{"id":43395,"date":"2022-08-10T18:05:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T18:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=43395"},"modified":"2022-08-10T18:05:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T18:05:12","slug":"how-to-recover-data-from-a-dead-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-data-from-dead-iphone.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Data from a Dead iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your iPhone has died, this can lead to various additional complications on top of losing access to your main communication device. You may lose important data that was stored on the phone. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, getting data off a dead iPhone may actually be completely feasible. You just need to know the options available to you and how to use them properly.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"common_situations_where_your_iphone_may_die\"><\/span>Common Situations Where Your iPhone May Die<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Having your iPhone die on you is unfortunate, but thankfully it\u2019s a relatively rare occurrence by default. The iPhone is a generally sturdy line of devices that can endure a lot of abuse before they give up. Still, various things can happen that might cause your device to suddenly stop working. Some examples include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4a5; Dropping your phone or smashing it with something by accident<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x274c; Internal component failure<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Operating system error (especially if the phone is almost completely full)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f50b; Charging failure that causes issues with the circuitry<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f47e; Malware (very rare but still possible)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_retrieve_data_from_a_dead_iphone\"><\/span>How to Retrieve Data from a Dead iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you want to recover data from a dead iPhone, the most important thing to do is to stay calm and avoid trying to turn the phone on over and over again. While you might eventually succeed, you\u2019re in a risky situation, as you don\u2019t know if the device might turn off again soon.<\/p>\r\n<p>What\u2019s worse, if the situation is related to memory failure, your device might start overwriting the data you want to recover. The more you keep it turned on in this state, the more data you risk losing in the end. The best thing to do is to keep the phone shut down until you\u2019re ready to start the recovery process.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_using_data_recovery_software\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 1:<\/span> Using Data Recovery Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re still able to connect your phone to a computer and it\u2019s recognized, that\u2019s good \u2013 your chances of successful recovery are probably quite high. You should use specialized data recovery software like <b>Disk Drill<\/b> or an alternative solution that features specialized recovery options aimed at iPhones and other iOS devices.<\/p>\r\n<p>To use <b>Disk Drill<\/b> to <a href=\"\/iphone-data-recovery.html\">recover data from an iPhone<\/a> (as long as it at least turns on), simply follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/download.html\">Download<\/a> and install <b>Disk Drill.<\/b><div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Disk Drill.<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select your iPhone. You can\u2019t select any specific recovery methods when recovering from an iPhone, unlike for other devices.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43507 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone.png\" alt=\"disk drill select your iphone\" width=\"1820\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone.png 1820w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone-500x316.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone-1536x972.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1820px) 100vw, 1820px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Search for lost data<\/b>. The recovery process will now start \u2013 wait for it to finish.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43508 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data.png\" alt=\"disk drill search for lost data\" width=\"1820\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data.png 1820w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data-500x316.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_search_for_lost_data-1536x972.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1820px) 100vw, 1820px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once that\u2019s done, select the files you want to recover and click Recover in the bottom right.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-48760 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover.jpg\" alt=\"disk drill iphone recover\" width=\"1820\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover.jpg 1820w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover-500x316.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/disk_drill_iphone_recover-1536x972.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1820px) 100vw, 1820px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose a separate disk drive for their recovery. This is very important \u2013 recovering files to the same drive means that you may accidentally overwrite existing data that\u2019s currently marked as deleted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_recover_data_from_a_dead_iphone_via_itunes\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 2:<\/span> Recover Data from a Dead iPhone via iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>iTunes can also occasionally prove useful for data recovery from a broken iPhone. Like the above approach, this also requires a phone that\u2019s at least successfully detected by your computer when connected via cable. If that\u2019s the case, and you\u2019ve used iTunes for backing up your phone, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>iTunes.<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Connect your iPhone to your computer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select your iPhone in the main <b>iTunes<\/b> window. You can also select it from <b>Finder<\/b>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43511 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iphone_itunes.png\" alt=\"select your iphone in itunes\" width=\"736\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iphone_itunes.png 736w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iphone_itunes-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iphone_itunes-500x365.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select <b>Restore Backup.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-43512 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/itunes_restore_backup.png\" alt=\"restore backup in itunes\" width=\"1033\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/itunes_restore_backup.png 1033w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/itunes_restore_backup-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/itunes_restore_backup-500x314.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/itunes_restore_backup-768x483.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will be presented with several backups you can choose from. Pick the one you want to restore.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Restore<\/b> and wait. Your iPhone will eventually restart.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>If the operation was successful, your device should be back to a usable state. If that doesn\u2019t work, you are likely dealing with a more serious failure that requires additional hardware support and can\u2019t be fixed through software like iTunes. However, you may still be able to at least get some of your data back from the iTunes backups that you\u2019ve been maintaining over time.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_recover_data_from_a_dead_iphone_via_icloud\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 3:<\/span> Recover Data from a Dead iPhone via iCloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you\u2019ve been using iCloud for backing up your data, you may be able to recover your dead iPhone through it. This can be done directly on the device and doesn\u2019t require connecting it to a computer. It also requires an iPhone that can at least be turned on and makes it through the initial screens. You also need to erase your iPhone before continuing, as otherwise you won\u2019t be presented with the initial setup screen.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Turn on your iPhone.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Go through the initial setup procedure until you get to <b>Apps &amp; Data.<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap on <b>Restore from iCloud Backup.<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sign in with your Apple ID.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will be presented with all backups available for restoring. Choose the most recent one, or one that contains the data you want to get back.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Wait for the transfer to finish \u2013 this will take some time and is best done on Wi-Fi.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You might be asked for your Apple ID once again at some point during the process \u2013 enter it when required.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finish setting up your device.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_using_a_data_recovery_center\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">Method 4:<\/span> Using a Data Recovery Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-30123 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/data-recovery-center.jpg\" alt=\"Using a Data Recovery Center\" width=\"864\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/data-recovery-center.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/data-recovery-center-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/data-recovery-center-500x278.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/data-recovery-center-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A data recovery center is a last resort when none of the above methods work or are even applicable to your situation. These specialized services work with data recovery experts who understand the hardware and software architecture of your device and know how to extract data from it, even when it\u2019s completely dead.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">This often involves working in a controlled environment. For example, hard drives have to be opened in an air-controlled room to prevent any contamination. That\u2019s not the case with iPhones and other mobile devices, but they still require some level of additional care to prevent further damage.<\/div>\r\n<p>There are various specialists available on the market, with <a href=\"\/data-recovery-center.html\">Cleverfiles Data Recovery Center<\/a> being one of the better-known names. Working with an established company is important if you want to maximize your chances of success. This is pretty much the only way to retrieve data from a broken iPhone when the device can\u2019t even turn on.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_protect_your_iphone_data\"><\/span>How to Protect Your iPhone Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to ever go through all that trouble in the first place, it\u2019s important to develop some good habits for protecting the data on your iPhone. You might not be comfortable with keeping running backups, but it\u2019s often the only thing standing between you and complete loss of all your information.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4bb; Maintain regular backups. You can use semi-automated solutions like iTunes and iCloud to accomplish this with minimal manual intervention.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4be; Copy important data to another storage device manually every once in a while<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x2620;&#xfe0f; Avoid downloading suspicious apps, especially outside of the official iTunes store<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f4f1; Don\u2019t jailbreak your device \u2013 this exposes it to additional security risks which Apple is not liable for<\/li>\r\n\t<li>&#x1f517; Don\u2019t share your Apple ID credentials with anyone<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"related_posts\"><div class=\"related_posts__inner\"><div class=\"h4\">Read also<\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/photo.png\" alt=\"recover deleted photos from sd card\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recover-deleted-photos-iphone.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recover Deleted Photos from an iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/camera.png\" alt=\"canon camera\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/recover-deleted-videos-from-iphone.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recover Deleted Videos from iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/i-phone.png\" alt=\"iphone\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/howto\/restore-deleted-apps-iphone.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">How to Restore Deleted Apps on iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"related_post\"><div class=\"related_post_item\"><div class=\"related_post_img\"><img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Messages.png\" alt=\"text\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/div><div class=\"related_post_content\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/recover-deleted-text-messages-iphone.html\" class=\"related_post_link\">Recover Deleted Text Messages on iPhone<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Dead iPhone data recovery is not impossible, but it requires some knowledge of how your device works and the tools available to assist you in this situation. If things get complicated and you realize you need the help of a professional data recovery service, make sure to keep your phone turned off for as long as possible to avoid additional data loss.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 00px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_retrieve_data_from_a_dead_iphone\"><\/span>Can I retrieve data from a dead iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p> You can retrieve data from a dead iPhone in one of several ways, depending on your situation:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Turn on your iPhone<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Go through the initial setup procedure until you get to Apps &amp; Data<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap on Restore from iCloud Backup<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sign in with your Apple ID<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will be presented with all backups available for restoring. Choose the most recent one, or one that contains the data you want to get back.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Wait for the transfer to finish \u2013 this will take some time and is best done on Wi-Fi<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You might be asked for your Apple ID once again at some point during the process \u2013 enter it when required<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finish setting up your device<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 00px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_i_recover_data_from_a_dead_iphone_without_backup\"><\/span>How can I recover data from a dead iPhone without backup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p> If you don\u2019t have a backup, your only option for data recovery from a broken iPhone is to use a tool like <b>Disk Drill<\/b>. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Download and install <b>Disk Drill<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>Disk Drill<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Connect your iPhone to your computer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose <b>Recover<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scan the data on your iPhone. This might take a while for devices with a large storage.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Go through the scan results, identify files you want to recover, and restore them by clicking on <b>Recover<\/b> again<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 00px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_recover_photos_from_a_dead_iphone\"><\/span>Can I recover photos from a dead iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p> Your best bet for recovering photos from a dead iPhone is to use your <b>iTunes <\/b>backup. Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Turn on your iPhone<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Go through the initial setup procedure until you get to <b>Apps &amp; Data<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap on <b>Restore from iCloud Backup<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sign in with your Apple ID<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will be presented with all backups available for restoring. Choose the most recent one, or one that contains the data you want to get back.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Wait for the transfer to finish \u2013 this will take some time and is best done on Wi-Fi<\/li>\r\n\t<li>You might be asked for your Apple ID once again at some point during the process \u2013 enter it when required<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finish setting up your device<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 00px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq4\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_you_get_pictures_off_a_broken_iphone_without_icloud\"><\/span>Can you get pictures off a broken iPhone without iCloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p><\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to retrieve pictures from a broken iPhone without using <b>iCloud<\/b>, you must either use <b>Disk Drill <\/b>as described above, use <b>iTunes<\/b>, or send the phone to a data recovery center.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Start <b>iTunes<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Connect your iPhone to your computer<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select your iPhone in the main <b>iTunes<\/b> window. You can also select it from <b>Finder<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select <b>Restore Backup<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li>You will be presented with several backups you can choose from. Pick the one you want to restore.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Click <b>Restore<\/b> and wait. Your iPhone will eventually restart.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 01px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq6\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq6\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_do_i_get_my_computer_to_recognize_my_broken_iphone\"><\/span>How do I get my computer to recognize my broken iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p> If your broken iPhone doesn\u2019t get recognized by your computer, there\u2019s little you can do to address that situation. 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