How to Recover Data from iPhone without Backup

"After updating to the latest version of iOS, my iPhone became unresponsive. In an attempt to fix this, I decided to perform a factory reset on the device. However, this resulted in the loss of all data on my phone. Unfortunately, I didn't have a backup of this data. Can anyone assist me in recovering it?"

Can data be recovered after performing a factory reset?

To fix iOS issues like app errors or system problems, you may need to perform a factory reset. Resetting and erasing your device can resolve issues that cause it to get stuck in loops, run slow, or experience other performance drops. However, a factory reset can also lead to severe data loss, as it means "erasing all content and settings."

In other words, a reset will wipe your device clean, making it very difficult for you to retrieve any data from it. If you haven't backed up before, then it's almost impossible to recover the data. In fact, any iPhone data recovery tool won't be of much help.

However, you might still be able to use a free iOS data recovery tool to scan your device for any lost data. If it finds anything, you can restore it to minimize the amount of lost information.

Recovering Data after Factory Reset without Backup [Worth a Try]

Try a free iPhone data recovery tool - MobiSaver. Once you've installed this on your PC or Mac, you can:

• Retrieve accidentally deleted lost data without a backup
• Restore iPhone data from iTunes or iCloud backups
• Get back lost photos, videos, messages, contacts, call logs, WhatsApp, Line chats, and more...

Thus, if you want to recover data from iPhone after factory reset without backup, you can give this iPhone Data Recovery tool a try.

Recover iPhone Data Without Backup:

Step 1: Choose the Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to the computer and open the MobiSaver app. Select the recovery mode on the left – “Recover from iOS Device” – and click “Start.”

< strong > Step 2. < /strong > Scan your iPhone and search for the lost data

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find all the existing data, as well as some of the lost data.

Step 3: Preview and recover iPhone data

You can select the lost data you want to retrieve, like photos, videos, contacts, messages, memos, voicemail, or other files from your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4. Then, click “Recover” to save these data to another location.

Back up your iPhone before you restore it

Frankly, without a backup, it's almost impossible to recover your iPhone photos, videos, etc. after a factory reset. To prevent this from happening again, I highly recommend backing up your iOS device before performing a factory reset. Additionally, it's a good habit to back up your device regularly to guard against unexpected data loss.

There are three common ways to back up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, including using iCloud, iTunes, or reliable iPhone backup software.

Method 1: Back Up iPhone with iCloud

Using iCloud enables you to wirelessly back up your device to cloud storage. With an iCloud backup, you can choose to restore all your data from it during the setup process, or selectively recover data on your iPhone with an iOS data recovery tool.

Make sure that you have enough iCloud storage and that your device is connected to a stable and reliable Wi-Fi network. Then, follow these steps to back up your iPhone to iCloud:

Backup your iPhone with iCloud:

Step 1: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.

Step 2: Tap “iCloud Backup.”

Step 3: Turn on iCloud Backup, then tap Back Up Now.

Method 2: Backup Your iPhone to iTunes

If you prefer to back up your device to your computer, you can use iTunes. It's worth noting that while you can access the iPhone backup location on Windows, you shouldn't edit or modify anything within this folder, as doing so could corrupt the backup and make it unusable.

Back up your iPhone to iTunes:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable and trust this computer on your iOS device.

Step 2: Wait for iTunes to launch automatically.

Step 3: Tap the Devices icon, then choose Back Up Now.

Method 3: Back Up Your iPhone with Third-Party Software

There are also third-party iPhone backup software like MobiMover that lets you back up your iPhone without iTunes or iCloud. Plus, MobiMover enables you to transfer files between your iPhone/iPad/iPod and computer or between two iOS devices.

With such tools, you can easily manage and protect your valuable files.

Backup your iPhone with MobiMover:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and trust the computer. Launch MobiMover and go to Backup Manager > Backup.

Step 2: Since all supported files are selected by default, you can click on "Back Up Now" right away to start backing up your iPhone to the computer.

Step 3. Wait for the backup to complete. To restore a backup, go to Backup Manager > Restore, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bottom line

Without a backup, it's almost impossible to recover iPhone photos after a factory reset. It's still worth trying to recover iPhone data with free iOS data recovery tools, though.

If you've lost all data from your iPhone, you should realize the importance of backing up your device. Don't hesitate to do it now.