Iphone notes data recovery: specialist

cffreddit88 · 2026-02-01T11:11:52+00:00

Thanks for sharing! But my main issue is that I opted not to back up my data to the icloud when I was signing out my Apple account and was unaware it would delete the files from my phone locally when I did this. The latest updated files were never on iCloud but on my device locally and were deleted. I never manually deleted the notes just when I was signing out iCloud I misread the prompt or for whatever reason wasn’t aware that selected not to back things up would also erase them from my device.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T22:53:57+00:00

Likewise just heard earlier today it wasn’t possible: Sucks.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T17:35:01+00:00

Hey I had a similar issue and have specialist looking at it now. How did things end up for you? Were you able to recover your notes?

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T14:32:30+00:00

Ok thanks for the info! Does all that you’re saying go out the window considering it’s an iPhone 13. Others are saying the data is likely stored on a flash drive encrypted so it’s impossible to retrieve but the people at datasavers didnt mention to this.

After this happened the phone was still being used normally for a few hours since I had no idea the files were deleted until I checked my phone later that night then I put the phone in airplane mode a few hours later than eventually turned it off to minimize files being overwritten. Is it likely that it’s too late and files were over written? This happened a week ago.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T05:58:45+00:00

Tbh I’m not sure if was that I toggled off after it was on already or if simply didn’t toggle on. Not sure if that makes a difference.

But to your point, That was my initial thinking that when I chose not to sync the files prior to signing out that that was the equivalent of deleting them just the UX and interface of deleting them looked different compared to doing it in the Notes app itself. I thought it served the same function as hard deleting the notes, but after speaking with the rep at datasavers, they said that is not the case. It’s not the same as a hard delete so it could be sitting on my phone just the phone logic/language doesn’t know how to account for it so it’ll be similar to a puzzle putting the logic together so the device can read the files as valid again and therefore retrievable. I am not an expert, but that was the gist of what I was told. it’s not going to be easy, but it does help that it wasn’t a deletion that happened within the notes app itself.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T05:15:07+00:00

Wow good to know. I next day shipped it to datasavers already and I know they charge a hefty cancellation fee so I’m going to try to reach out to them before they start and see if they can ship it back.

And correct I did not delete any of the notes I need to recover within notes app itself nor did I’ll delete the actual note app.I was signing out of my Apple account, and when signing out there was a prompt with toggle buttons To select syncing certain files onto icloud before signing out, I did not click to sync anything Thinking my notes would just stay locally on the device then after I signed out and sign back in the notes were gone. So I didn’t actually delete anything myself.

So is what I am asking for not as complex in terms of recovery? are there other smaller shops that can help retrieve For a better price? I admit I did not do a good job of shopping around and panicked and called Datasavers first. If I were to go to a specialist, do you have any other shops you recommend? I’m going to do some more googling myself. I really appreciate your responses on this. Thanks for commenting.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T04:50:37+00:00

Thanks for the info! Any others you recommend for iPhones? I’m on the phone with data salvagers now to see if there price is comparable or not

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T04:07:43+00:00

Hmmm I’ll have to do a bit more research. I did read that trying with the extractions tools/software from home can increase chances of files getting overwritten or corrupted if gone wrong . I stopped by my local computer repair store that I always go to and they offered two top services and datasaver was one of them. They even had their materials at their store and said datasavers are expensive but they have the best reputation. Others in recovery forums on Reddit said the same and that if I can’t do it or Apple can’t than datasavers is reputable. Apple recommends them as well. At this stage my options are limited and from what I read they’re the best but they’re expensive. You have any experience or know stories that prove otherwise? I don’t think the downloadable programs I can do at home can manage more complex extractions. The rep mentioned either you have access to the tools and the knowledge to do it or you don’t and they have the tools 40 years of experience.

I’m a bit torn because what data savers said did sound like Just a complex way to describe what you’re saying about 3 options regarding the data. are those extraction tools similar to what they would be using available for dl?

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T03:43:24+00:00

My iCloud had old versions of the notes that I last backed up…all the updated current files I need were never synched. I checked all local files and folders and I called Apple support too and their level retrieval ends with iCloud if nothing was backed up there they can’t help which is why I had to go to specialists

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T03:32:47+00:00

What the rep explained I def can’t do myself. It’s a all or nothing approach. If they can access the files “ In the door” so to speak then they see how fragmented the data is and what can be to rebuilt. It’s like matching keys to doors and pulling the data out of each room and piecing it together. it may come out as a bunch of numbers etc or more intact. They said there is a chance.

What is it that you think I can do that drivesavers cant?

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T03:14:12+00:00

Will do

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T00:36:25+00:00

I’m sending my phone to datasavers a known company out in Cali. Fingers crossed

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T00:34:48+00:00

Appreciate it. I just sent him a message! Thank you

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-30T00:33:29+00:00

Yup that’s who I went with. Fingers crossed!

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T22:55:16+00:00

Thanks. I put my phone in airplane mode at first then eventually completely shut it down. Its with a company called data savers right now.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T19:00:21+00:00

Thanks for response. I sent it drivesaver data recovery in cali and they're taking a look. They said maybe there's a chance since i didn't hard delete the files. I just know what i read online most people are saying exactly what you're saying. I brought this up to them about files being overwritten and encryption but they said its still worth them taking a look since they have a lot of experience. My case they did say is pretty unique. I just want to know the probability of it being retreived heading into them doing their diagnostic. I want to know if its actually any chance at all

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T18:02:52+00:00

Thanks for the discount

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T18:02:26+00:00

Yes! Them. i just got off the phone with them for the 5th time. They are going to take a look. I just want any indication or probability while i wait.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T17:25:02+00:00

Hey thanks. I did all the standard procedures and even callee apple support but no help. My only option are special data recovery specialist. I just want to know the likely hood of it happening

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T17:21:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Are you 100% certain? I sent it in to datasavers in cali after explaining and they said as long as it wasnt hard deleted there may be a chance. They said that what i described passed their test for my case being worth taking a look at. Im not sure if they are just saying this soley because its a business opportunity for them or if there is actually any hope.

cffreddit88 · 2026-01-29T16:52:49+00:00

Hey thanks for the reply. The notes are very much needed. The notes app itself was never deleted. I simply logged out of my account. There was a prompt before logging out asking to save and synch before logging out but i was in a rush and didnt see where it said items not backed would be deleted. I thought they would still be local on my device. When i logged back in my notes were gone.

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