mac & apple data recovery –
san jose & bay area experts
all devices, all failures
MacBook, iMac, Fusion Drive, Time Machine — we recover what matters, fast. Kotar Data Recovery is trusted across the Bay Area for secure Apple data recovery with 25+ years of expertise.
why apple devices aren’t immune to data loss
Even with advanced file systems like APFS and Time Machine backups, Macs and iOS devices can still lose data. From physical damage to OS corruption or encrypted drives, our Apple-savvy engineers use specialized tools to recover files others can’t.
supported apple devices & recovery scenarios
MacBook Pro / Air, iMac, Mac Studio, Mac mini
Fusion Drives, SSDs, HDDs, Time Machine backups
File systems: APFS, HFS+, Core Storage, FileVault-encrypted volumes
Operating systems: macOS, iPadOS, OS X
Logic board or storage chip failures
macOS update or reinstall errors
Deleted, corrupted, or reformatted volumes
common mac-related failures we solve
Startup issues – spinning wheel, blinking folder, stuck on Apple logo
Corrupted file system – APFS or HFS+ unreadable
Dropped devices – MacBook won’t power on or makes noise
Failed macOS updates – data loss from interrupted upgrades
Water/liquid damage – SSD or logic board failure
Deleted files or emptied Trash – documents, photos, etc.
Reformatted drives – with or without reinstall
Time Machine corruption – unreadable or broken backups
Encrypted drives – FileVault or T2 recovery (with credentials)
signs of a failing mac drive or system
macOS won’t boot or crashes at login
Finder freezes or shows question mark icons
Slow performance / spinning beachballs
Drive missing from Disk Utility
Disk images won’t mount or restore
Files appear blank or corrupted after recovery
T2 chip reporting recovery errors
what should you do
Stop using your Mac immediately - every new write risks permanent loss
Don’t reinstall macOS or run First Aid if files are missing
Note down your FileVault, iCloud, and Apple ID credentials
If device is physically or water-damaged, avoid powering or charging it
Contact our engineers for professional Apple data recovery
our 3-step apple data recovery process
Free Evaluation – We assess your Mac or Apple device and provide a fixed quote
Bit-Level Imaging – A sector-by-sector clone preserves every recoverable block
File Recovery & Verification – We rebuild directory trees and confirm files open correctly
how quickly do you need your data back
Standard – Recovery during business hours
Express – Results in up to 72 hours
24/7 Emergency – Round-the-clock Apple recovery on request
why choose kotar for mac & apple recovery
No-Data, No-Fee – Pay only for successful recovery
Apple-Specific Tools – APFS, FileVault, CoreStorage, Fusion Drive supported
Professional Lab – Clean environment for chip-off & advanced recoveries
Free Shipping – Secure door-to-door courier included
Transparent Pricing – Fixed quote ≈2 hours after device arrival
ready to get your mac data back
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call (408) 455‑4310 to speak with an Apple data recovery expert today.