When you get a new iPhone/iPad, you want to restore iPhone from iCloud backup to keep the previous files. Read on to learn easy ways to migrate iPhone data.
iCloud is an official service provided by Apple to store your data in a personal virtual cloud and sync files between various Apple devices. When you have a new iPhone/iPad, backing up your old device to iCloud and restoring your iPhone to transfer iCloud backups is an easy way to switch to a new iPhone.
This article presents a guide on how to restore iPhone from iCloud backup, with an additional tip on restoring certain data from a backup without a reset.
To restore from iCloud backup, you need to backup the old device first. Make sure your iCloud has enough free storage space, and follow the guide below:
• Backup iPhone to iCloud
>> Go to the Settings app on your iPhone > Tap iCloud > iCloud Backup > Enable the iCloud backup.
Once the iCloud backup is turned on, your iPhone will be automatically backed up when it is connected to Wi-Fi. And you can also tap Back Up Now to back up your iPhone immediately.
• Restore an iPhone from iCloud
This process needs to be done during the setup process. So if the iPhone isn’t brand-new, you need to erase all current content and settings. Go to Settings > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
Here are the steps to restore iPhone from iCloud:
Step 1. Power on the new device, and choose the region and language.
Step 2. Follow the setup guide. When it asks you to choose a way to transfer apps and data to this iPhone, tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
Step 3. Sign in with your Apple ID, and choose the latest backup files.
Wait for a while, the iCloud backup will be transferred to the new device. But sometimes, you may want to selectively restore photos, videos, and other data without resetting, you can turn to the next part.
AOMEI FoneBackup is a professional iPhone/iPad backup software. With this tool, you can easily selective backup and restore photos, videos, music, and other data. More importantly, you won’t lose the previous data when you restore the backup, and you can perform this operation after setup.
• Selective backup and restore: AOMEI FoneBackup supports restoring photos, videos, messages, contacts, etc. to a new iPad/iPhone. • No data loss: You don’t need to erase your iPhone before restoring a backup. • Restore after setup: If you have done the setup process, or the device is not brand-new, AOMEI FoneBackup is the best choice. • No Apple ID required: It doesn't ask for your Apple ID, so you can transfer data between iPhones using different Apple IDs.
Now you can download the software and follow the guide below:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone with the computer and click Selective Backup on the main interface.
Step 2. Select the data you need. You can click the icon to choose the specific items.
Step 3. Choose backup storage at the lower place, then click the Start Backup button.
Step 4. When the backup process is complete, unplug the original device, and connect the target iPhone or iPad.
Step 5. Go to the My Backups page, and restore the backup to the new device.
Then wait for the restore process to get finished. The data will be sent to the new iPhone/iPad.
AOMEI FoneBackup also features an iPhone to iPhone transfer function that lets you one-click transfer all your data directly from one iPhone/iPad to another. This is the best way if you want to keep all the data from your old device.
Step 1. Simply connect both devices to a Windows PC and run AOMEI FoneBackup.
Step 2. Go to iPhone to iPhone transfer > Then just one click and your data will be transferred to the target device.
That's all about how to restore iPhone from iCloud. Restoring an iPhone from iCloud backup is a good way to quickly transfer data from an old device to a new iPhone. Hope this post can help you. Besides, if iCloud can’t meet your requirements, AOMEI FoneBackup is a good alternative way. It helps you to backup iPhone to PC and restore photos, videos, music, contacts, and messages from backup without settings. And it also helps you directly send iPhone data to the new iPhone/iPad.