Decipher Tools Blog: Data Recovery

Police and Law Enforcement - How to save text messages and recover deleted SMS data

Jay Walsh
September 17, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Law enforcement agencies of all types (Local and State Police, FBI, CIA, Homeland Security etc...) often need to capture and save text messages for the purpose of evidence, investigations, and [... Read more about Police and Law Enforcement - How to save text messages and recover deleted SMS data]

Seven Ways to Recover Deleted iPhone Photos

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
May 3, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Unfortunately, if you're reading this, you've probably lost or accidentally deleted pictures from your iPhone. First, we're sorry to hear that! Next, let's try everything we can to help you [... Read more about Seven Ways to Recover Deleted iPhone Photos]

How to Recover Deleted iPhone Contacts

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
March 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

In recent months we've received a lot of reports that iPhone (iPad, and iPod Touch) users suddenly find all of their contacts are missing from their iPhone, with no clues [... Read more about How to Recover Deleted iPhone Contacts]

How to Recover Missing iPhone Notes

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
March 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

If you're like me, you keep some fairly important things in your iPhone Notes app, and you're pretty devastated when the notes are suddenly missing (which has happened to me). [... Read more about How to Recover Missing iPhone Notes]

Do You Need to Save and Print Viber Messages and Call History?

Steve B.
February 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2021 We've just updated Decipher Chat with the capability to save and print Viber messages and conversations! If you need to export or print your Viber chats [... Read more about Do You Need to Save and Print Viber Messages and Call History?]

How to Save Ink and Paper when Printing Text Messages

Steve B.
September 21, 2020 at 1:45 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Greetings Decipher TextMessage users! In today's episode of "How do I save some money while using Decipher TextMessage," we will learn some pro tips on how to save ink, paper, [... Read more about How to Save Ink and Paper when Printing Text Messages]

How to Save iPhone Call History Logs

Steve B.
September 4, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Have you ever had the sudden need to save or print out your iPhone call history with a specific person? Today we're going to show you how! With the help [... Read more about How to Save iPhone Call History Logs]

Save and Recover Deleted or Lost iPhone Call Logs

Jay Walsh
August 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Each time you make a call on your iPhone, a record of that call history is stored on your iPhone in the "Recents" section of the phone app. Here you [... Read more about Save and Recover Deleted or Lost iPhone Call Logs]

How to Print Text Messages from the Mac Messages App

Steve B.
July 9, 2020 at 10:45 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Did you know that you can add your Mac Messages Data to Decipher TextMessage in just a few easy clicks? Why not check out what's on your Mac's Messages App! [... Read more about How to Print Text Messages from the Mac Messages App]

How to View and Recover PDF files from any iTunes or iPhone backup

Steve B.
May 3, 2020 at 12:20 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Have you ever need access or recover a PDF document that was on your iPhone or iPad but you can no longer find or locate the file? Are you curious [... Read more about How to View and Recover PDF files from any iTunes or iPhone backup]

How to View Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on iPhone

Steve B.
April 16, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Have you ever said to yourself “why can’t I remember that Wi-Fi password?” You know, the one you set up a few years ago? I do this ALL THE TIME! [... Read more about How to View Saved Wi-Fi Passwords on iPhone]

How to Find a Deleted Facebook Messenger Contacts from iPhone

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
January 11, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Categories: Facebook, Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Maybe it was an accident, or maybe you didn't think you needed to talk to this person again, but you deleted a conversation from Facebook Messenger, and you really wish [... Read more about How to Find a Deleted Facebook Messenger Contacts from iPhone]

How to save iPhone text messages to Mac - Quick guide

Jay Walsh
December 7, 2019 at 12:46 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to save iPhone text messages to your Mac desktop or laptop computer. These steps will work with iOS 13, iOS 12, iOS [... Read more about How to save iPhone text messages to Mac - Quick guide]

How to search and recover photos from an iTunes backup - iPhone

Jay Walsh
July 23, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Checking to see if you can recover photos from an iTunes backup might seem like an impossible task, however it is a lot easier than one might think! Today we'll [... Read more about How to search and recover photos from an iTunes backup - iPhone]

Solution for Corrupt iPhone Backups

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
October 20, 2018 at 2:15 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, Corrupt iPhone Backup, iPhone | View Comments

Here is a solution to the error iTunes could not restore the iPhone because the backup was corrupt or not compatible with the iPhone that is being restored. If you're [... Read more about Solution for Corrupt iPhone Backups]

How to Bulk View and Save All of Your iPhone Messages App Photos and Videos

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
July 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

We made our Decipher TextMessage software to help people with their SMS and iMessage history, like collecting archives and backups of their important conversations, or print iPhone/iPad/iPod text messages for [... Read more about How to Bulk View and Save All of Your iPhone Messages App Photos and Videos]

How Can I Access Files From Apps No Longer Supported in iOS 11?

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
February 11, 2018 at 11:22 AM
Categories: iOS 11, Data Recovery, Updates, iPhone | View Comments

One major change in iOS 11 is that iOS no longer runs older 32-bit architecture apps. It's not likely that many of these apps will be updated, especially those that [... Read more about How Can I Access Files From Apps No Longer Supported in iOS 11?]

Can You Restore an iOS 11 Backup to iOS 10?

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
January 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Categories: iOS 11, Data Recovery, Updates, iPhone | View Comments

Update January 25, 2018: If you need to install 32-bit apps on an iPhone/iPad/iPod that is running iOS 10, open the App Store app and go to your past purchases. [... Read more about Can You Restore an iOS 11 Backup to iOS 10?]

Quick Tip - Steps to fix iTunes could not restore iPhone because backup was corrupt or not compatible error

Jay Walsh
December 8, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, Corrupt iPhone Backup, iPhone | View Comments

If you are getting an error message while trying to restore your iPhone backup then our Decipher Tools quick tip should be helpful. Note: This tip is NOT if you [... Read more about Quick Tip - Steps to fix iTunes could not restore iPhone because backup was corrupt or not compatible error]

How to Recover Deleted iPhone Text Messages

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
December 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

One of the great things about working on Decipher TextMessage is that I often get to help people recover very precious data, such as text messages that were accidentally deleted [... Read more about How to Recover Deleted iPhone Text Messages]

Can I recover deleted text messages that I've erased from my iPhone?

Jay Walsh
September 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

We often have iPhone users write to us asking if there is a way to recover deleted text messages or iMessages from their iPhone or iPad. The answer is "it [... Read more about Can I recover deleted text messages that I've erased from my iPhone?]

Telstra iPhone Users - How to save text messages / recover deleted text messages

Jay Walsh
September 22, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

Tips for Australian iPhone users - How to save text messages Australia’s population in 2017 is hovering around 23 million mark. The country has currently has approximately 3 million iPhone [... Read more about Telstra iPhone Users - How to save text messages / recover deleted text messages]

How to Recover Deleted Text Message Attachments

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
May 30, 2017 at 3:10 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iPhone | View Comments

When you delete a text message or iMessage on an iPhone, the iPhone Messages app deletes the message text itself from a database and then deletes the attachment files. Occasionally, [... Read more about How to Recover Deleted Text Message Attachments]

Why Deleted iPhone Text Messages are Recoverable, and How to Find Them

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
May 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

In addition to saving text messages, a lot of people use our Decipher TextMessage to recover deleted text messages and attachments. Today I thought it might be interesting to discuss [... Read more about Why Deleted iPhone Text Messages are Recoverable, and How to Find Them]

How to Find a Phone Number You Deleted on iPhone

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
February 17, 2017 at 1:40 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, iTunes, iPhone | View Comments

Maybe it was an accident, or maybe you didn't think you needed to talk to this person again, but you deleted a phone number or contact from your iPhone, and [... Read more about How to Find a Phone Number You Deleted on iPhone]

How to Recover Deleted Pictures From iPhone Text Messages

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
February 13, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

Author's update February 13, 2017: This deleted text message photo recovery post relies on the old buggy attachment deletion that was fixed in iOS 8 and later. You may still [... Read more about How to Recover Deleted Pictures From iPhone Text Messages]

iOS 10.1 Update Released Removing Encrypted Backup Metadata

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
October 24, 2016 at 12:15 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, Updates, iPhone | View Comments

iOS 10.1.0 was publicly released today, fixing an issue that made it easier for password guessing software to brute force iPhone backup passwords. The password-guessing vulnerability had to do with [... Read more about iOS 10.1 Update Released Removing Encrypted Backup Metadata]

Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages from iPhone

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
February 5, 2015 at 3:15 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, WhatsApp | View Comments

If you have recently deleted some important WhatsApp messages and are looking to recover them, you've probably noticed that the only recovery technique offered by WhatsApp is to restore from [... Read more about Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages from iPhone]

Call For Beta Testers for Decipher WhatsApp - Save and Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
January 14, 2015 at 5:25 PM
Categories: Data Recovery, WhatsApp | View Comments

Update: Decipher WhatsApp is out of beta! Please click here to go to the official Decipher WhatsApp page. We've taken our deleted data experience and made Decipher WhatsApp, to save [... Read more about Call For Beta Testers for Decipher WhatsApp - Save and Recover Deleted WhatsApp Messages]

Save Voicemails Forever to Computer iPhone - iOS8

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
December 17, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

Lately we've received quite a few emails from iPhone users who are interested in saving / exporting their voicemails to computer for safekeeping. Here are some basic tips for taking [... Read more about Save Voicemails Forever to Computer iPhone - iOS8]

Decipher TextMessage for WhatsApp? What Do You Think?

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
October 14, 2014 at 4:45 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

We're thinking of taking our Decipher TextMessage program and making a version that works for WhatsApp messages. This program would enable you to save your WhatsApp text messages from your [... Read more about Decipher TextMessage for WhatsApp? What Do You Think?]

How to Save iPhone Voicemail To Your Computer

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
June 19, 2014 at 4:35 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

As of iOS7, the iPhone has no way to extract the contents of a voicemail out of the iPhone and save it on a computer or send it in an [... Read more about How to Save iPhone Voicemail To Your Computer]

How to Recover Photos from Deleted iPhone Text Messages

Kelly Heffner Wilkerson
June 10, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Categories: Data Recovery | View Comments

We have a much newer blog post about finding deleted text message attachments! Check it out here!. One of the improvements that we're making to Decipher TextMessage is the ability [... Read more about How to Recover Photos from Deleted iPhone Text Messages]

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