What is included in Aiseesoft FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery?

Three Recovery Modes – Scan iOS device, iTunes backup, or iCloud.
Selective Preview – Preview results, then recover only chosen files.
Messenger Recovery – Restores WhatsApp, Line, Kik, and Viber chats.
HEIC Conversion – Previews HEIC photos and exports them as JPG.
Core Capacity – Recovers 30+ data types from iOS sources.
Important – Android devices and restoring data back to iPhone are unsupported.

What are the main benefits of Aiseesoft FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery?

Aiseesoft FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery is a desktop tool that retrieves deleted or lost data from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and saves it to your computer. It reads from three sources — the device itself, an iTunes backup, or an iCloud backup — so a recovery path remains even when one source fails.

No Backup Needed – Scans the device directly for deleted data.
Damaged Device Rescue – Pulls data from broken or disabled iPhones.
Selective Export – Saves only the files you actually need.
Encrypted Backup Support – Reads password-protected iTunes backup files.
Read-Only Scanning – Leaves existing device data untouched during recovery.
Three Source Paths – Fall back to iTunes or iCloud backups.

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What does Aiseesoft FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery do?

It recovers deleted or lost data from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and writes the results to your Windows PC or Mac. The tool works in three modes — a direct scan of the connected device, extraction from an iTunes backup, and download from an iCloud backup — so you can switch routes if one source comes up empty. It handles 30+ data types, including text messages, iMessage, contacts, call history, photos, notes, voice memos, and chat apps such as WhatsApp, Line, Kik, and Viber. Before recovering anything, you preview each item by category and tick only what you want exported.

Which devices and file types does it support?

FoneLab supports every current iPhone generation through the iPhone 17 series, plus all iPad and iPod touch models, and is compatible with iOS 26. Across the three modes it recovers over 35 file types, covering messages and attachments, contacts, call history, calendars, notes, Safari bookmarks and history, camera roll, photo stream, voice memos, and app data. HEIC photos can be previewed inside the program and exported as JPG, which helps when you pull images from a recent iCloud backup. Older hardware such as the iPhone 4 or iPad 1 actually exposes more data types to a direct device scan than newer encrypted models do.

Can it recover data from a broken, locked, or disabled iPhone?

Yes, FoneLab can detect and scan an iPhone even when the screen is cracked, the device is disabled, or you have forgotten the passcode, as long as the computer can establish a trusted connection. The recovered files are written to your computer rather than pushed back onto the phone, so you keep a usable copy regardless of the device's state. This is the main reason people reach for it instead of an Apple restore, which typically wipes the device. For a phone stuck on the Apple logo or in recovery mode, the separate iOS System Recovery module in the wider FoneLab suite is the tool that fixes the boot problem itself.

Does it work with Android phones or restore files back to the iPhone?

No on both counts. FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery is iOS-only and does not scan Samsung Galaxy or any other Android device; Aiseesoft sells a separate FoneLab for Android product for that purpose. It also exports recovered items to your computer instead of writing them back onto the iPhone, so it is not a one-click way to repopulate a wiped phone. If your goal is to copy recovered contacts or messages back onto the device, you would import the exported files manually or use a separate transfer or backup-and-restore tool.

Do I need iTunes installed to use it?

Yes, the latest version of iTunes must be installed so FoneLab can communicate with the connected iPhone, but you do not have to keep iTunes open while a recovery runs. iTunes supplies the underlying device drivers; you are not required to sync or back up through it first. If a device will not connect, the usual fix is updating iTunes and approving the "Trust This Computer" prompt on the iPhone. On Mac, the equivalent built-in system components handle the connection in place of standalone iTunes.

Why does scanning a newer iPhone directly show fewer recoverable files?

Because Apple's hardware encryption limits what any tool can read straight off a modern device. On an iPhone 7 or newer, the "Recover from iOS Device" mode surfaces only a handful of data categories directly, while very old models like the iPhone 4 expose many more. For messages, photos, and similar content on a recent iPhone, the practical route is the "Recover from iTunes Backup" or "Recover from iCloud Backup" mode, which reads from data you previously saved. This is exactly why keeping a current iTunes or iCloud backup matters before you ever need recovery.

Who should choose it, and what should be checked first?

It suits someone who has lost specific iOS content — deleted messages, photos, or contacts — and wants to retrieve those items selectively rather than restore a whole backup over their current data. Before buying, confirm the data you need is a type FoneLab recovers, and check whether you have an iTunes or iCloud backup, since direct scans on newer iPhones return limited results. The free trial scans and previews recoverable items, so you can verify your files appear before paying. If you instead need full device backups, system repair, or WhatsApp migration, those are separate Aiseesoft products rather than parts of this recovery tool.

Frequently asked questions about Aiseesoft FoneLab iPhone Data Recovery

What is the difference between the trial and the full version?

The trial version scans your device or backup and lets you preview every recoverable item by category, but exporting and saving the files requires the registered version. This lets you confirm your lost data is actually detectable before you pay. Details such as full deleted phone numbers are also only readable in the registered version.

Does FoneLab support encrypted iTunes backups?

Yes, it can read password-protected iTunes backup files as long as you supply the backup password when prompted. This matters because many users enable backup encryption to include saved passwords and Health data, which an unencrypted backup leaves out.

Is there a separate version for Windows and Mac?

Yes, Aiseesoft offers distinct Windows and Mac builds of iPhone Data Recovery, and you choose the one matching the computer you will run the recovery on. The recovery modes and supported data types are the same on both platforms, so the practical difference is only which installer you download.