Thankfully, all hope is not lost for Windows computer users — there is a largely unknown alternative to using iTunes to back up and restore your iPhone to a PC.

Whether your iPhone had to be factory reset, or you just snagged a new iPhone, here's how you can restore your settings and more via your phone's backup.

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You can use recovery mode to restore your iPhone or iPad if you've forgotten your passcode. To access the recovery mode, you need a computer and a cable to connect your iPhone to the computer.