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Anyone know the best iphone data recovery software still works now?
Before you seek help from the iPhone data recovery software, please pay attention to this. This is the most important and often overlooked step. Many apps have their own, separate trash or recently deleted section that doesn't sync with the iPhone's main "Files" app.
Mail App: If you deleted an important email, check the Mail app > "Mailboxes" > tap "Trash".
WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: These messaging apps often have a "Chat Backup" or "Cache" section within their settings. While it won't recover individual files, it might restore a backup that contains them.
Document Scanners (like Genius Scan, Adobe Scan): These apps almost always have their own "Trash" or "Recently Deleted" album.
Word Processors (Google Docs, MS Word, Pages): Check the "Recents" or "Deleted" section within the app itself or its associated cloud account (even if you weren't intentionally using the cloud).
Productivity Apps (Like Trello, Notion): Check for "History" or "Deleted Items" in the menu.