iBooks Missing after iOS 16/15/14/13/12 Update? Recover Lost iBooks with 4 Ways

iOS 16 and 16 (beta) is coming with all the powerful and advanced features. It is even faster, more responsive and more delightful than any iOS system before. So, many Apple fans will surely get used to updating their iPhone/iPad/iPod as soon as Apple Inc. publishes the latest iOS version or earlier iOS 13/12. But following the iOS 15/14/13/12 update, there come many problems. Some users have found that after updating their iPhone/iPad/iPod, the books in iBooks are missing. Actually, this is one common update issue. But what should you do to recover the lost iBooks?

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Well, don’t be panic. In the following essay, we will share with you the 4 most useful methods to solve “iBooks missing from iPhone/iPad/iPod after iOS 16/15/14/13/12 update” problem, and help you to recover iBooks from iPhone/iPad/iPod without effort.

Method 1. Recover Disappeared iBooks from Purchased iBooks

If the lost books are purchased from APP stores, you can directly re-download them. But this method is a bit time-consuming because you have to re-download them one by one.

Open your iBooks > Click “Purchased” > Choose the e-books you want to recover.

Method 2. Recover Missing iBooks after iOS 16/15/14/13/12 Update without Backup

For most Apple users, they have no habit of regularly backing up their iPhone/iPad/iPod via iTunes or iCloud. So, is there any way to recover the lost iBooks without backup? The answer is absolute YES. An outstanding iOS recovery tool can definitely solve your problem. PhoneRescue for iOS is the one that meets all your recovery needs. Here are some reasons why we recommend it to you.

• It is one of the best iPhone data recovery software and has the highest recovery rate. No need to worry about your data loss and leakage.
• It can recover all the iOS data without backup. So it is so much easier and more facilitating for Apple users to recover the lost iBooks from iPhone/iPad/iPod.
• No matter what reasons cause you to lose your iBooks, such as updating failure, factory resetting, device damage, accidental deletion, etc. PhoneRescue for iOS can definitely get them back to you.
• It supports all the iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, iPod, and covers over 30 iOS data types: iBooks, photos, videos, contacts, messages, voice memos, notes, etc. so, no matter what kinds of data you lose from what models of iOS devices, you can absolutely have your missing data back.

Just free download PhoneRescue for iOS on your PC or Mac, and follow the steps to recover the missing iBooks from iPhone/iPad/iPod.

Step 1. Install and run PhoneRescue for iOS on your computer > Plug your iPhone/iPad/iPod to your computer with a USB cable > Check “Recover from iOS Device” and click the arrow on the right to proceed.

Step 2. Uncheck “Select All” ＞ Check “iBooks” only ＞ Click “OK” button to continue.

Step 3. Preview and select the iBooks you want to recover > Click  “To Computer” or “To Device” icon to recover the missing iBooks to your computer or your iPhone.

Method 3. Recover the Missing iBooks from iTunes Backup

Some users may not be in the habit of backing up their data, but for some Apple users, regular backup is always an excellent choice to keep your important data from being lost. So, if you have backed up your iPhone/iPad/iPod before updating to iOS 16/15/14/13/12, you are lucky to have your iBooks back via iTunes backup. Here, we will show you how to recover the missing iBooks through iTunes Backup.

But be noted that recovering via iTunes will cause you to lose all your original data and it will be an overall backup. So you cannot only restore iBooks.

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Step 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad/iPod to your computer with a USB cable > Wait for the iTunes pops up automatically, if you don’t have iTunes in your computer, please launch it first > Click “the Phone” button to continue.

Step 2. Choose “Summary” > Click “Restore Backup…” > Wait for a moment to get your iBooks back.

Method 4. Recover the Missing iBooks from iCloud

iCloud is also a great tool for Apple users to store and recover their data and files, and people can restore from iCloud to get back their lost data. So, if you store your e-books in iCloud Drive, you may be wondering how do I get my iBooks back from iCloud, fortunately, you can follow these steps to easily recover iBook from iCloud. But you must clear that iCloud recovery way will also require you to erase everything on your device.

Step 1. Go to “Setting” > Apple ID > Choose “iCloud” > Swipe down and switch “iBooks”to the OFF position.

Step 2. Wait for about 30 seconds > Reset your iPhone/iPad/iPod (press the Home button and Power button at the same time until you see an Apple logo)

Step 3. Once your iPhone/iPad/iPod is ready to use, go to “Setting” again > Apple ID > Choose “iCloud”>Swipe down and switch “iBooks” to the ON position. Now, go to the iBooks, your missing iBooks may be recovered.

The Bottom Line

As we mentioned above, there are 4 useful yet efficient ways to solve the “iBooks missing from iPhone/iPad/iPod after iOS 12 update” problem. You can select any one of these solutions based on your preference. Besides, PhoneRescue – iPhone Data Recovery could recover not just iBooks, but other iOS data types. Moreover, if your iPhone is an Apple logo, black screen, or if you forget your screen passcode, it can help you, too. Why not give it a free trial!