Tools Section in iMazing

The iMazing Tools section provides access to all tools and actions for managing your devices, transferring data, restoring backups, exporting specific data, and many other features.

The Tools section is where you'll launch most common operations. Some tools like "Restore a Backup" display a step-by-step wizard, while other actions take effect immediately. The list of available tools and actions varies depending on whether you're browsing a device or a backup.

The Tools section is organized into different categories, each containing related tools or actions specific to a device or a backup.

For an Apple device

General

• • Quick Transfer
    Copy files from your computer to specific apps on this device
  • Back Up
    Back up all data stored on this device
  • Manage Apps
    Download, install and update apps on this device
  • Export All Data
    Export multiple datasets from this device in user-friendly formats
  • Detect Spyware
    Scan this device for indicators of compromise
  • Transfer to Another Device
    Transfer some or all data from this device to another
  • Restore a Backup
    Restore a backup to this device
  • Screen Recording
    Mirror and record the screen of this device

Operating System

• • Update OS
    Update this device's operating system
  • Reinstall OS
    Restore this device s operating system

Management

• • Supervision
    Supervise this device and apply advanced configurations
  • Enroll in MDM
    Enroll device in MDM while preserving its data.This option invokes Automated Device Enrollment (ADE/DEP) for devices registered in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager without erasing existing data. If you continue, the device will be backed up, restored from backup, and will then restart. After restarting, the "Device Management" screen in the iOS/iPadOS Setup Assistant will appear where you can enroll the device in its assigned MDM.
  • Apply Blueprint
    Apply iMazing Configurator blueprints

Backup

• • Manage Backup Snapshots
    Delete lock, or label backup snapshots for this device
  • Lock Latest Snapshot
    Lock this snapshot to prevent it from being automatically deleted
  • Repair Backup
    Verify backup integrity and attempt to repair, if needed
  • Show in Finder / Windows File Explorer
    Open the folder that contains the backup
  • Archive Backup
    Detach the backup from this device and keep it as an archived backup or unarchive it
  • Export Backup as Folder
    Copy this backup to another location without snapshots
  • Export Backup as iMazing File
    Copy this backup as a single file to another location
  • Export Backup with Snapshots to Another Location
    Copy this backup to another location with all snapshots
  • Create an Editable Copy of this Backup
    Duplicate this backup to safely edit it in the File System section
  • Delete Snapshots and Keep Only Last Backup
    Delete all backup snapshots except the most recent
  • Delete Backup
    Delete backup and snapshots for this device

Advanced

• • Export Info
    Export device information as a text file
  • Export Battery Diagnostic
    Export battery diagnostic information as JSON or Plist file
  • Show Device Console
    View and export this device’s real-time system log
  • Enable IDAM
    Enable IDAM (Inter-Device Audio and MIDI)
  • Export Raw Files
    Export all data from this device in raw formats (not user-readable)
  • Export Unified Logs
    Export all available Unified Logs from this device as a .logarchive TAR file
  • Export Logs & Crash Reports
    Export all logs and crash reports from the Logs folder
  • Export Sysdiagnose
    Export system diagnostic log files generated with Sysdiagnose from this device
  • Export Process List
    Export the list of processes currently running on this device as CSV, JSON or Plist file
  • Export I/O Registry
    Export all I/O Registry info from this device as JSON or Plist file
  • Export Pairing Record
    Export this device's pairing record as Plist file

Development

• • Enable Developer Mode
    Enable Developer Mode on this device
  • Mount Developer Image / Unmount Developer Image
    Download and mount latest Developer Disk Image version on this device or unmount it
  • Take Screenshot
    Capture a screenshot of this device screen
  • Install Custom Package
    Install a Developer App Package (.ipa, .zip, .app), Carrier Bundle (.ipcc, .bundle) or other package types on this device.
  • Simulate Geolocation
    Set custom location coordinates for testing purposes
  • Capture Network Traffic
    Capture network packets to a .pcap file
  • Capture Bluetooth Traffic
    Capture bluetooth packets to a .pcap file

Power

• • Restart
    Restart this device
  • Shutdown
    Shut down this device

Other

• • Clear Cache
    Delete cached content stored on the computer for this device
  • Erase All Content
    Reset this device by erasing all content and settings
  • Remove from iMazing
    Remove this device from iMazing and unpair it from this computer

For an iOS or iPadOS Backup

General

• • Export All Data
    Export multiple datasets from this backup in user-friendly formats
  • Detect Spyware
    Scan this backup for indicators of compromise
  • Restore to Devices
    Restore this backup to one or multiple devices

Backup

• • Manage Backup Snapshots
    Delete lock, or label snapshots for this backup
  • Edit Latest Snapshot Label
    Set a custom label for this snapshot
  • Lock Latest Snapshot
    Lock this snapshot to prevent it from being automatically deleted
  • Repair Backup
    Verify backup integrity and attempt to repair, if needed
  • Show in Finder / Windows File Explorer
    Open the folder that contains the backup
  • Archive Backup / Unarchive Backup
    Detach the backup from this device and keep it as an archived backup or unarchive it
  • Export Backup as Folder
    Copy this backup to another location without snapshots
  • Export Backup as iMazing File
    Copy this backup as a single file to another location
  • Export Backup with Snapshots to Another Location
    Copy this backup to another location with all snapshots
  • Create an Editable Copy of this Backup
    Duplicate this backup to safely edit it in the File System section
  • Delete Snapshots and Keep Only Last Backup
    Delete all backup snapshots except the most recent
  • Delete Backup
    Delete this backup and its snapshots

Advanced

• • Export Info
    Export device information as a text file
  • Export Raw Files
    Export all data from this backup in raw formats (not user-readable)