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Users of iOS devices will find this tool incredibly helpful for recovering lost data

Users of iOS devices will find this tool incredibly helpful for recovering lost data

Vote: (34 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: wondershare-it

Version: 12.4.10

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(34 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

wondershare-it

12.4.10

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Allows you to restore data, backup files and transfer information
  • Works with all major smartphones and tablets
  • Simple connection and easy interface

Cons

  • Free version only lasts a limited number of days

Wondershare Dr. Fone is a program that helps manage and recover the data on your mobile device. While it is primarily concerned with restoring lost files, it has many other functions for transferring and erasing file as needed. This works with all major mobile operating systems. As long as you have a conventional device, this should sync with it without any issues.

Primary Features

Wondershare Dr. Fone comes with many different features for managing data on your device. You can backup data whenever you'd like so that there's a copy of all your mobile device's files saved on your computer. If a file is lost or the device crashes, then you can use this to recover the files.

Sometimes it can find lost files even if there is no backup. You can transfer files between your computer and device and even unlock the phone if it was locked for some reason. Another useful feature is that you can erase files or even wipe the whole device from this program. This can be helpful if you want to get rid of the device but a factory reset isn't working properly.

Simple Connection and Interface

Connecting your device to this program is simple. You don't have to go through any settings or choose a specific tool to connect a device to this program. Simply open the Wondershare Dr. Fone program, connect the device to your computer with a USB cable and that's it. This program will connect with the device.

Not only that, but the interface is very simple as well. The main panel allows you to view all the files on the device along with files from your computer. The left sidebar allows you to choose different display options and recovery information. Along the top are buttons for selecting whether you want to erase data, restore it, transfer it and so on. This is an easy program to use regardless of your technical experience.

Recover Data

The recovery tool is the primary purpose of this program. This tool is easy to use and can pull data from multiple sources. To start, click the "Recover From Device" setting on the left sidebar. You will then see selections for scanning through recently deleted files and pulling from existing backup files.

If you want to use a backup file that was previous made, then go through your computer and find the backup file that you wish to restore. If you want to look through erased files, then Dr. Fone will attempt to search through erased files to see what it can find. This isn't always successful, especially if it's been a long time since the file was erased or you restarted the device, but this can help restore files that you accidentally erased.

Transferring Files

Many people also use this program for transferring files. Transferring large files can be difficult through other means, but this program makes it easy. Simply connect the device, choose the file and wait for the transfer to complete. You can also use this to transfer files between different devices even if they're different operating systems.

Upload a file from one device to Dr. Fone, connect the other device and then transfer it. This allows your computer to be a central hub for any files that you want to store or transfer between your other devices.

Free and Paid Versions

There are free and paid versions of Wondershare Dr. Fone. The features don't change much between them, but the free version is only accessible for a limited number of days. After that you must pay to continue using the program. If you only need to restore a device once or quickly need to move some files, then the free version is fine. If you find yourself always needing these features, then you might want to get the paid version so you can use it as long as you want.

Pros

  • Allows you to restore data, backup files and transfer information
  • Works with all major smartphones and tablets
  • Simple connection and easy interface

Cons

  • Free version only lasts a limited number of days