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I highly recommend Menial's Base app to read the ".db" SQLite files that the iPhone Backup Extractor creates.
The current version works with iTunes 9.2 and iOS 4.0 or lower. Snow Leopard is supported.
The backup encryption option must be off (and must have been off when the backups were made). I have no plans to support encrypted backups.
What does it do?
This application converts the iPhone / iPod Touch backups that are created by iTunes into readily usable Mac OS X files. It is designed to run on "Leopard" Mac OS X 10.5 upwards.
What's it used for?
- Extracting application resources for developers to help them investigate bugs.
- Exploring files that are created by third party applications using Finder.
- Decoding the SQLite database files that are stored on the iPhone / iPod Touch, such as Call History, SMS messages, and Notes.
How do I get it?
Click on the icon above, or just click here to download this application.
If this tool has helped you — particularly if it's helped your business — please consider making a small donation towards future development and maintenance.
Help!?
You can e-mail me at the address below or post a question on Get Satisfaction. If you have supported this project by donating, you can expect technical support within 7 days.
About The Author
I am a freelance web and Mac OS X developer named Pádraig. I also build software to help manage and organise schools at Clearlight. Drop me a line via or you can follow me on Twitter.