How to Access iCloud Backup File and How to View iCloud Backup
Apr 28, 2022 • Filed to: Manage Device Data • Proven solutions
"Hi, so I recently got iCloud and backed up my iPhone. I can see that there is data backed up but I don't know how to access iCloud backup on my pc. Is there any way to access iCloud backup file from a PC? Thank you!"- Nancy
Like Nancy, want to access iCloud backup file? Want to view iCloud backup? OK, I admit it's a little bit hard to answer your question in 2 or 3 short sentences, because there are several answers. And some of them might not be the one you desire for. Anyway, I'd prefer to share all the ways with you, hoping I'll answer your question fully:
"Hi, so I recently got iCloud and backed up my iPhone. I can see that there is data backed up but I don't know how to access iCloud backup on my pc. Is there any way to access iCloud backup file from a PC? Thank you!"- Nancy
Like Nancy, want to access iCloud backup file? Want to view iCloud backup? OK, I admit it's a little bit hard to answer your question in 2 or 3 short sentences, because there are several answers. And some of them might not be the one you desire for. Anyway, I'd prefer to share all the ways with you, hoping I'll answer your question fully:
- Solution 1: How to access and view iCloud backup file with no file type limited (Simple and Fast)
- Solution 2: How to access iCloud backup through iCloud.com (file type limited)
- Solution 3: How to view iCloud backup by restoring your iOS device (Complex and Data Loss)
- 3 Tips for iCloud backup you may need
Solution 1: How to access and view iCloud backup file with no file type limited (Simple and Fast)
Güvenlik için Apple, iCloud yedekleme dosyanızın nerede olduğunu asla söylemez. iCloud yedekleme dosyalarına erişmeniz ve bunları görüntülemeniz gerekiyorsa, üçüncü taraf bir araç denemeli veya iCloud yedekleme dosyanızın bulunduğu yolu aramalısınız. Ancak, iCloud yedekleme dosyalarınızı bulsanız bile, genellikle iCloud yedekleme dosyalarındaki verileri ayrıntılı olarak görüntüleyemezsiniz. Tüm verilerin karıştırıldığı ve kod olarak görüntülendiği bir pakettir. Neyse ki, Dr.Fone - Veri Kurtarma (iOS) , iCloud ile senkronize edilmiş tüm dosyaları görmenize izin verecektir.
Dr.Fone - Veri Kurtarma (iOS)
iCloud ile senkronize edilmiş dosyalara kolayca ve esnek bir şekilde erişin
- Basit, güvenli, esnek ve hızlı.
- İCloud ile senkronize edilmiş dosyaları indirin ve çıkarın.
- iCloud ile senkronize edilmiş dosyalardan verileri seçici olarak önizleyin ve dışa aktarın.
- iCloud ile senkronize edilmiş dosyalardaki verileri kategorilere ayırın.
- Birden fazla iPhone, iPad ve iPod touch modeliyle tam uyumludur.
How to access iCloud backup with Dr.Fone
Step 1 Download and install Dr.Fone
Download and install Dr.Fone on your computer. It has both Mac and Windows versions. After you install it, launch it right away.
Then go to Recover iOS Data, select Recover from iCloud Synced File and sign in your iCloud account.
Step 2 Scan iCloud synced files
Click Start Scan to let Dr.Fone scan data on your iCloud account. During the process, you can see all data, including Videos, Photos, Remind, Note and contacts. Please keep your iPhone connected with your computer all the time.
Step 3 View and export iCloud synced files selectively
After the scan, you can view iCloud synced files on the window. Tick the item you want and save it on your computer as an HTML file. This could be the best way to access and export iCloud synced files to PC. And if needed, you can even print them if you have connect your computer to the printer. So, in this way, you just successfully access iCloud synced files and export them to your computer or device.
Solution 2: How to access iCloud backup through iCloud.com (file type limited)
The only way Apple allows you to check what's on your iCloud is logging iCloud official site. However, after logging in, you'll find that you can only check parts of data, including: contacts, mail, calendar, notes, reminders, Pages, Numbers and Keynote documents. Anyway, if you only need to check out the above mentioned data in iCloud, it's enough.
But as for other files and settings, like pictures, wall paper, recorded videos, apps, text messages, MMS messages, iMessage, ringtones, visual voicemail, and more, Apple doesn't allow you to access them in iCloud. If you want to access more files in iCloud file, you should check out solution 3 which tells how to access iCloud backup files, picking up the data you need.
Step 1. Open https://www.icloud.com/ with a browser on your computer;
Step 2. Log in with your iCloud account or Apple ID and check data on iCloud
Step 3. All of the backup files will be list on the window, you can just click to access iCloud file.
Pros: Convenitent, easy and safe.
Cons: You can't acess to some type of data, such as Kik messages, Kik photos, Viber contacts, Viber messages, Viber photos, Viber videos, WhatsApp messages, WhatsApp attachments.
Solution 3: How to view iCloud backup by restoring your iOS device (Complex and Data Loss)
I know, it sounds stupid to access iCloud backup file by restoring your iOS device. However, you have to admit it is a way, right? And if you have an old iPhone, then you can take your old one as a test, right?
Step 1. Set to factory default. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Step 2. According to the set up prompts, choose Restore from iCloud Backup > Sign in with your iCloud account > choose a backup file to restore.
Important: Before restoring your iOS device with an iCloud backup file, you should backup the current data on your iOS because all data on your iOS device will be erased and filled with old data from the icloud backup file.
Mevcut verileri kaybetmek istemiyorsanız, Dr.Fone - Data Recovery'yi deneyin. Hem geri yüklenen verileri hem de mevcut verileri iPhone'unuzda tutabilir.
İhtiyacınız olabilecek iCloud yedeklemesi için 3 ipucu
İpucu 1: iCloud yedekleme dosyam nerede
Apple'ın iCloud yedekleme dosyanızın kaydedildiği yolu önermediğini söylediğim için üzgünüm. Elbette bulutta, Apple'ın sunucusunda. İCloud yedekleme dosyalarına erişmek istiyorsanız yukarıdaki doğru yollardan birini uygulamalısınız.
2. İpucu: Ne kadar iCloud saklama alanımız olduğunu kontrol edin
iPhone, iPad veya iPod touch için:
- Cihazınız iOS 8 veya sonraki bir sürümünü çalıştırıyorsa Ayarlar > iCloud > Saklama Alanı > Saklamayı Yönet'e gidin.
- iOS'un önceki sürümünde olduğu gibi, Ayarlar > iCloud > Saklama ve Yedekleme'ye gidin.
Mac için
On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Manage.
For Windows PC
On your Windows computer, open iCloud for Windows, then click Manage.
Tip 3: How to delete iCloud backup file
iCloud backup files take too much space. If you've used iCloud for a long time, then for sure, you should delete some old iCloud backup files, otherwise you have to pay for extra storage. Follow the steps, you can delete old iCloud backup files on your any of your iOS device.
Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > swipe iCloud Backup to ON > tap Manage Storage in the same window. Tap on the backup file you want to remove from iCloud > tap Delete Backup.
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Selena Lee
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