iToolab says its RecoverGo tool can pull single items from an iCloud backup without wiping your iPhone, but the claim is untested and needs your Apple ID.
A software company called iToolab says its RecoverGo (iOS) tool can pull individual items, such as photos or texts, out of an iCloud backup without erasing your iPhone or iPad first. The claim comes from a press release dated Nov. 9, 2026, issued from Kowloon, Hong Kong.
An iCloud backup is a saved copy of your device kept online by Apple. Apple's official way to use one requires erasing everything on the device first. iToolab says its tool skips that step. It says it can restore photos, contacts, text messages, WhatsApp chats, notes and other data, even after setup is finished.
The company describes three steps. Open the tool and choose Recover Data from iCloud Backup. Sign into your iCloud account. Pick a backup, preview the data and recover what you want. iToolab also says the tool works with iOS 27 and the iPhone 18 series, and that it is offering a big discount. No price is given.
The release was issued by iToolab, which is solely responsible for its accuracy. Nothing in the material shows independent testing, so the claims are unproven. The tool also asks you to sign into iCloud, which means giving your Apple ID login to third-party software. The release does not say how that sign-in is handled. Weigh that risk before trying it.
Treat iToolab's claims as unproven, and think hard before giving your Apple ID login to any third-party recovery tool.
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