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Best iPhone data recovery tool or software I can use on Windows 11?
For recovering photos, Windows can recognize the iPhone as a camera when connected via USB, allowing you to import photos using the built-in Windows Photos app or the import function in File Explorer. However, this method only works for media files stored in the Camera Roll or Photo Library and doesn't include messages or contacts.
To recover messages and contacts, you typically need specialized tools such as iPhone backup extractors or
iPhone data recovery tool that can access the encrypted backups created via iTunes or Finder. These tools can scan backups for messages, contacts, notes, and other data, allowing you to retrieve specific information.
In summary, Windows File Explorer alone is limited to importing photos and videos from your iPhone and cannot directly recover messages or contacts. For comprehensive recovery of all data types, you should use dedicated iPhone data recovery tool or backup extraction tools designed for this purpose.