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How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?

11/21/2017

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Problem Description:


You can directly view Messages from iTunes backups using 3uTools. If you want to restore Messages from iTunes backups, just click Restore Data.


Warm Prompt:


3uTools can't help you restore Message separately.


Step 1: Download and install the latest 3uTools on PC. Launch 3uTools and connect your iDevice to PC using the USB cable. Click Toolbox after connection.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


Step 2: Click Backup / Restore -> Backups Management.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


Step 3: Select the backups you want to view and click View Now.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


If you can not find the backups you need, please click Add Backups.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


Step 4: If you want to view the Message from iTunes backups, click Messages -> sms.db.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


Step 5: As shown below, you can view all iMessages now. If you want to view more details of your Messages, please continue to click Contacts.


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


Step 6: Two formats are supported (3uTools format & PDF format).


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?


In addition, you can not restore iDevice’s Message separately using 3uTools Restore, but if you want to restore them please click Restore Data. 


How to View Messages From iTunes Backups Using 3uTools?

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
v3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
v3.01 2025-11-20
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Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
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