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For iPad (with Home button), iPhone 6s and earlier, press and hold Home and Power buttons simultaneously for about 8 seconds. Release Power button but keep pressing the Home button...
lcoughey, Hello, I suppose what you're talking about is Joyoshare. And yes, it is one of best iPhone recovery software in the market and i'm from it. But i stil want to say, they're different programs from different companies.
Freakazoid, Hi, you can free download the trial version of Joyoshare...