How to Recover Files After iOS Upgrade | 3 Available Ways

Data Loss After iOS Upgrade

When a new iOS version is released, most users will choose to update the iOS version to the latest one. Thus, they can enjoy the new and attractive features.

However, according to online information, a large number of users are suffering from data loss due to iOS updates. Here a user describes his problem as follows.

I decided to update my iOS as Others is eating up my storage. Since my iPhone storage is full, I decided to update using iTunes via laptop. I left it for a while and was happy to see the update download is finished. To my horror, all my data is gone... Is there a way to recover all the missing data prior to the update?

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Have you ever encountered the same or similar situation? Do you know how to get your lost data back on your iPhone or other iOS devices after an update?

In order to assist you in resolving this distressing situation, this article presents a variety of techniques to help retrieve lost data after updating iOS.

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3 Ways to Recover Files After iOS Upgrade

Way 1: Retrieve Lost Data From iTunes Backup After iOS Update

Before trying to recover lost iOS data from iTunes backup files, make sure you have backed up your iPhone or other iOS devices to iTunes and have the iTunes backup file stored on your computer. Also, ensure that you have installed the latest version of iTunes on your PC.

Here we take iPhone for example.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on your computer to start with the data recovery procedure.

Step 3. Select your iPhone when it appears in the iTunes window. Then go to the Summary tab and click the Restore Backup button.

Step 4. Choose the needed backup file from the available selections. Be sure to check the device name and date of each backup file to ascertain the most appropriate one for your device. Next, click on the Restore button and wait a while for the process to work properly. 

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Way 2: Recover Files From iCloud Backup After iOS Update

To restore lost data from iCloud backup, you need to make sure that you have backed up your device to iCloud, and make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi network connection. Otherwise, you may fail to restore files from iCloud.

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > Reset, and tap Erase All Content and Settings to remove all settings and information from your device.

Step 2. After all the content and settings are erased, the iPhone will go to the Setup Assistant mode beginning with a Hello screen.

Step 3. Tap on the screen to start the setup process on your device and join a stable Wi-Fi network.

Step 4. From the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, and then sign into iCloud with your own Apple ID and password.

Step 5. Select the most suitable backup file based on the date and size of each backup file, then wait for the contents in the backup to be returned to your device.

The process may take some time, depending on the size of your iCloud backup and the speed of your network.

For more information about how to restore iOS data from backup files, you can read this post: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup.

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Way 3: Restore iOS Data via MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS After iOS Update

Apart from iTunes and iCloud, you can try using free iPhone data recovery software – MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS to carry out iOS data recovery.

This mobile data recovery software is specially designed to recover media data (photos, app photos, videos, photo stream, voice memos, message attachments, and WhatsApp attachments) as well as text data (messages, contacts, call history, calendars, notes, Safari bookmarks, and app documents).

Lost iOS files could be recovered by using MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS as long as these files are not overwritten by new data.

MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS provides three data recovery modules, including Recover from iOS Device, Recover from iTunes Backup File, and Recover from iCloud Backup File.

Now, click on the following button to download MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS.

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Module 1: Recover from iOS Device.

This module allows you to restore iOS data from iOS devices directly without backup.

Before scanning and recovering data:

• To make this recovery module works successfully, you need to download and install the latest iTunes application from Microsoft Store on your computer.
• Connect your iOS device to your PC and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the necessary actions to Trust This Computer.

Step 1: Analyzing iOS data and scanning the device.

Under the Recover from iOS Device section, click the Scan button, then MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS will automatically analyze the data saved in the iOS device.

After analyzing the iOS data, the iOS data recovery software will start to scan your iOS device. The duration of the scanning process is contingent on the quantity of data stored on the device.

Step 2: Previewing scan results.

After scanning, MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS will list all found files by file category, and you can preview them one by one.

Step 3: Saving recovered data.

Select the data you wish to recover, and then click on the “Recover” button. Next, navigate to the “Browse” option to choose a suitable location for storing the selected items.

After all these steps, the selected data will be stored on your computer, and you can view and edit them directly.

Module 2: Recover from iTunes Backup File.

Compared with recovering data directly from iTunes described in Way 1, using the Recover from iTunes Backup File module of MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS has more advantages. For example, in this way, you can preview and selectively restore files you want.

Follow these steps to complete the iPhone data recovery process from iTunes backup files.

Step 1. Choose iTunes backup files. 

Open MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS and select the Recover from iTunes Backup File module to detect all backup files in the computer. Then the backup files will show up. Next, you can pick out the needed backup through Name, Latest Backup Date, or Serial Number. 

If the target backup files are stored in a special location, you can click on the Select button to find them. Finally, with a click on Add, the specified data will be added to the backup list manually.

Step 2. Scan the iTunes backup file. 

Select the specified backup files, and click on the Scan button. A few minutes later, the data in it will be shown by file category. 

Step 3. Check the desired files to recover.

Through a file classification list or search box, you can find the wanted files in a short time. Then you need to tick them and click on the Recover button to start the restoration job.

You will be allowed to keep the files in a default location (or you can click on Browse to choose a trusty path). With a click on another Recover, all data will be kept on your computer. 

After all the actions are finished, you are capable to view the recovered data on the selected location path.

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Further Reading – How to Back up iOS Data

It’s important to understand that despite the excellence of iOS, data loss can still occur occasionally. Therefore, it is recommended to back up your iPhone, iPad, and other file storage devices. By doing this, you will have a copy of the information to use if your device is replaced, lost, or damaged.

Listed below are effective methods to back up iOS data.

Method 1. Make a Backup Using iCloud.

To do this job, you can follow the steps below.

Step 1: Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Tap Settings > [Your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup.

Step 3: Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on.

Step 4: Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes.

Step 5: Make sure the backup has been finished by tapping Settings > [Your name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Backups.

On the other hand, you can automatically back up your iPhone data with iCloud.

Step 1: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup to make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on.

Step 2: Ensure the device is connected to both a power source and a Wi-Fi network.

Step 3: Make sure that your device’s screen is locked. Meanwhile, there should be enough space on iCloud to save the backup files on your iPhone.

Method 2. Make a Backup Using iTunes.

To make a backup of iOS data with iTunes, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update to the latest version of iTunes. Then open iTunes and connect your iOS device to your computer.

Step 2: Select your iPhone or iPad when it appears on iTunes.

Step 3: To encrypt the backup file, you can select Encrypt local backup and create a memorable password. If you do not want to make an encrypted backup, just click Back Up Now.

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Conclusion

Having read the preceding introduction, you should now be familiar with how to recover files after iOS upgrade. It is recommended to use MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS to carry out lost iOS data recovery when you do not have a backup file. Also, you are supposed to make backup files regularly.

For more help with MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS, please feel free to contact us via [email protected].