How to Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup

Apple offers iPhone users iCloud Backup to back up all of the data on iOS devices in case you need to restore your iPhone to give it a new lease on life when it performs strangely, or you purchased a new iPhone recently and want to transfer all of your data from your old one.

If that's what you want too, keep reading this article to learn how to restore an iPhone in use or a new one from iCloud Backup, even without resetting it.

Case 1: Restore iPhone in Use from iCloud Backup 

If your iPhone is operating slowly or you're experiencing a lot of problems when you use it,  you can choose to restore iPhone from iCloud backup. Please be sure it's enabled. 

Then, follow the steps to restore iPhone data from iCloud backup.

Step 1. Tap “Settings” > “General” > “Reset/Transfer or Reset iPhone” > “Erase All Content and Settings”.

Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the set-up process. When getting to the "App & Data" screen, select "Restore from iCloud Backup".  

Step 3. Sign in to your Apple ID to check the available iCloud backups. Select the latest iCloud backup to recover, preventing potential data loss.

When you pick the backup, a progress bar will appear on the iPhone screen. The time it takes to recover your data is determined by the size of your iCloud backup and the speed of your internet connection.

Case 2: Restore a New iPhone from iCloud Backup

If you get a new iPhone, you may want to transfer data from old iPhone to new one to reduce downtime and bring your iPhone back to normal quickly. Restoring iPhone from iCloud backup is one of the best methods. Here's how:

Step 1. Turn on your new iPhone and set up your iPhone with the on-screen instructions.

Step 2. In the "App & Data" screen, click "Restore from iCloud Backup".

Step 3. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and select the latest backup to restore your iPhone. Just wait for the process to be completed.

Case 3: Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup without Resetting

If you just want to recover several images, videos, or other files instead of issues related to your iPhone, you don't need to reset and restore iPhone from iCloud Backup. Here are two feasible ways in the following. 

Way 1: Restore iPhone Data from icloud.com

If you backup data on your iPhone to iCloud, there is a chance to find them on icloud.com. Just type it in a browser to access iCloud and click "Sign In" in the middle. Then, type your email or phone number and password to sign in with your Apple ID. Then, you can access all your iCloud synced files.

If your iPhone has synced with iCloud, the file may already be gone from iCloud. In addition, you will be unable to access app-specific data like text messages or data for third-party apps.

While this is a good stopgap if you're lucky, it may not be your best option for recovering iPhone data. You could try the iPhone data recovery software - MyRecover for iOS to recover lost or deleted iPhone data without backup.

Way 2: Recover Deleted or Lost iPhone Data using MyRecover for iOS 

MyRecover for iOS is an excellent iPhone data recovery software,  with a user-friendly interface, which helps you recover photos, videos, voice, contacts, call history, calendar, WeChat, etc. easily, up to 10 data types.

In addition, it allows you to preview all deleted or lost data, and selectively recover the iPhone data you want. It's fully compatible with iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch with iOS 10 or later.

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Step 1. Download and install MyRecover for iOS on your PC.  Open it, you will see the following window. Connect your iPhone and click “Trust This Computer” on it.

Step 2. Then, tap “Scan Now” to scan your iPhone for deleted or lost data.

Step 3. Just wait until the scanning process is complete. Select the data you need and click “Recover”. 

How to Fix Cannot Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup

Some users complain they cannot restore iPhone from iCloud backup when attempting to restore from it. This is common and the reasons vary:

• Your iPhone does not connect to Wi-Fi, or the speed is slow.
• Your iOS is not updated.
• The backup size is large
• The cable you connect iPhone is in a poor connection.
• ......

So you can try to confirm if your iPhone is connected to a WiFi in good status, update iOS to the latest version, replace your cable with another one and try again, or select another backup to restore.

The bottom line

You may have successfully restored your iPhone from iCloud backup using the methods described above. Finally, if you have already set up your new iPhone before restoring it, you could try to restore iPhone from iCloud backup with or without a factory reset.

In addition, if you lost or deleted iPhone data accidentally, MyRecover for iOS is a good choice to help you to recover iPhone data without backup.