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Recover Lost Data from Encrypted iTunes Backup

Whether you encounter the similar situations below?

“Trying to recover my "Notes" which were deleted when I changed my email address on my iphone. Please help me.”

“I was hoping that i can get help with my deleted old call history. I have an old encrypted backup. Is there any way to recover them?”

“ Hi guys, I needed to recover messages from a while back (12+ months). I backed up my device with a password. Can I recover them from the backup?”

If you just encounter the similar issue above, don't worry. You can try “Recover from Backup” mode to recover lost data from an encrypted iTunes backup with a few clicks. The following instructions will help you recover lost data from encrypted backup easily.

Tech Specs

Windows	Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, both 32bit and 64bit
Mac	macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and above
iOS	All iOS Devices with iOS Version 5 and above
Hard Disk Space	100 MB and above free space
RAM	512MB system memory
CPU	Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or above
Others	Apple Device Driver (iTunes)

1. Before running PhoneRescue, you're supposed to download the newest version of iTunes to help detect iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

2. To avoid the automatic sync, please don't launch iTunes while running PhoneRescue. We also suggest you to disable the automatic sync in iTunes beforehand: Launch iTunes > Preferences > Devices, check “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically”.

Supported Device Models

iPhone Series	iPhone 3G - iPhone 18 Series
iPad Series	iPad - iPad 11
iPod touch Series	iPod touch 1 - iPod touch 7

1. If you just want to export data from iTunes Backup to computer, you do not need to connect iOS device (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch).

2. If you want to use the “Compare” function or restore lost data to iOS device, you need to connect iOS device to computer with USB cable.

Supported File Types

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Personal Data	Contacts, Call History, Messages, Message Attachment, Voicemail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Note Attachment, Safari History, Safari Bookmarks
Media Data	Photos, Photo Videos, Thumbnails, Music, Videos, AudioBooks, Playlists, Ringtones, iBooks, Voice Memo
App Data	App Documents, App Photos, App Audios, App Videos, WhatsApp, WhatsApp Attachment, Line, Line Attachment, Kik, Kik Attachment

Differences between Free & Registered Version

Benefits	Free Version	Registered Version
Scan & Preview Data from Encrypted iTunes Backup
Recover data

If the trial version is unable to locate the data you lost, please do not purchase the full version. If the trial version luckily find the data you lost, you can See Pricing to get the most suitable plan.

Step 1. Download PhoneRescue on Your Computer.

Before you start iOS data recovery, get the tool downloaded onto your computer. Please make sure the network is stable while downloading and installing PhoneRescue on your computer.

Step 2. Connect Your iOS Device to the Computer with the USB Cable (Optional).

After downloading and install PhoneRescue on your computer successfully. Then, launch PhoneRescue on your computer and choose “Recover from Backup” mode.

Once your device is detected, you will see the interface below.

If PhoneRescue fails to recognize your iOS device, you can try to fix this issue by following troubleshooting steps:

① Please download the latest version of PhoneRescue.

② Check whether your USB cable is loose. If it is, please reconnect it. If USB cable is broken, please give new one a try.

③ Reinstall iTunes.

④ Please log in your computer as Administrator account (Windows Computer Only).

⑤ If problem persists, please contact our Support Team for further help.

Step 3. Select an Encrypted iTunes Backup.

After clicking the Arrow button in the lower right corner, PhoneRescue will detect all backups on computer. If the iTunes backup is encrypted, the lock symbol will show in front of the backup. Please choose an encrypted backup and click the Arrow button.

If you click "Only Scan Backup" button, PhoneRescue will scan and display all data in the backup. However, if you click "Compare" button, PhoneRescue will compare data located in the backup with data in your device. And then it will only display data that don't exist in your device.

Data Comparison in Encrypted iTunes Backup

1. Currently, PhoneRescue can only compare your Personal Data (Contacts, Call History, Messages, Message Attachment, Voicemail, Calendar, Reminders, Notes, Note Attachment, Safari History and Safari Bookmark).

2. If you don't connect your device to computer, "Compare" function will be disabled.

3. If your iTunes backup is encrypted, please input your encryption password to allow PhoneRescue to scan your data.

If you remember the password of the encrypted backup, please click “Enter Password” option and then you can view the content of this backup.

Enter the Password of an Encrypted Backup

Step 4. Recover the Password of an Encrypted Backup.

If you forgot, lost, or didn’t remember your backup password, PhoneRescue can help get back the password of backup with few clicks. After clicking "Forget Password" option, you will enter Password Settings interface. Then, please choose the type and length of your original password. Next, please select the number of threads based on the performance of your computer.

1. If you remember the password of the encrypted backup, please just skip Step 4.

2. At present, PhoneRescue supports 4 types password, including Uppercase Letters, Lowercase Letters, Numbers, and Special Characters . If you forget the type of your original password, choose more types, like Numbers+Letters or Numbers+Special Characters.

3. If you forget the length of original password, please choose the maximum length as possible.

After completing settings, it will start to recover the encrypted backup password. And it will calculate the approximate retrieving password time. Meanwhile, the retrieving time varies based on the complexity of the password. Please keep patient.

Once PhoneRescue gets back the password successfully, it will show you the password as below. After that, you can scan the backup and preview the content in your backup.

Step 5. Select the Type of Data You Want to Recover.

To scan all categories, please check Select All option. If you only want to recover some categories, please uncheck Select All option and then choose the data based on your needs. It will take a few minutes to scan all data from the encrypted iTunes backup file. Please keep patient.

Select the Type of Data in an Encrypted Backup

Step 6. Preview the Scanned Data from Encrypted iTunes Backup.

Once the scanning process is completed, you can view the scanning result in PhoneRescue. To filter out the existed data, you can choose the option “Only list deleted” instead of “List all items”. And you can search data by typing key words in search box on the upper middle of the window.

The Scanning Result in the Encrypted Backup

Step 7. Recover the Lost Data from Encrypted iTunes Backup.

If you find the data you need, please put the check mark in front of the box to select them. You can select the scanned data and then click on Restore to device or Restore to computer for the restoration process.

Choose the Data You Want to Recover from the Encrypted Backup

1. PhoneRescue currently can support to restore the personal data (messages/contacts/notes), photos, app audios and app videos to both device and computer. For other data, PhoneRescue can only recover them to computer.

2. Please turn off Find My iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and keep device connected when recovering data to device.

Once the recovery process completes, you will see the interface below.

1. If you unfortunately fail to recover lost data from an encrypted backup, you can also try “Recover from iCloud” to recover lost data back.

2. Given the importance of data, it’s necessary to back up device data periodically. we would like to recommend you to give the free backup function a try.

FAQs About Recovering Data from Encrypted iTunes Backup

1. What is an encrypted iTunes backup?

An encrypted iTunes backup is a backup protected by a password. It can contain personal information and other data from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. PhoneRescue for iOS can scan encrypted backups to help you find and recover lost data.

2. How can I recover data from an encrypted iTunes backup?

Launch PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer and select the “Recover from Backup” mode. Choose the encrypted iTunes backup you want to scan, enter its password or use the password recovery feature if needed, select the data types, preview the results, and recover the items you need.

3. Do I need to connect my iPhone to the computer to recover data from an encrypted iTunes backup?

No. You can scan an existing iTunes backup and recover data to your computer without connecting your iOS device. However, you need to connect your device if you want to use the “Compare” function or restore supported data directly to your device.

4. What should I do if I forget my encrypted iTunes backup password?

If you forget your backup password, select the “Forget Password” option in PhoneRescue and configure the password recovery settings. Choose the possible character types and password length, then start the recovery process. The time required depends on the password's complexity and your computer's performance.

5. Can PhoneRescue recover my encrypted iTunes backup password instantly?

Not necessarily. The time required to recover a forgotten password depends on factors such as its complexity, possible character combinations, password length, and computer performance. A complex password may take a considerable amount of time to recover.

6. What types of data can PhoneRescue recover from an encrypted iTunes backup?

PhoneRescue supports various types of data, including contacts, messages, call history, notes, calendars, reminders, photos, videos, music, voice memos, and supported app data such as WhatsApp and LINE data. The available data depends on the backup contents and the supported file types.

7. Can I preview data in an encrypted iTunes backup before recovering it?

Yes. After PhoneRescue finishes scanning the backup, you can preview the available data before recovery. You can also select “Only list deleted” to filter the results or use the search box to find specific items by keyword.

8. Can I recover deleted messages and contacts directly to my iPhone?

Yes. PhoneRescue can restore supported personal data, including messages, contacts, and notes, directly to your iOS device or export them to your computer. To restore data to your device, connect it to the computer and turn off Find My iPhone, Find My iPad, or Find My iPod touch as applicable.

9. What should I do if PhoneRescue cannot detect my iPhone or iTunes backup?

First, make sure you have installed the latest version of PhoneRescue and iTunes. Check that your USB cable is working properly and securely connected. If your device is still not detected, try reinstalling iTunes. On Windows, you can also try running your computer under an administrator account. If the problem persists, contact the PhoneRescue support team for assistance.

10. What can I do if PhoneRescue cannot find my lost data in the encrypted iTunes backup?

Check whether the correct backup was selected and whether the scan has completed. If the missing data is not found, the backup may not contain the required information. You can also try PhoneRescue's “Recover from iCloud” mode if you have a relevant iCloud account or backup. To reduce the risk of future data loss, back up your device regularly.

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