Most iPhone users know that all your data, including photos, music, documents, and any other files will be lost after factory resetting your iPhone. But there are still some situations, in which you have to factory reset your iPhone. However, it is common to reset our iPhones and later realize that some data you still need are not included in the backup you made before factory resetting iPhone. Now you find no way to get back the data.
You are probably reading this article because you are in this situation and are looking for solutions to recover the lost data. In this article, we will share three ways to recover data after factory reset your iPhone with a detailed guide. Let’s get started!
Method 1. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone with Third-Party Tool
Method 2. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone from iCloud Backup
Method 3. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone from iTunes Backup
Method 1. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone with Third-Party Tool
If you happen to have factory reset your iPhone without making an iTunes or iCloud backup previously, you don’t need to panic too much. There is still a way out for you. because the data was not permanently removed. You can use a third-party recovery tool - WooTechy iSeeker to recover data after factory reset iPhone without backup.
This powerful iOS data recovery program is very intuitive and will help you recover all your data within a couple of minutes. It will scan through your iPhone and find all recoverable data for you. And it supports almost all data types like photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp chats and so on, so everything you need is sure to be retrieved. Moreover, it's very easy to use. You will retrieve your lost data with only 3 simple steps.
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Steps to recover data on iPhone after factory reset with iSeeker:
Step 1. Download and install iSeeker to your Mac or Windows PC. Open the app and choose the Recover from iOS Device option. Connect your iPhone to the computer and click Next once the software has detected it.
Step 2. You now have to select the data types you would like to recover and click Scan. iSeeker will take a couple of minutes to scan your iPhone to look for all the data types you selected.
Step 3. After the scan is completed, all the discovered files will be grouped according to type. You can preview files from each category and select the ones you would like to recover. Click the Recover button to start the process. You will be required to choose a safe location on your computer to store the recovered files.
Once the recovery is complete, all your files, including images, videos, notes, and many more, should now be available and accessible on your iPhone.
Method 2. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone from iCloud Backup
If you had earlier backed up your data on iCloud, you will have the option of restoring all the data on your iCloud back to the iPhone after factory reset. However, some of the files that were not backed up before you factory reset your iPhone will not be restored. You also need to have a stable and fast internet connection to use this method.
Steps to retrieve data after factory reset iPhone through iCloud backup
After factory resetting your iPhone, simply follow the onscreen setup steps until you get to the Apps & Data screen. On this screen, choose the Restore from iCloud Backup option.
Log in to your iCloud account using your Apple ID and password. From the available backups, choose the backup you would like to restore. It would be best to select the most recent one if you want to get back most of your data. After choosing the backup, follow the on-screen instructions.
The restoring will take a couple of minutes to complete. When it’s done, follow the onscreen instructions finish up the other setup procedures to get to the home screen. All your files, including photos, videos, contacts, and many more, should now be on your iPhone.
Method 3. Recover Data after Factory Reset iPhone from iTunes Backup
You can also restore your data after factory reset iPhone via iTunes if you initially made an iTunes backup on your PC or Mac. The only drawback is that the recent-added files in your iPhone that haven't been backed up to iTunes will not be restored through this method.
Steps to restore data after factory reset iPhone via iTunes
Open the iTunes app on your Windows PC or Mac. If you are using macOS Catalina or later, open Finder since iTunes is not available on these versions. Connect your iPhone to your pc or mac using a reliable lightning cable. Choose your iPhone’s name after it has been detected in iTunes or Finder.
Click on Summary and select the Restore Backup option. You should then choose the backup you would like to restore. If you want to get back all the files, it is best to select the most recent one. You may have to input the encryption password if the back you want to restore your iPhone from is encrypted.
Click the Restore button and wait for a couple of minutes for the process to be complete. When complete, all your files should now be available on the iPhone.
Conclusion
You can use any of the above methods to restore all your data after intentionally or accidentally resetting your iPhone. The method you choose should largely depend on whether you had made a backup before resetting your iPhone or not. If your data is backed up on iCloud or iTunes, you can use method 2 or method 3 respectively.
But if you didn’t make any of these backups, method 1is the best alternative. Wootchy iSeeker could help you recover your iPhone data after factory reset even if you don’t have a backup. And it can get the data back with simple operation in a short time. Just download and give it a try.
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