iPhone Backup Viewer – How to View iPhone Backup Files on PC

Backup file is the copy content of your iPhone data that you back up with iTunes. It is of great improtance to backup your iPhone 7/6S/6S Plus frequently, as iPhone users often suffer from data loss because of iPhone broken or stolen. Fortunately, Apple offers you a chance to backup your iPhone data with iTunes or iCloud, so that you can recover lost data from iTunes backup. Sometimes you may need to certain iPhone backup database, such as contacts, text messages, photos, etc. To view iPhone backup files, you are required to backup your iPhone files to pc with free iTunes backup extractor.

What You’ll Need:

An iPhone
An USB cable
PC or Mac
Free iTunes Backup Extractor

Before You Begin:

You need to install the free version of iTunes Backup Extractor .

Free iTunes Backup is an ultimate tool to explore, view, extract and retrieve data from iTunes backup of your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Here below is the main features from this tool.

• Freely access all iTunes backup files for iPhone 7, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 6, 6 Plus, 5S, 5, 4S, 4, iPad Pro, iPad Air 3/2, iPad mini 4/3, and iPod touch 6/5, etc.
• Be able to extract iPhone backup and recover contacts, text messages, call history, notes, photos, videos, WhatsApp, Viber, reminders, calendars, Safari bookmarks, etc. to PC.
• Preview and check the scanned contents in details previously before the extraction.
• Export the extracted backup database to HTML file for easy viewing and printing in browser.

Where to Find iPhone Backup Files

For Windows users, the location where you can find iTunes backups of the data on your iPhones depends on the version of Windows being used:

• For Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
• For Windows Vista, 7, or 8: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
  Users of Mac systems, on the other hand, can find the backups they’ve created using iTunes in a location common to all versions of the Mac operating system.
• For Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/

How to View iPhone Backup Files with Free iTunes Backup Extractor
Step 1: Launch this free software on your computer. From the main window, select your iPhone backup file to view from.

Step 2: Select data from the listed file types and click “Next” to start scanning.

Step 3: After scanning, you are allowed to preview and scan the data in detail. Or you can click “Recover” to extract iPhone data to computer for more use.

iPhone 7 is coming! How to Transfer Data from Old Android Phones to iPhone 7

As we know that the hottest thing in this month may be the release of iPhone 7. The preview of iPhone 7 is “Though Not Perfect, New iPhone Keep Apple’s Promises”. The most compelling improvement on iPhone 7 is the sharp speed increase, and its battery gets about two hours more juice than the 6S. Besides, iPhone 7 devices carry 12-megapixel sensors, which means that highly improves the performance of its camera. So many android or iPhone users can’t wait to upgrading from their old phone to the newest iPhone 7. Especially android users, most of them are tired of their Samsung Galaxy S4/S5, Sony Xperia Z3/Z2 and looking forward to switch to iPhone. Actually, there exists a problem when it comes to get a new phone: how can we transfer data from old android phone to iPhone 7? Don’t fret, read the article below to find solutions.

Tutorial 1: Using Phone to Phone Transfer Software

You are required to download phone transfer tool on your computer, as this tool can quickly transfer different kinds of data from android to iPhone, such as contacts, messages, photos, videos, notes, reminders, calendars, etc.

        

1. Launch this software on your computer and click on “Phone to Phone”.
2. Connect both of your android phone and iPhone to pc via USB cable, and you’ll find that all of your data types of android phone are displayed.
3. Select the data that you want to move and click “Star Copy” to begin the transferring process.

Tutorial 2: Via “Move to iOS” App

Apple has released “Move to iOS” App which allows to move all kinds of data like contacts, calendars, photos, music, and more from your old android to the new iPhone devices. This app is only appropriate for iPhone that has not been initial setup, or you are required to reset your phone back to the factory default settings. Here is the online guide as for how to switch from android to iPhone with this App.

 

 

 

 

How to Transfer Data from iPhone 4/5/5C/5S to iPhone 7

The hottest issue in this month may be the release of iPhone 7 ! The iPhone 7 feels pretty much the same as the iPhone 6S, with the same 4.7-inch screen. It keeps the 12-megapixel camera, but adds a larger aperture and — this is a big deal — optical image stabilization that keeps images steadier. Besides camera, iPhone 7 has greater battery capacity for longer battery life. After several months’ waiting, a great number of iPhone users can’t wait to switching from their old iPhone 4/5/5C/5S to the newest iPhone 7. However, what troubles them most after getting a new phone may be how to transfer all data from their old phone to the new one. Now keep reading to learn 3 tutorials to move data from iPhone 4/5/5C/5S to iPhone 7.

Tutorial 1:  Transfer Contacts, Photos, Messages, etc from iPhone to iPhone 7 Using Phone Transfer

Jihosoft Phone Transfer is powerful enough to transfer contacts, messages (iMessages, SMS, MMS, whatsApp messages), photos, videos, notes, apps, calendars and more between different iPhone or android phones.

Step 1: Get this Software from official site of Jihosoft, launch it and click on “Phone to Phone”

Step 2: Connect your 2 iPhone to computer via usb cable, after successful detection, select the data that you want to transfer from the file types then click on “Start Copy” to begin the transferring process.

Tutorial 2: Transfer Data from iPhone to iPhone 7 via iTunes

You can transfer data from your old iPhone to the new one if you have backed up it with iTunes.

• Launch the latest version of iTunes on your windows computer or Mac.
• Connect your old iPhone 5/5C/5S to computer via USB cable.
• Click your device icon after successful connection and click on “Back Up Now” to sync your old iPhone with this computer.
• When the backup process is completed, disconnect your old iPhone connect your new iPhone 7 to pc.
• Still click on device icon and click on “Restore Backup…” , then select your old iPhone’s backup file and restore it to your new iPhone 7.

 

 

How to Upload Photos/Videos from Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/Note 7 to Computer

The reason that Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/Note 7 becomes so popular is that this phone has the best cameras. It has shied away from high pixel counts and gone for a 12Mp main camera rather than the 16Mp on the S6, and it ticks almost every box, too, with optical stabilisation, 4K video and the option for 60fps in 1080p. With the high-resolution, dedicated digital camera, Samsung users can actually take decent pictures and videos to record precious memories of birthdays or festivals. However, as time goes by, more and more photos and videos will be stored on phone and occupy much space. And it will definitely affect the well function of Samsung. The best way to free up space of Samsung phone is to upload to computer. In reality, it’s a complicated process for most people. Here below are 2 ways to transfer photos from Samsung to computer. 

Tutorial 1: Using Samsung Phone Transfer Software

Samsung Phone Transfer is developed to upload photos, videos as well as contacts, messages, notes, musics, apps and more from phone to computer. Besides, it also supports data transfer between android phones and iPhone.

1. Download and launch this software from the official site of Jihosoft, here are 3 options for you: “Phone to Phone” transfer, “Backup Your Phone” and “Restore Data f” from iTunes Backup. Just Click “Backup Your Phone” and go on.
2. Plug in your Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/Note 7 to computer with USB cable, after successful detection, all of the data of Samsung will be detected and displayed, select “Photos” and “Videos” and click “Start Copy” to transfer. 

Tutorial 2: Via Copy and Paste

Connect your Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge/Note 7 to your computer using the provided USB cable.

Select “Media device (MTP)”connection mode to manually transfer media files between your phone and the computer.

Video guide:

 

How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone 6/6S/6 Plus/6S Plus

In recent years, more and more android users, especially Samsung users have given away their old Samsung Galaxy S4/S3/S2/Note 5 and switched to the hottest iPhone 6/6S/6 Plus/6S Plus. After getting a new phone, it’s necessary to transfer a huge amount of contacts from your old phone to the new Samsung. After all, contacts plays a role of notepad and records important contact information. So how to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone ?

Way 1: Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone in One Click

It’s better and more convenient to transfer contacts with a special software which would achieve it in the shortest time. Here is Jihosoft Phone Transfer for your reference. This tool is designed to transfer all phone data between phones (android and android, android and iPhone, iPhone and iPhone), mainly including contacts, sms messages, iMessage, whatsApp messages, notes, photos, videos, apps, etc.

What You Need:

· Samsung and iPhone

· USB cable

· Phone Data Transfer

 

Way 2: Transfer Samsung Contacts to iPhone Via Google Account

· Sync Samsung Contacts with Google Account: Go to “Settings” on Samsung S4/S3/S2/Note 5 to select “Accounts”, then enter with your google account to  enable synchronization.

· Import Google Accounts to iPhone: Go to “Settings”on  your iPhone 6/6S/6 Plus/6S Plus to click on “Mail, Contacts, Calendar”, then select “Add Account” and “Google”. The last step is to sign in with the same google account above to import contacts to iPhone.

 

 

How to Extract Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS) From iPhone Backup to Mac/PC

Messages on iPhone keeps a good record of our communication with friends, families, partners or other people. Most of us are unwilling to delete them as they play an important part in your daily life. However, as time goes by, more and more messages are stored on iPhone, which would occupy much space. The best way to solve this problem is to transfer messages from iPhone to safe place for backup, like computer. You can directly take a screenshot for your text messages and download screenshot to your computer, this is only can backup your messages as image format,but cannot edit it. The following tutorial walks you through how to extract messages from iPhone with iTunes and a right iTunes extractor.

Tutorial 1:  Extract Messages from iPhone with iTunes

What You Need: 

1. An iOS device

2. The latest version of iTunes installed

3. An USB cable

Step 1:  Backup Your iPhone with iTunes

◆ Plug in your iPhone to iPhone with the latest version of iTunes installed

◆ After successful connection, click on iPhone device and select “Automatically Back Up to Computer”.

◆ Click on “Back Up Now” to start backup process.

Step 2: Restore from iTunes Backup

◆ Click your iPhone device and select “Restore from Backup”

◆ Now the system will automatically ask you to restore from the latest backup files.

Note: The iPhone should be connected to pc until the whole restoring process is completed.

Cons of This Method:

All the data will be exported from iTunes backup to pc in unreadable format, which means that you are not allowed to selectively extract messages from iTunes backup.

Tutorial 2: Export Messages from iPhone with iTunes Extractor

It will be much more convenient to extract messages from iPhone backup with a right and professional tool. Free iTunes Backup Extractor is designed to preview and extract data from iPhone backup and recover contacts, text messages, call history, notes, photos, videos, WhatsApp, Viber, reminders, calendars, Safari bookmarks, etc. to Mac or pc.

1. Download and install free trial of this software from official site and launch it.

2. Select the backup file to extract messages and click “Next”.

3. All types of data will be displayed, select “Messages & Attachments” and click “Next” to start scan.

4. After scanning, you are allowed to preview and selectively extract messages from iPhone backup.

Video guide:

 

 

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