If you’re having problems with your iPhone, you can get it working again by restoring it to a recent backup. Restoring lets you keep the apps, settings, and purchased content you had the last time you backed up your iPhone. Otherwise, you might have to reset your iPhone to factory conditions to get it working again, which means you’ll lose all your data. Here’s how to restore your iPhone from Finder, iTunes, and an iCloud backup. Show
Before You RestoreBefore you can restore your iPhone, Apple advises you to update it to the latest version. Here’s how to do that: On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If you see a newer version of iOS, download and install it. If your software is up to date, continue on to the next steps. How to Restore iPhone from FinderIf you’ve upgraded your computer to macOS Catalina, you can back up and restore your iPhone from Finder. If you want to know how to install macOS Catalina and the features you’ll get, check out our blog here.
If you have not updated to Catalina, or you’re using Windows, you can restore your iPhone using iTunes. To do this, plug your iPhone into your computer, click on the phone icon in iTunes, and click Restore Backup. Your iPhone will reboot, after which it will restore your data. How to Restore iPhone from iTunes
No matter which computer you are using, you can always back up using iCloud. In fact, you don’t even need to be around a computer to restore from iCloud. Before you can restore from an iCloud backup, you should double-check whether you have an iCloud backup or not. Without one, you won’t be able to restore your iPhone. How to Check For iCloud Backups
Remember, it’s a good idea to back up your iPhone as often as possible. The more you back up your iPhone, the less data you will lose when restoring it. If you don’t have any backups, and you run into a problem, you might have to reset your iPhone to factory conditions, which means you’ll lose all your data. How to Restore your iPhone from iCloud BackupNow that you know you have an iCloud backup, you can restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup. To do this, you need to reset your phone to factory conditions. Then, you can choose to restore from a backup while going through the setup process. Note: You’ll have to be connected to WiFi for the restore process to complete. So make sure you have a reliable connection.
If you want to prevent your phone from running into issues in the future, check out our guide on how to remove a virus from your iPhone. How do I restore from iCloud backup?How to restore a backup from iCloud: Preparation. Step 1: Prepare your device for a factory reset. ... . Step 1b (Optional): Unpair your device (Apple Watch only) ... . Step 2: Reset your device. ... . Step 3: Set up and activate your device. ... . Step 4: Restore your data. ... . Step 5: Restore apps. ... . Step 6: Complete the setup process.. Can I restore my iPhone from backup after setting it up as a new phone?You can restore content, settings, and apps from a backup to a new or newly erased iPhone. Important: You must first create a backup of your iPhone. See Back up iPhone.
How do I restore from backup?Restoring data varies by phone and Android version.. Open your phone's Settings app.. Tap System. Backup. ... . Tap Backup account. Add account.. If needed, enter your phone's PIN, pattern, or password.. Sign in to the account that you want to add.. Why can't I restore my iPhone from backup?If your iOS or iPadOS device can't restore from a backup because the backup is corrupt or incompatible, make sure that your computer is updated. If you see an error that says your iOS or iPadOS software is too old, find out how to update your device to restore the backup.
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