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Data Recovery Software
Once a logic board is stabilized and the device is accessible, data recovery software extracts and organizes the user's data from an iTunes backup or directly from the device. Here are the tools we rely on.
3uTools
FreeWindows
The go-to tool for reinstalling iOS, managing device backups, and performing basic data operations. Free and regularly updated to support the latest iOS versions.
Visit website →Wondershare Dr.Fone
~$29.95Windows & macOS
The most capable tool for taking an iTunes backup and organizing its contents into readable folders — Photos, SMS, Contacts, Videos, and more. Not cheap, but worth it for professional data recovery work. No comparable free alternative exists for this specific use case.
Visit website →iBackupBot
~$34.95Windows & macOS
An iTunes backup manager that lets you browse and export data from iOS backups. A solid alternative to Wondershare for extracting specific data types from backups.
Visit website →Data Recovery Tips
• Always create a backup before attempting board-level repair if any data access is possible.
• For encrypted iTunes backups, you must know the backup password to access data with any of these tools.
• If the NAND chip needs to be read directly (chip-off recovery), specialized hardware is required in addition to software.
• Have USB drives on hand for delivering recovered data. See our pricing page for USB drive add-on rates.