The info.plist file stores details about the backed-up device, and typically contains the following information:
- Applications: This is the list of applications installed on the device.
- Build version: This is the iOS build version number.
- Device name and display name: This is the name of the device, which typically includes the owner's name.
- GUID: This is the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) of the device.
- ICCID: This is the Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID), which is the serial number of the SIM.
- IMEI: This is the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), which is used to uniquely identify the mobile phone.
- Installed Applications: This is the list of installed applications.
- Last backup date: This is the timestamp of the last successful backup.
- MEID: This is the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) of the device.
- Phone Number: This is the phone number of the device at the time of backup.
- Product Name: This is the name of the device (for example, iPhone X).
- Product type and product version: This is the device's model and firmware version.
- Serial Number: This is the serial number of the device.
- Target Identifier and Unique Identifier: This is the UDID of the device.
- iTunes Files: This contains information about photos, folders, voice memos, and iTunes preferences.
- iTunes Settings: This contains information about deleted applications and applications library.
- iTunes version: This is the version of iTunes used to create the backup.
Let's now take a look at the manifest.plist file.