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How to Fix "Fail to Restore Backups of iDevice" on 3uTools?

02/06/2018

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According to some users, they fail to restore the backup of their iDevices on 3uTools. Let’s keep reading and figure out the solutions.


1. It is stuck at a random progress for long time.

Cause: Unstable connection problem.

Solution: Unplug the USB cable and plug it in the backward port of your computer. Re-launch 3uTools and restore again.


2. Lack of info.plist file.

Cause:This reminder will exists if you rename the backup file.

Solution: Rename the backup file to the name of DeviceID (lowercase).

How to check DeviceID: Launch 3uTools, go to iDevice, and click “View iDevice Details” → “Open in Notepad”. Find out UniqueDeviceID as the followed picture.


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3. Wrong password

You need to enter the password you set during the progress of restoring.


4. Error code 105

Cause: An error occurred to one of the backup file.

Solution: In some cases, you may need to delete some particular characters of a file named “Manifest.db”, please contact us on Facebook. But if there are multiple errors about backup files, we can not help you to fix that.


5. Other errors

Please open the backup folder to check if the files are completed. If there is a folder name “Snapshot”, it means that the backup is not completed, you are not able to restore on 3uTools.

You can also kindly send your feedback to: 3utools@gmail.com


Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
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3uTools V3.18
2025-09-18
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
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rpm file
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Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
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iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirplayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App