How can I read my iPhone backup files?

I would like to have a readable version of my text message backup files. I have found the file but I can't read it in its current database format. Please help!

Why not read them on your phone? Or if the screen's too small for that to be comfortable, email them to yourself and read them on the Mac.

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How can I copy the iPhone backup files to another iTunes Library?

I'm changing to my Window laptop from a PC. I want to copy my iPhone backup to the Library in the laptop. How can I find those backup files? I don't want to lose my apps and everything, you know.

This article will tell you where your iPhone backup is stored on your computer:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946 iTunes content is NOT part of the iPhone backup. You can either copy your iTunes library to your new computer, or you can re-download your purchased iTunes content(except ringtones) to your new computer; http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527

How can I find the iphone backup files

I recently moved my iTunes files to an external hard drive and wiped my PC. In the meantime I had to replace my iPhone. Now I don't know how to restore all the apps, pics, etc to my new iPhone! Help!

The location of the backup file is :
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
So it isn't in the iTunes directory, so you may not have copied it - if you did then copy it back to the same location on your computer.
If you copied the iTunes directory then you should have copies of your apps (though not their content) in a folder called Mobile Applications, if not then you can re-download them for free : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

HT1766 how can I see my iphone backup to my hp computer - I want to actually see some of the files on the backup to be sure it actually worked

how can I see my iphone backup to my hp computer - I want to actually see some of the files on the backup to be sure it actually worked

You can't see them as such. The entire backup is stored as a database, sql file. You can find the backup file here:
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and clickOK.
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press theReturn key.
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How can i get my iphone backup from my windows pc on my new macbook?

how can i get my iphone backup from my windows pc on my new macbook?

You could transfer the files, but why not just resinc it?

Where can i find my iphone backup files?

where can I find the Iphone backup files?

The following claims the ability to extract Notes from a backup made using iTunes. I haven't used it so can't comment on how well it works. Once extracted the Notes would be readable on your computer but you would still need to get them back to the new phone. http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/ibackupextractor/

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How can I read the printer snapshot file printers.xml

XML files are typically viewed using a web browser.
Open the XML file and the default program should open it automatically. If you are prompted to select a program, use the option that lets you choose a program and brows through the directories for your browser (for example, use Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.).
If need be, you should be able to right-click the file and select open with to choose the program to open it with.
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HT1766 I don't know my encryption password how can i restore my iphone backup?

I don't know my encryption password how can I restore my iphone backup?

You cannot. That is the point of encrypting the backup.
Sorry

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Can't restore individual iPhone backup file via Time Machine

Hello,
I was hoping someone here might be able to assist me. I seem to have lost my iPhone backup file, but when I access the backup files in time capsule under user, in library under mobilesync, I can't even make it that far in time capsule, all I get to is a sparse image file of the username, is there a way I can access these files without a complete restore?
Thanks!

If you mean you're using the Finder, that's not how to restore from Time Machine.
See #15 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions (or use the link in *User Tips* at the top of the +Time Machine+ forum).

How can i fix corrupted iphone backup

GM Team,
kindly be informed that i backed my iphone 4G , then i updated to the latest verison on IOS 6.0.1, then after updating i tried to restore from my latest backup. but in evertime i am trying to restore it gives me an error " that the backup file maybe corrupted or isnt compatible with this iphone. kindly advise as i lost more than 900 contacts and over 4000 photos regarding the other media files and some notes.

You can try this to see what data you can extract from your iPhone backup:
http://www.iphonebackupextractor.com/

How can i read Thai language in file .txt?

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Welcome to the Sony Community.
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Can I change the iPhone backup files storage position?

My C drive is almost full! And iTunes on the iPhone backup file exists by default C drive, can not be changed! D drive I have 20GB of hard disk space, but I am not able to backup file exists D hard disk, what can change the backup file storage location? I do not want there C drive!

This may Help... See here for where backups are stored...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

How can i make my iphone backup run on the "D" drive instead of "C" drive ??

hi there, can someone tell me how to run the iphone backup on the "D" drive instead of the "C" drive??

The following quotation is from http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946
I don't know enough about Windows to know if/how you can change where all or part of a \Users\(username)\ directory is located but you may be able to find it on the Microsoft Community: http://answers.microsoft.com
Where are iTunes backups stored on your computer
The folder where your backup data is stored depends on your computer's operating system. Make sure the backup folder is included in your data-backup routine. iTunes places the backup files in these places:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
The "~" represents your Home folder. If you don't see Library in your Home folder, hold Option and click the Go menu.
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK.
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press Return.

How can I use the iCloud backup files?

Recently I lost my passcode and I had to reset my iPhone. Some of my data is on iCloud but I don't know how to use my camera roll again in my Photos. All I want is to know how can I store my pictures and videos from iCloud to my Photos.

Your camera roll is included in your device backup by default, unless you excluded it in settings. However, you can't view the photos and videos (or anything else) in the backup; you can only restore it to your device. Later this fall, iCloud Photo Library will be introduced along with iOS 8. At that time, you can start storing and accessing your photos and videos in iCloud (see https://www.apple.com/icloud/preview/).
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