How-to Guide: Recover Data from iPhone after Factory Reset

Can I recover my data after factory reset?

Numerous users have run into a factory reset situation and experienced data loss, for example, your iOS device is unable to boot up, gets stuck while booting, or meets some iOS update issues, etc.

Then, you may have to reset your iPhone, then it will warn you that your data will be wiped off. As a result, your iPhone is refreshed and shown as a new device, but the precious data may get lost for good. Here is a user case:

However, no one wants to lose the photos saved for years and important data or files spent weeks or months on it.  Luckily, there are some useful iPhone data recovery solutions (e.g. from iCloud/iTunes backup or software)to recover data from a reset iPhone.

An attempt to recover data from iPhone after factory reset without backup

Without iCloud or iTunes backup, it will be challenging to recover data from iPhone after factory reset. In this case, data recovery tools are worth a try, but no tool will be 100% successful in retrieving files. We recommend you use MyRecover for iOS.

You can click the download button to try it. 

Step 1. Install MyRecover for iOS on your computer. Then, connect your iPhone using a charging cable, and click "Trust" when asked if you want to trust this PC.

Step 2. Click “Scan Now”.

Step 3. After the process is completed, you can see all the recoverable data. Select some reminders you want to restore, then click the “Recover” button. 

How to recover data from iPhone after factory reset with backup 

With things going like this, you may need to do some remedies. Generally, you could restore iTunes backup to iPhone or iCloud backup (if available) to recover data.

Method 1. Recover data from reset phone with iCloud backup

iCloud storage service offers all iPhone users 5 GB of free storage space to sync or save their data. If you have purchased a storage plan, you could back up your iPhone data to the iCloud space, also, you could recover data from iCloud to iPhone. 

Step 1. Start Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. It will take a few minutes to reset your iPhone.

Step 2. You will see a Hello Screen. Slide to set up iPhone, connect to a WiFi, and then select Restore from iCloud Backup in the Apps & Data screen. 

Step 3. You need to sign in with your iCloud account and choose the latest backup. It will restore your iPhone to the most recent status, with as little data loss as possible.

🔗If restoring from the iCloud backup failed, refer to the tutorial and fix it.

Method 2. Recover data from reset phone with iTunes backup

Also, you can use the free backup software iTunes to back up iPhone completely on your PC. Note it does not support selective data backup and restore. It will delete all the current data on your iPhone. 

 Step 1. Run iTunes > connect your iPhone 6 to the PC > click the iPhone button.

Step 2. Go to Summary > Restore Backup.

🔗If iTunes cannot restore iPhone from backup, the tutorial will help you fix it.

Related suggestions

Data loss on iPhone is a tough issue to deal with by users themselves. By utilizing iCloud and iTunes, users can recover data from reset iPhone. But, to prevent a future risk from generating, here are some sincere suggestions for iPhone maintenance.

♦ Use phone cases and screen protectors.

♦ Switch on the “Low Power Mode” and “Optimize Battery Charging” to protect your battery. Do not use an incredible third-party battery.

♦ Keep your iOS device from high heat and extremely low heat.

♦ Keep your iPhone from a timid environment.

♦You can also choose to set your app, such as Notes on your iPhone only to avoid data loss due to sync.