Recently, someone try to hack my account. i recover it and enable 2FA. I had my backup from iPhone to laptop via iTunes. Then i reset my phone. I was able to loggin via apple ID. Then i forgot Apple ID password too :D. Same Apple ID is my Gmail too. i have my phone number and i am getting my code to issue is that when i try to login MS authentication app. i am unable to do it so i am unable to login my gmail. is there anyway to get back through backup?
i basically try to restore from backup but its giving me error.
Here are potential methods, both grey hat and white hat, to solve the iTunes error and related issues:
White Hat Solutions:
Ensure Software is Updated:
Make sure both iTunes and the iPhone’s iOS are fully updated to avoid compatibility issues.
Check USB Connection:
Ensure you are using a genuine Apple USB cable, as sometimes third-party cables cause data transfer issues.
Try using a different USB port or cable.
Restart Devices:
Restart both your iPhone and computer before attempting the restore again. This can resolve minor software issues.
Reboot in Recovery Mode:
Put the iPhone into Recovery Mode by turning it off and then pressing and holding the volume down button and the power button at the same time. Connect the phone to iTunes and try to restore the backup again.
Update or Reset Apple ID Password:
Use the “Forgot Password” option for your Apple ID, and reset the password using your recovery email or phone number. Once done, try logging in and restoring again.
Free Up Space on the Computer:
Ensure your computer has enough free space, as large backups can require significant disk space during the restore process.
Disable Antivirus/Firewall:
Temporarily disable any antivirus software or firewalls on your computer, as these could interfere with iTunes.
Check Backup Integrity:
Ensure that the backup file is not corrupted. You can try to restore from an older or different backup file if available.
Use iCloud Backup Instead:
If the iTunes backup is giving errors, try restoring from an iCloud backup instead. You can do this during the initial setup phase of the iPhone after resetting it.
Grey Hat Solutions:
Bypass 2FA:
Look for bypass methods or tools that allow you to bypass the two-factor authentication (2FA) temporarily to regain access to your account.
Use Third-Party Software:
Utilize third-party iPhone recovery tools like iMazing or Dr.Fone to restore the data from your iTunes backup. These tools often allow more control over the backup and can bypass iTunes-related issues.
Extract Data Manually:
Use third-party software to manually extract data from the iTunes backup, such as photos, messages, contacts, etc., and then manually sync this data back to the phone without using iTunes.
Hex Editing Backup Files:
You can attempt to repair a corrupted backup file by using a hex editor to locate and fix corrupted sections, though this requires advanced technical knowledge.
Rooted/Modified iPhone Tools:
If your iPhone is jailbroken, you can use custom recovery or file access tools to directly interact with the iPhone’s file system and attempt to fix the backup or data transfer issues.
Try starting with the white hat solutions, as these are safer and more likely to provide a resolution without violating any terms of service.
okay so basically i check my phone had lasted iOS 17.6.1 and the iTunes i am assuming downloaded from the apple site so it is also updated… now when i am connect iPhone and Laptop it trying to download something 6+ GB
this is taking too much time
so now As my Apple ID and Gmail ID is same and unable to logged in i am scared to apply for forgot password. i dont tak backup on the iCloud as the backup is 103 GB and iCloud has 25GB free storage.
is there any way to bypass 2FA. and i can logged in just with ma phone?
Here is a list of third-party software and tools that can be used to manually extract data from an iTunes backup:
1. iMazing
Features: Allows you to browse, manage, and extract data from iTunes backups, including messages, contacts, photos, and more.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
2. Dr.Fone - Data Recovery
Features: Extracts and recovers various types of data from iTunes backups. Supports data like photos, videos, contacts, and messages.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
3. PhoneRescue by iMobie
Features: Recovers lost data from iTunes backups and allows selective restoration of files. Supports recovery of over 30 types of data.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
4. iExplorer
Features: Enables browsing and extracting data from iTunes backups, including messages, voicemails, and call history.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
5. AnyTrans
Features: Allows you to manage and extract data from iTunes backups, with support for media files, app data, and documents.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
6. Tenorshare UltData
Features: Recovers and extracts various data types from iTunes backups, including contacts, messages, and app data.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
7. Enigma Recovery
Features: Extracts and restores data from iTunes backups, focusing on messages, contacts, and multimedia files.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
8. iBackup Extractor
Features: Extracts files such as photos, messages, contacts, and call logs from iTunes backups.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
9. Wondershare Recoverit
Features: Primarily known for data recovery, but also offers tools for extracting data from iTunes backups.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
10. Backup Extractor
Features: A simpler tool for extracting specific files and data from iTunes backups, useful for those who need a quick solution.
Platforms: macOS, Windows
These tools generally allow you to preview and selectively extract specific data from your iTunes backups, which can be useful if you encounter issues with the full restore process through iTunes itself.
and iCloud has 25GB free storage.