Recover Lost iMessages on iPhone/iPad after iOS 10/11 Update

Apple WWDC Developers Conference held in San Francisco on June 13, 2016, Apple brought new iOS system –iOS 10. It was announced that iOS Beta 10 will be launched in the summer of 2016, and the official version will be released in the fall. Meanwhile, iOS 10 will no longer support older versions of iPhone / iPad.

New Features of iMessages on iOS 10:

1. More personalized emoji expression, graffiti full-screen effects, and so on;
2. Providing exclusive App Store, users can purchase a personalized expression;
3. iMessages support handwritten text;
4. The new iMessage linkage with other App. iMessage has application drawer, there are gifts, labels, various expressions and so on, and it can share web pages, merchandise, restaurant recommendations and even send red envelopes!

Why should you make a backup before iOS 10 upgrade?

Once the iOS 10 version is released, many people can’t wait to upgrade their iPhone/iPad to this new operating system for more convenience and lots of new functions. Because the upgrade process may leads to some problems and bugs which can result in the loss of your data. Once your contacts, text messages, photos, videos, call logs, camera roll, photo stream, photo library, calendar, notes, reminders, voice memos and safari bookmark are lost by accidental deletion, iOS 7/8/9/10/11 upgrade, a failed jailbreak with iOS 7/8/9/10/11, device crashed or damaged, restoring to factory settings, it’s hard to get them back from iPhone, iPad or iPod device. As a result, it is necessary for you to back up your data on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch before proceeding the upgrade.

If you are unlucky to lose important data during the iOS 9/10/11 upgrade process, especially for SMS/iMessages/MMS. How can you recover text messages from iPhone iPad after iOS 10 or iOS 11 upgrade? When getting stuck in that condition, don’t be panic. iOS Data Recovery program must your best choice. iOS Data Recovery tool is a specially designed for data recovery to help iOS users to restore lost SMS/MMS/iMessages from iPhone iPad after iOS 10/11 upgrade, as well as bookmarks, contacts, notes, call logs, photos, videos, WhatsApp, etc. You can retrieve lost files from iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone SE, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad mini 1/2/3, iPad Air 1/2/3 with iOS 7/8/9/10/11. To process the recovery, you need to download the free trial of iOS Data Recovery for Mac or Windows.

• Part 1: Directly Recover Lost SMS/MMS/iMessages after iOS 10 Upgrade
• Part 2: Recover Lost SMS from iTunes Backup after Upgrading to iOS 10
• Part 3: Retrieve Lost Text Messages from iCloud Backup Files on iOS 10

Part 1: Directly Recover Lost SMS/MMS/iMessages after iOS 10 Upgrade

Step 1. Connect iPhone/iPad to Computer and Choose the Recovery Mode

Run iOS Data Recovery on your computer after installation, then connect your iOS device to computer via USB cable. Once your iPhone/iPad is detected by the software, in the pop-up main interface, by default, your device is in the “Recover from iOS Device” mode.

Step 2. Select Files to Scan from iPhone iPad Device

Now you can select the files types to let the program scanning, such as “Contacts”,”Photos”,”Call history, “Messages”, etc. Then select messages and tap on “Start Scan”and go on.

Step 3. Preview and Marking to Restore Whatever You Want from Your iOS Device

After the scanning and extracting, you can preview almost the entire contents in the backup files. Check them one by one, and mark text messages that you want to restore and click “Recover” to save them on your computer.

Part 2: Recover Lost SMS from iTunes Backup after Upgrading to iOS 10

Step 1. Install and Run the Program on Computer

Launch the program on your computer and choose “Recover from iTunes Backup Files”. Then the program will automatically find all iTunes backup files on your computer.

Step 2. Choose Lost SMS to Extract from iTunes Backup

Then all the previous iTunes backup files on this computer will being displayed. Choose the “Messages” from your iPhone iPad iPod device and click “Start Scan” to extract it.

Step 3. Restore SMS/iMessages from iOS Device to PC after Upgrading to iOS 10

When the scanning is finished, you can preview data in the window on the right, mark text messages you want and click ““Recover to Device” or “Recover to Computer” to directly restore them back.

Part 3: Retrieve Lost Text Messages from iCloud Backup Files on iOS 10

Step 1. Install and launch the iOS Data Recovery and Connect iPhone/iPad to Computer

After installation, launch the iOS Data Recovery program on your computer and choose the recovery mode of “Recover from iCloud Backup Files” and log in your iCloud account.

Step 2. Select Messages to Scan and Extract from iCloud Backup File

When your signed into your iCloud, you can see all the previous backup files. Now, select an iCloud backup file of your iPhone/iPad from the backup file list to download, and click “Download” to extract it.

Step 3. Preview and Recover Lost SMS from the iCloud Backup on iOS 10

The scanning will not spend too much time, then you can see all the extracted contents from the selected iCloud backup, just tap to preview them one by one, and choose SMS/iMessages/MMS and click “Recover to Device” or “Recover to Computer” to get them back.

What’s more, this iPhone iPad data recovery program also supports iOS users to fix iOS to normal when their device is stuck in recovery mode, Apple logo, white screen, black screen and do forth.

New Features of iOS 10:

* Apple Siri will be open to third-party developers: You can make Siri send micro-channel information to your contacts. Currently Siri can directly support applications include micro-channel, WhatsApp and Uber, drops, Skype and so on;
* Photos App Update: iOS 10 system can automatically detect the new characters and scenery. Future iPhone photos can be grouped together, such as photos of a trip, a weekend photos, and editing can be performed automatically. iOS 10 photos also added a “memory” tab;
* Apple Maps: Map Apple also added a lot of forecasting, such as Apple will be able to map the nearby restaurant recommendations. Apple Maps interface has also been redesigned, more compact, and adds real-time traffic information. Apple’s new maps will also be integrated in the Apple CarPlay will provide turn-by-turn navigation users. And Siri, as the map will also be open to developers;
* iMesseage: in iMessage, users can send videos, links directly in the text box, share photos in real time. In addition, Apple also added a prediction expression, word play and if expression matches will be directly related to expression recommended;
* More …

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