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.

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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

  1. Free Evaluation – We assess your Mac or Apple device and provide a fixed quote

  2. Bit-Level Imaging – A sector-by-sector clone preserves every recoverable block

  3. 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.

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