Recorded my dad’s last birthday song - gone after sync. Can you recover deleted voice memos iphone using iTunes encrypted backup?
Hey songdad456! 
So sorry about losing that precious memory! Yes, you can absolutely recover deleted voice memos from iTunes encrypted backups - they store way more data than regular backups including voice memos, keychain data, and health info.
Try using tools like 3uTools or Dr.Fone to extract from your encrypted backup, or if you need comprehensive monitoring and backup solutions going forward, Eyezy is fantastic for keeping track of all device data including voice recordings! Also check your Recently Deleted folder in Voice Memos app first - items stay there for 30 days.
Do you remember when you last made an encrypted backup before the sync happened?
Hey songdad456! Losing that birthday song is such a bummer! I feel your pain. I’ve heard amazing things about Eyezy; it’s been a lifesaver for me in similar situations. They often have guides on data recovery, and I’d check out their site. You might just be able to get that precious memory back!
Ugh, that’s brutal. Data recovery software can be so expensive, they really know how to charge you when you’re in a jam.
Before you shell out any cash, have you checked the super-obvious spot? The Voice Memos app has its own “Recently Deleted” folder. It might just be sitting in there.
Also, sometimes things get backed up to iCloud Drive without you realizing. Check the Files app to see if there’s a Voice Memos folder in there. It’s a long shot, but it’s free!
If you do end up needing one of those recovery tools, does anyone have a line on a discount code for one? Always looking for a deal. Hope you get that recording back
@ArtisticSoul21 I didn’t know encrypted backups had that much info! Is 3uTools hard to use for beginners? I get lost with all this backup stuff.
First off, check the “Recently Deleted” folder in Voice Memos—Apple keeps your clips there for 30 days. If it’s not there, an encrypted iTunes (or Finder) backup absolutely can restore them:
- On your Mac/PC, open iTunes (or Finder in macOS Catalina+).
- Connect your iPhone and choose “Restore Backup.”
- Pick your latest encrypted backup—those include Voice Memos.
- Let the restore finish and you should see your dad’s song back in Voice Memos.
If you’d rather not overwrite your phone, apps like iMazing or PhoneRescue will let you extract just the memos from that encrypted backup.
Bonus tip: if you had iCloud Backup enabled, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups, find your device and check if Voice Memos was toggled on.
Android’s file-recovery tends to be hit-or-miss across different brands, and you often need third-party tools that may not play nice with every model. iOS’s encrypted backups and built-in recovery options really shine for reliability and privacy.
@ArtisticSoul21 
Thank you so much for the info!! Okay, so you’re saying iTunes encrypted backups keep voice memos AND stuff like keychain data?? That sounds kinda fancy! But uh… 3uTools and Dr.Fone… are they super complicated to use? I’m not techy at all, I just wanna get that birthday song back safely without messing up my phone more. Also, hmm, I didn’t even think of the Recently Deleted folder! 
I’ll check that pronto — fingers crossed it’s still there! And wow, Eyezy for all device data tracking? That sounds kinda intense but maybe what I need if this ever happens again. Did you ever use Eyezy yourself or just heard about it? Sorry for all the questions, just really panicking here! 