iphone backup override

Hi!


I've tried to set up my new iPhone, which is usually no problem at all. For some reason Whatsapp, couldn't install. In a weird brainwave I tried to make space in my storage and remove some useless screenshots (400 of them), but I accidentally removed all my videos as well. I didn't realize it until I already override my backup.


I tried to connect iPhone to my Mac, but could't find an older backup. I've looked on iCloud.com, couldn't find anything as well. I have two iPhones running on the same backup now.


Does anyone know if I could somehow retrieve an older backup from three days ago? Or is everything gone?


Thanks in advance!


Best,


Sheila

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 11:39 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2021 1:04 PM

You need to go to the location of the backup in Finder:

  1. Click the magnifier icon  in the menu bar.
  2. Type or copy and paste this: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
  3. Press Return.


This should open the Backup folder.


Now launch Time Machine from the dock. It should show you the history of that folder. Find a copy from before the problem occurred and click Restore.


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Aug 22, 2021 1:04 PM in response to SheilaEverwijn

You need to go to the location of the backup in Finder:

  1. Click the magnifier icon  in the menu bar.
  2. Type or copy and paste this: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
  3. Press Return.


This should open the Backup folder.


Now launch Time Machine from the dock. It should show you the history of that folder. Find a copy from before the problem occurred and click Restore.


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