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How to Use Primo iPhone Data Recovery — Step‑by‑Step Tutorial

Before you begin

• Requirement: Windows or macOS computer, USB cable, latest Primo iPhone Data Recovery installed (trial can scan; purchase required to recover).
• Preparation: Turn off iTunes/Finder auto‑sync. If possible stop using the iPhone (to avoid overwriting deleted data).

1) Choose recovery mode

1. Launch Primo iPhone Data Recovery.
2. Pick one mode:
   • Recover from iOS Device — scan device directly (no backup).
   • Recover from iTunes Backup — extract data from local iTunes/Finder backups.
   • Recover from iCloud — download and extract iCloud backup.

2) Connect and scan

• Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.
• Select the chosen mode and click Scan (or Next).
• Wait for the analysis and scan to finish (time depends on data size). You can stop early if you see the items you need.

3) Preview results

• Use the left category list to view types (Photos, Messages, Contacts, WhatsApp, Notes, etc.).
• Toggle to “Only list deleted” to filter deleted items.
• Use the Search box to find specific files or keywords.
• Click items to preview content (images, message text, attachments).

4) Select and recover

• Tick boxes for the items you want to restore.
• Choose destination:
  • Recover to computer (media and app data).
  • Recover to device (personal data like Contacts, Messages — if supported).
• Click Recover (or Export) and pick an output folder. Wait for completion.

5) Post‑recovery checks

• Open the output folder on your computer to verify recovered files.
• If restoring to the iPhone, check the device apps (Contacts, Messages, Photos) for restored items.

Tips and troubleshooting

• If device is unresponsive, try Recover from DFU Mode (available in the guide) to access deeper data.
• Use settings to set Export Path and photo/video timestamp options before recovery.
• Trial version allows scanning and preview; full recovery requires registration/license.
• Large scans may take long—leave the process running and ensure stable USB/Internet (for iCloud).

When to contact support

• If scanning fails, device not recognized, or preview shows corrupted files, contact Primo support via their guide/contact page (support replies typically within 24 hours).