How to Retrieve iPad Data

How to Use iPad Data Recovery

iPad Data Recovery is an outstanding iPad data recovery tool that offers you 3 methods to recover lost files such as photos, notes, contacts, WhatsApp messages on iPad. You can follow this guide to learn how to recover deleted or lost files on iPad.

Download iPad Data Recovery to your PC and follow the steps below to learn how to perform iPad Air 2/Air/mini 3/mini 2/mini/4/3/2 data recovery with 3 modes.

• Mode 1. Recover Data from iPad Air 2/Air/mini 3/mini 2/mini/4/3/2 without Backup
• Mode 2. Restore Data from iTunes Backup
• Mode 3. Restore Data from iCloud Backup

Mode 1. Directly Recover Data from iPad Air 2/Air/mini 3/mini 2/mini/4/3/2

Step 1. Connect iPad to PC

Run this iPad data recovery software on your PC and you will see the interface below. "Recover Data from iOS Device" is the default mode. Connect your iPad to your computer and make sure it is powered on.

A window will pop up to inform you to trust the software. Tap "Trust" on your iPad.

Step 2. Scan iPad for Deleted or Lost Data

You can just click the "Start Scan" on the program interface to start scanning.

Step 3. Recover Contacts, Messages, Photos and more from iPad

After scanning, you can preview all data which are listed on the interface by category. Preview and check what you want. Then click "Recover" to save them on your computer.

Mode 2. Restore iPad Data from iTunes Backup File

If your iPad is damaged or lost, you still have a chance to get back all data on iPad by extracting iTunes backup file with this mode. Therefore, please make sure you have backed up your iPad with iTunes before using this mode.

Step 1. Choose iPad Backup File

Once you launch the program, select "Recover Data from iTunes Backup File". This software will automatically load all iOS device backups. Choose your iPad backup file and click "Start Scan".

Import iTunes backup to extract: If your iTunes backup is not saved in the default path on your computer, this software won't list the backup file here. However, iPad Data Recovery enables you to import the iTunes backup file from the location where the backup file is saved by clicking "Import Backup File".

Restore deleted iTunes backup: If you deleted or lost your iTunes backup and later found important data in that backup, just click on "Go get back deleted iTunes backup". And select a disk and click "Start Scan" to scan. Usually Disk C is your first choice, as iTunes backup file is saved in Disk C by default.

After a while the backup you deleted will appear on the list. Select the backup file you need and click on "Recover". Then select this backup file for scanning lost iPad data.

Step 2. Preview iPad Files

At this point, all scanned files will be listed on the interface according to their categories. You just need to preview and select the files you need.

Step 3. Recover iPad Data

Finally click "Recover" and select a path to save these files in your PC.

Mode 3. Restore iPad Data from iCloud Backup File

If you have ever backed up your iPad with iCloud, you can select this mode to extract lost iPad data from iCloud backup. It won't erase the current data on your iPad.

Step 1. Select recovery mode and log into iCloud

Select "Recover Data from iCloud Backup File" from the top menu. When you get the interface like below, enter your iCloud account (Apple ID) and password and click "Sign in" to log in.

Step 2. Scan iCloud backup

Then, the program will list the individual backups in your iCloud account.

Choose the right backup and click on "Next", then a window will pop up for you to choose file types you want to recover.

Step 3. Preview and Recover Data from iCloud backup

Then scanning process starts, and ends after seconds. Preview and select the files you need to recover and click "Recover" to save them on your computer. Text files will be saved in .xls, .txt and .xlm (contacts can be saved as .vcf/vCard as well); media files will be saved in their original formats.

Quite easy, isn't it? Why not try iPad Data Recovery to get back your lost data right away?