this article will show you a few ways to get your data back.

1. Recover Data after a Factory Reset without Backup (iOS 13 Supported)

It is very difficult to recover lost data after a factory reset even using a data recovery tool but if the data you have lost is very important to you and wasn’t included in the backup, it may be worth a try. Follow these simple steps to try and recover the lost data directly from the iPhone using iMyFone D-Back.

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Steps to Recover Data from an iPhone after Factory Reset with D-back

Step 1: Run iMyFone on your computer and then select “Recover from iOS device.” Click “Start” to begin.

choose recovery option

Step 2: In the next window, select the type of file we wish to recover.

choose recovery option

Step 3: Connect the iPhone to the computer using USB cables and click “Scan” as soon as the program detects the device.

choose recovery option

Step 4: Once the scan is complete. Preview the data and see if you can find any of the lost data. If you are lucky enough, select the missing data and then click “Recover” to save the data to your computer.

choose recovery option

Note:

You should stop using your iPhone after factory resetting it to avoid overwriting the data on it.

2. Selectively Recover Lost Data from iTunes/iCloud Backup with D-Back

D-Back iPhone data recovery allows you to recover lost data selectively from iTunes/iCloud backup. You can also peview them before rcovery, follow the steps below to do so:

Step 1: Select Recovery Method and Data to Recover

Launch the iMyFone D-Back software. Choose recover from iTunes” or “Recover from iCloud Backup” If the data you want is in the backup file.

choose recovery option

Then select the type of file you want to recover.

select the type of file

Step 2: Scan for Lost Data

Click on “Scan” and the results of the lost text files will be displayed. Preview and select the data that you wish to save. Remember, for iCloud option, you will have to log in to your cloud account and download the backup file. Next, you will have to scan the downloaded files.

Scan for lost data

Step 3: Recover and Save Data

Once you select the data that you wish to save, hit on “Recover” a new dialogue box will open asking for you to select a folder from your computer to save your data.

Recover and save data

After selecting the location, the recovery begins automatically and the data will be saved into your computer.

Note:

You should have backed up your data via iTunes or iCloud before resetting it.

3. Restore iPhone from an iCloud Backup

Step 1: Once you turn on the device, you will see the Setup screen. Select “Slide to Setup”.

Step 2: Choose your preferred language.

Choose your preferred language

Step 3: Select your region or country.

Step 4: Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Don’t use a cellular network, it may fail to download all your files.

Make sure that you are on Wi-Fi network

Step 5: In the next screen, choose whether you would like the “Location Services” activated or deactivated. The option is “On” by default.

Step 6: In the next screen, choose “Restore from iCloud Backup” and enter your iCloud login credentials.

enter your iCloud login credentials

Step 7: Agree “Terms and Conditions.” You have to agree to the terms once again in the next screen.

agree to the terms

Step 8: Choose the latest backup from the list of backup files available.

Pick the recent backup file

Step 9: Wait for the restore process to complete and your data will be back on the device.

Note:

If the iCloud backup data are not the latest, you might lose data after restoring from iCloud.

4. Restore iPhone from an iTunes Backup

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2: Launch iTunes and navigate to “Devices” under the “File” menu. Choose “Restore from Backup”.

Step 3: Choose the most recent backup and click “Restore”. Keep the device connected until the process is complete.

Restore iPhone from an iTunes Backup

Note:

Restoring from iTunes will delete all your current files on the iPhone.

Now download the trial version of iMyFone D-Back iPhone data recovery to scan the data on your device (including the device running iOS 13/12/11) to know if it can still find your covered data.

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Gabriel Hammond

Feb 18,2020 21:21 pm / Post By Gabriel Hammond to Recover

Gabriel Hammond is keen on sharing tips and solutions to recover data from Apple device and has a well-deserved reputation for being able to solve users’ data loss problems.

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