How to retrieve old backups from icloud

Summary

It is possible to recover deleted iCloud backup. If you delete iCloud backup accidentally, there are some solutions for you to take them back.

Can You Recover Deleted iCloud Backup?

The answer can be YES or NO, depending on the way you delete an iCloud backup. If you delete an entire iCloud backup, there is no way to recover it. But if you delete files and folders from iCloud, luckily, you still have the chance to get lost files back.

Whichever situation you belong to, remember one thing: any further use of your device could make the situation worse, so you'd better stop using your device right now. 

If you've known your present situation, let's see how to recover a deleted iCloud backup.

How to Recover Deleted iCloud Backup

It is possible to recover data that is deleted from iCloud Drive. There are three ways for you to get the job done.

Way 1. Recover Deleted Files from iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive lets you recover data that is deleted within 30 days. If the deletion happens within 30 days, you can easily recover the deleted data by following the below instruction.

Step 1. Enter icloud.com on a computer and log in with your iCloud account.

Step 2. Select "Settings."

Step 3. In the bottom-right corner of the screen, click "Recently Deleted."

Step 4. Click "Recover All" to recover all deleted files. Or you can also select individual files you want to recover.

Step 5. Click "Recover."

Way 2. Recover Files Deleted from Apps

Other than the above method, you can also recover your documents, contacts, and calendars that are deleted within 30 days with a new data restore feature of iCloud.com. But you need to ensure that you've previously turned on the backup option of Contacts, Calendars and Reminders, and Bookmarks on your iPhone. Let's see how it works.

Step 1. Open iCloud.com and sign in with your iCloud account.

Step 2. Select Settings.

Step 3. Scroll down to find Restore Files.

Step 4. Locate the file you wish to restore, and place a checkmark beside the file.

Step 5. Click Restore File(s).

Way 3. Recover data from iCloud with an iOS Data Recovery Tool

If neither of the above methods works to recover iCloud files, that means your files have gone from your iCloud Drive. In that situation, using some third-party iPhone recovery tool is your last resort. Thanks to the fast development of IT technology in recent years, a number of powerful and automatic iPhone data recovery programs emerged. They are developed with the capability to recover any lost, deleted, formatted iPhone data, making data recovery possible even you accidentally deleted an iCloud backup.

EaseUS MobiSaver is what we recommend, and it provides three modes to do iPhone recovery: Recover from iOS device, recover from iTunes backup and recover an iCloud backup. Since you deleted the iCloud backup, you can perform the recovery from the iOS device.

Now, you can download this program on your computer and start the restoration process.

Step 1. Choose "Recover from iCloud"

Connect iPhone to Your PC and Launch EaseUS MobiSaver. Choose the "Recover from iCloud" button, and click "Start".

Step 2. Turn Off "Find My iPhone" 

Turn off "Find My iPhone" on your iPhone/iPad/iPod to continue.

Step 3. Type Code in the Confirmation Box 

Type "123456" in the confirmation box and then click "Continue" button.

Note: This step will erase all data and reset all settings. Make sure you have backed up important information.

Step 4. Reset iPhone

Move through the iPhone setup process until you see the reset screen. Then choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" on Your phone. Enter the Apple ID and password for the account you want to restore the backup from. Then click "Next" on your PC.

Step 5. Select the Files

Select the type of data you want to recover. If all files need to be restored, you can directly click the "Select All" button below.

Step 6. Analyze the iPhone

The software will analyze your phone. It may take a few minutes and don't disconnect or use your device.

Step 7. Scan Lost Data and Recover

EaseUS MobiSaver will automatically scan your iCloud backup file to find the lost data. This process may take a few minutes and please wait patiently. Then, select the data you want to recover and click "Recover" button.

The Bottom Line

That's all about our solutions to recover files from iCloud backup. We hope this guide can help you a lot. If it does, don't forget to share it with others who need it.

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