However, when you have never backed up your iPhone in iTunes (even once), chances of data recovery are very thin. There are, of course, some workarounds that you can explore.
Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS for Mac is a workflow that allows you to selectively recover your iPhone data without iTunes and save them on your Mac. Moreover, they can help you find your previously lost data.
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Part 1: Recover the data in disabled iPhone without iTunes
1.Connect iPhone to Mac with USB cable then choose “Recover from iOS Device”.
2.Click “Start Scan” to scan the iPhone. Preview the data when it is displayed then check the file option you want to “Recover” to Mac.
Part 2: Reset iPhone when it is disabled
You can update your phone or make a hard reset by entering into DFU mode. This mode allows you to update firmware and iOS without entering your Apple ID. Follow the below instructions steps by steps to enter into DFU mode and reset your iPhone to Factory defaults.
Step 1: Start iTunes on your Computer and plug your iPhone into the computer with a USB cable.
Step 2: Then turn off the phone.
Step 3: Now you will need to press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds.
Step 4: Then you need to press the Power button and Home button and hold them for 10 seconds.
Step 5: You can now release the Power button when Apple logo disappears.
Step 6: Release the Home button when iTunes detects the iPhone in Recovery mode.
Step 7: Follow the steps on iTunes. Keep your backup before these actions. You can now update your phone or make a simple reset from the following interface.
Now, you should retrieve all your data on your disabled iPhone and reset the iPhone.
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