A couple years ago, I downloaded a file locker app that I used to store important information on my phone. The app has since been removed from the App Store, and being my stupid self I kept procrastinating finding a new app to use despite the warnings that this app would not work with iOS 11. My phone updated to iOS 11 and as I should have expected, the app no longer works and I cannot open it and access my data at all. I attempted to revert my iPhone back to iOS 10.3.3, and used a backup that I have saved on my computer that I know contains most of the information I lost, but when my iPhone attempted to redownload all of the apps from the backup, the app I need disappears. Does anyone have any suggestions either on how to access this app in iOS 11, or keep the app from deleting when I try to revert my phone to the backup?
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Lost data in iOS 11 upgrade
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@bmorebirds If you successfully revert, try looking into your Purchases tab within the iOS App Store. It should still remain there, I believe. However, if you're on iOS 11 then it appears you would be out of luck.
I'm not sure how the app works or if it retained your data though. If it's a cloud-based system accessed via login, then there's a good chance your information is still safe. But like you said, 10.3.3 is necessary; do that quickly too. It's always easy to upgrade, but not to downgrade (due to Apple software signing windows).
I'm not sure how the app works or if it retained your data though. If it's a cloud-based system accessed via login, then there's a good chance your information is still safe. But like you said, 10.3.3 is necessary; do that quickly too. It's always easy to upgrade, but not to downgrade (due to Apple software signing windows).
