| Your iPhone is capable of storing a large amount of | | | | After the scan is complete, sync up to iTunes and |
| different kinds of data - apps, pictures, videos, sound | | | | click the 'summary' tab; then click 'restore'. This will |
| clips, documents and even emails. Though the small | | | | prompt a message asking you if you'd like to restore |
| device packs a powerful punch, it's still very | | | | your previous settings, to which you should answer |
| susceptible to physical damage and lost data. If | | | | 'yes'. Your iTunes will then put all the files back onto |
| you're in the unfortunate situation where you lost | | | | your iPhone that were saved last time you synced |
| data on your iPhone, read on for some helpful tips on | | | | up. This is certainly the easy way out; if your phone |
| how to get it back! | | | | is damaged and you're unable to connect, you've got |
| There are two ways to go about recovering lost | | | | a bigger problem. |
| iPhone data: the do-it-yourself software recovery | | | | My first recommendation with a damaged iPhone is |
| method and the spend lots of money and hire a | | | | to take it to your nearest Apple store. Talk to the |
| profession option. If you're still able to connect to | | | | techs there and see if they can help you recover |
| your iPhone, the first thing you need to do is scan | | | | your data for free. This is a hit or miss situation in |
| your system and get an overview of what files you | | | | my experience; sometimes they can help and |
| have. I recommend using a program called | | | | sometimes they can't do anything. If they can help |
| recover4All Pro v2.26. Last time I checked it's free | | | | you for free, you're in luck. If not, you'll have to |
| and available for download online. The full scan could | | | | search for a professional data recovery services |
| take up to 3 hours, so you will probably just want to | | | | company, which may cost you hundreds of dollars |
| connect the iPhone to your computer, load up the | | | | when it's all said and done. |
| software, and let it do its thing. | | | | |