Dr.Fone for iOS (Mac)

When your device is not at hand, or you just only want to access your iTunes backup and get some data selectively, you can choose this recovery mode. It allows you to extract contacts, messages, call history, Calendar, notes, Reminder, WhatsApp conversions, Camera Roll, Photo Stream, Voice memos, Voicemails and more. Check out the supported devices and files.

Step 1. Extract your iTunes backup

After running iOS Data Recovery (Mac) on your computer, click "Recover from iTunes Backup File" on the top of the main window, and then you'll see the window on the right.

Here, all iTunes backup files on your computer will be immediately found and displayed on the window. Choose the one for your device and click "Start Scan" to extract the content out of it.

Note: If there are more than one iTunes backup files for your device, choose the one with the latest date. You can also extract all the iTunes backup files one by one when necessary.

Step 2. Preview and save data from iTunes backup to your Mac

When the scan is completed, you can preview all the contents in detail by clicking the categories one after one. Mark those you want and click on the "Recover" button to save them on your Mac. Now contacts, notes and messages can be directly recovered to your iOS device if you keep your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch connected with your computer via a USB cable during the recovery process.

If you don't have an iTunes backup file, or just want to get an access to your iCloud backup content, this way is great for you. It allows you to preview your iCloud backup data one by one and selectively save them to your computer according to your need.

Step 1. Download and scan your iCloud backup

Choose the recovery mode of "Recover from iCloud Backup File" on the top of the program's window. Then you'll be asked to log in your Apple ID. The program won't remember anything of your privacy. Just do it and don't worry.

When you log in, you'll see the backup files are displayed as a list. Choose the one you need and click to download it.

Step 2. Select files types to download

After step 1, a pop-up will appear, asking you to select file types from the iCloud backup file to download. You just need to check the file types you want to download. By doing this, it will take you less time to download the iCloud backup file.

Step 3. Preview and recover the data you want

When the program stops scanning, you can begin previewing the data now. All found data are displayed in categories on the left side of the program. Click the one you want to check, and tick the item you want while previewing. At last, you can save them all on your Mac by clicking on the "Recover" button. Now contacts, notes and messages can be directly recovered to your iDevice if you keep your iDevice connected with your computer via a USB cable during the recovery process.