3 Available Ways to Recover Files After iOS Upgrade [MiniTool Tips]

Data Loss after iOS Upgrade

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

However, you may encounter the following issue after iOS upgrade, and then you may want to recover files after iOS upgrade :

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Besides, some of you even get the White Apple Logo Screen of Death on their iPhone or other iOS devices after upgrade to the latest iOS version. You need to know that this problem can also cause iOS data loss issue.

In this situation, do you know how to get your lost data back on iPhone or other iOS device?

Now, to help you get out of this terrible situation, 3 methods are introduced in this post to retrieve lost data after updating iOS.

3 Ways to Recover Files After iOS Upgrade

Way 1: Retrieve Lost Data from iTunes Backup after iOS Update

Make sure that you have backed up your iPhone or other iOS devices to iTunes and have the iTunes backup file you want to use stored on your computer, and you have installed the latest version of iTunes on your Mac or PC. (The earlier version may cause failing to restore the lost data from iTunes Backup.)

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

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

Step 3. Click on File > Devices > Restore from Backup , or else click the device button, go to the Summary tab and locate the button named Restore Backup .

If Find My iPhone feature is enabled on your iOS device, you first have to turn it off by going to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone on your device.

Step 4. Choose the backup file you need from the available selections. Be sure to check the indicated device name and date of each backup file to ascertain the most appropriate one for your device. Next click on Restore and wait a while for the process to run its course.

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, or you may fail to restore or take a long time to finish the whole process.

In addition, this way will request you to restore your iOS device to factory settings at first. Thus, you need to firstly back up your important files which are not backed up before.

In this post, we take iPhone as an example.

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

Step 2. After all the content and settings are erased from your device, it goes into go to 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 Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup , and then sign into iCloud with your own Apple ID and password.

Step 5. Proceed to Choose backup , then choose from a list of available backups in iCloud, and wait for the contents in the backup to be returned to your device.

The process may take some time, and it depends on the size of your iCloud backup and the speed of your network. You might want to grab some coffee and catch up on the news while waiting for it to finish.

Also, a recent backup is recommended. However, if you are sure a certain iCloud backup contains all the deleted data that you want to retrieve, choose it to restore your iPhone.

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

In general, when it comes to recover files after iOS upgrade, you can try using the free iPhone Data recovery software - MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS.

This 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, calendar, notes, Safari Bookmark and app documents).

Lost files could be recovered by using this software as long as these files are not overwritten by new data.

This professional iOS data recovery software provides three modules including Recover from iOS Device , Recover from iTunes Backup File and Recover from iCloud Backup File to help recover lost data.

Then, you might be wondering which one is the best for lost data recovery. For more information, please see the following introductions which are based on Windows OS.

Now, just click on the following button to download the latest version of this software.

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Module 1: Recover from iOS Device

This module allows you to restore iOS data without backup. But, to avoid data overwritten, you should stop to use your iOS device as soon as possible.

Besides, to make this recovery module works successfully, you need to install the latest iTunes application on your computer.

Step 1: Analyzing iOS data and scanning device.

After connecting iOS device to computer, you only need to click Scan button, then this software will automatically analyze the data saved in iOS device.

After analyzing iOS data, the software will scan the device. The scanning process will take a few minutes, and it depends on the amount of data saved on the device.

Step 2: Previewing scanning results.

After scanning, this software will list all found files. On the left list of the following interface, you can see that the files are listed in category, and you are able to preview one by one.

Step 3: Saving recovered data.

At this time, you need to choose all desired data, and then click Recover button to store them. And, click Browse to select a suitable place according to actual needs to store recover data. After all operations are done, you have finished recovering lost data from iOS device.

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

Module 2: Recover from iTunes Backup File

If the lost important data are included in your previous iTunes backup, You’d better give priority to Recover from iTunes Backup File.

Besides, you need to make sure that the iTunes backup file is saved on the computer you are going to use. A copied one is also OK.

Then, you can follow these steps to complete the iPhone data recovery process.

Step 1. Choose iTunes backup files.

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

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

Step 2. Scan iTunes backup file.

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

Step 3. Check the desired files to recover.

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

Finally, you will be allowed to keep the files into a safe location (or you can click on Browse to choose a trusty place).With a click on Recover , all data will be kept into the computer.

Look! After all the operations are finished, you are allowed to view the recovered data and file stored on your computer directly.

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The Free Edition of MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS has some functional limitations which allow users to recover a little bit of data. So well, you had better use a full edition to recover all of your iOS data without limitations.

One Necessary Tips for Apple Users - Backup Data

As we know, no matter how wonderful an iOS is, iOS data loss is nearly unavoidable.

For instance, users may mistakenly delete some data, some users will lose files or precious photos every time a new update rolls out, and some users perform a factory reset on their iPhone because of the White Apple Logo Screen of Death issue.

Of course, you don't want this to happen to you. Therefore, it is recommended to back up your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and other devices. As a result, you'll have a copy of your information to use if your device is ever replaced, lost, or damaged.

Now, two methods are listed here.

Make a Backup Using iCloud

To do this job, you can follow these steps as follows:

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

Step 2: Now, you can tap Settings > [Your name]. Then, you need to tap iCloud. Next, you need to tap 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 > iCloud Backup. Under Back Up Now , you'll see the date and time of your last backup.

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

Step 1: You need to make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on. Please go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup to check it.

Step 2: Connect your device to a power source, and connect your device to a Wi-Fi network at the same time.

Step 3: You also need to make sure that your device's screen is locked. Meanwhile, there should be enough space on iCloud to save the files on your iPhone.

Make a Backup Using iTunes

To do this job, you can follow these steps as follows:

Step 1: Update to the latest version of iTunes. Then, you need to open iTunes and connect your device to your computer. If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer , please just do it.

Step 2: Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod when it appears in iTunes.

Step 3: To save Health and Activity data from your iOS device or Apple Watch, you need to encrypt the backup by selecting the box called Encrypt [device] backup and create a memorable password.

While, if you don't want to save them, you will be able to make a backup that isn't encrypted. Just click Back Up Now then.

Step 4: When the backup process ends, you can see whether the backup process finished successfully on the Summary screen in iTunes. Just under Latest Backup , you can find the date and time.

Conclusion

After seeing the above introduction, you might know how to recover files after iOS upgrade. And, you can choose a suitable method to recover lost data.

In general, according to a survey, more and more users like turning to MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS to carry out lost iOS data recovery because of its excellent performance as well as simple operation.

Should you have any questions when you are using this MiniTool software, please just leave a message on the following comment zone. Meanwhile, you can also send an email to [email protected] .